Eric Nam

Very few people in this world are gifted with multiple talents and the ability to attract a wide fan following on social media and other media channels. One such child prodigy who has become an internet sensation is Jacob Sartorius. He is gifted with a sweet voice and showed interest in music at a very early age. Looking at his interest, his adoptive parents gave him all the requisite encouragement to grow to be a successful artist. He started singing at the young age of seven. Apart from being a singer, Jacob also took some interest in cracks and became a child standup comedian. His performances in some local events in his hometown earned him good recognition as a gifted artist. Looking at his talent, some music companies signed him up. Some of his musicals became very famous among the children of his age and teenagers. But his fame made him a target of both online and offline bullying by his critics. Hence, he could not continue his career as an artist for some time.

Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer and songwriter who was taken the music world by storm. Releasing his first album at the age of 15, he has gone on to become one of the most talked about artists in recent times, both for good and bad reasons. Bieber was discovered by a talent scout via YouTube. He achieved immense success following the release of his singles from his debut EP 'My World'. He retained his soaring fame with the release of his debut studio album 'My World 2.0' and continued to break records with his next albums, 'Under the Mistletoe', 'Believe' and 'Purpose'. He has also released a couple of remix albums, two biographical concert films, and has appeared on numerous television shows to perform live. The young star has has won several awards, including one Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. He has been just as famous for his past relationship with pop-star Selena Gomez as he has been infamous for his numerous celebrity hook-ups. He also has had several run-ins with the law, culminating in arrest a couple of times for DUI and dangerous driving.

Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress who has been making waves world over for her singing prowess. Since a very young age she participated in plays and sang at public events, and gradually decided that she wants to do this all her life. Her first tryst with the world of entertainment was through the ˜Broadway' musicals ˜Beauty and the Beast' and ˜The Wizard of Oz'. She was also a part of the ensemble of various television shows, but later Ariana Grande decided to devote her attention mostly towards music. Her debut album ˜Yours Truly' shattered several records and ruled the ˜Billboard Top 100' chart for several weeks. Several hundred thousand copies of this album were sold and eventually Ariana Grande went on to become a huge star. She released a few more albums later and all of them managed to garner both commercial and critical acclaim.

Singer and social star who first became well known for her lorengray musical.ly account where she gained more than 28 million followers. She is also an actress, model and dancer. In March 2018, she signed with Virgin Records and she released her first single "My Story" later that year.

Considered as one of the most successful 'Disney' child actors, Selena Gomez's life can be described as a rags-to-riches story. Be it the divorce of her parents when she was still a child, or the harrowing destitution that she had to suffer, nothing stood in the way of her success. At a young age, she decided that she would follow in the footsteps of her mother and become an actress. Starting off with minor roles in 'Disney' productions, this actor proved her mettle and soon rose to fame. At the impressionable age of twenty-two, she has already received fifty-eight prestigious awards, for her brilliant performances as both an actor and a singer. What has made her more endearing to her admirers are the social causes she believes in and fights for. Be it the welfare of impoverished children in underdeveloped nations, or the protection of abandoned animals, she has done it all to bring about a change in the world. This spectacular singer claims that her inspiration as a music artiste comes from the famous Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Skrillex, and Taylor Swift. The latter is a close friend of Gomez, and they are often deemed inseparable by observers. Read on for more information on her life and works

Numerous ˜Grammy Award' winner, singer-songwriter and country-pop star Taylor Swift is living every teenager's dream. Born in a small town, she changed the way the current generation perceived country music. Being compared to the likes of legendary country artists such as Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, Swift was only sixteen when she released her debut album. She is not only a great vocalist, but the 27 year old can also skilfully play instruments such as the guitar, piano and ukulele. She is the only female artist to have won two ˜Album of the Year' awards at the Grammy's. Her chart-busters like ˜Love Story' and ˜You Belong with Me' brought her global recognition. With the release of every album, she breaks her own record. She is an inspiration to several aspiring artists. Not only is she listed in the platinum-selling albums of all time, she also embodies compassion as she has extended unending support to several charitable organisations. She aims for the stars and reaches greater heights without any hesitation.

The teen population in the United States dominates the music market and as expected, their preferences are for musicians more in line with their age. Given this, young talent has been on the rise and youngsters have been very well received by the US market. Shawn Mendes is one such young blood who has done very well at a young age by appealing to the mass population. He has flourished both as a singer and songwriter and has also collaborated with many other young stars to further his stardom. His albums have sold thousands of copies and have all done very well on the Billboard charts, being widely appreciated by the public. Shawn Mendes has also done well in rankings relating to other people of his age and this is a tribute to how fast he has climbed up the ladder of success. Shawn Mendes has also been involved in his share of controversies and this has if anything furthered his popularity among the masses. Shawn has thus burst on to the scene with a bang and his future looks bright in the years to come.

Former member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child who also became a widely successful solo artist. She has won a total of 22 Grammy Awards for songs such as "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," "Drunk in Love" and "Crazy in Love."