Early Life and Rise to Fame
This timeline covers Justin Bieber's early life, his discovery, and his rapid rise to fame as a teen idol.
March 1, 1994
Birth
Justin Drew Bieber was born in London, Ontario, Canada, to Jeremy Bieber and Pattie Mallette.
2007
Discovery on YouTube
Scooter Braun discovered Justin Bieber on YouTube when he saw a video of a 12-year-old Bieber performing a song by Ne-Yo.
May 2009
Release of "One Time"
Bieber unveiled his first single, "One Time," which marked the beginning of his music career.
November 2009
Release of My World EP
Bieber released his seven-track EP My World, which sold over one million copies.
March 2010
Release of My World 2.0
The full-length album My World 2.0 debuted at number one on the Billboard album chart.
January 31, 2010
Presenter at the 52nd Grammy Awards
Bieber was a presenter at the 52nd Grammy Awards, highlighting his growing influence.
December 2009
Performance at Christmas in Washington
Bieber performed "Someday at Christmas" for President Obama and his family at the Christmas in Washington event.
February 2011
Release of Never Say Never: The Remixes
This album, a companion to the concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, reached number one on the charts.
