SHAWN MENDES CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF “RUIN”

SHAWN MENDES CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF “RUIN” WITH RELEASE OF “RUIN (LIVE FROM BOSTON)” SONG AND VIDEO 

MENDES INTRODUCES TWO NEW SIGNATURE GUITAR MODELS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARTIN

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GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes released "Ruin (Live From Boston)," available now on all DSPs, to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The two-track bundle features the original version of "Ruin" alongside a previously unreleased live performance recorded in Boston. Listen HERE. 

The official "Ruin (Live From Boston)" performance video is available on Shawn's YouTube channel. Watch HERE.

Originally released on Shawn's 2016 sophomore album Illuminate, "Ruin" quickly became a fan favorite, showcasing his soulful vocals and blues-inspired guitar work. The newly released live version captures the raw emotion and energy of the song in concert, offering fans a fresh take as they celebrate a decade of Illuminate this September.

The release follows last month's 10th anniversary celebration of "Treat You Better" and continues Shawn's yearlong celebration of the music that defined the Illuminate era. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA, cementing its place as one of the defining pop albums of 2016.

Coinciding with the release, Shawn also unveiled two new signature Martin Guitar models—the limited-edition 000-28 Shawn Mendes and 000-10E Shawn Mendes—both inspired by a cherished 1920s Martin that has played a key role in his songwriting and recording process. 

Mendes shared, “Honoured to launch two new signature guitars with Martin. These two models are both beautiful and so timeless, and I hope they help inspire other singer-songwriters like Martin’s have inspired me for years.”

The collaboration continues Shawn's longtime partnership with Martin Guitar and supports the Shawn Mendes Foundation. Learn more HERE.

ABOUT SHAWN MENDES

GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes has become one of the defining pop artists of his generation, known for heartfelt lyrics, soaring vocals, and an intimate connection to the acoustic guitar. Shawn’s expansive catalog includes multi-platinum hits such as “Treat You Better,” "Stitches," "There’s Nothing Holdin' Me Back," "If I Can’t Have You," and "Señorita." In 2018 Shawn released his self-titled platinum album, SHAWN MENDES, which was nominated in two categories for the 61st annual GRAMMY® Awards, including “Song of the Year” for “In My Blood” and “Best Pop Vocal Album.” In 2020, Mendes’ third album Wonder debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking his fourth consecutive chart-topping album. Mendes’ latest album, Shawn, released two years ago, draws deeply from his travels and experiences over the last few years. Representing Shawn’s most musically intimate and lyrically honest work to date, the album, written acoustically on his vintage Martin guitar, received widespread critical acclaim.