John Vincent Orlando (born January 24, 2003) was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian singer, songwriter, vlogger, and actor, gained prominence through his captivating performances on social media platforms. He is professionally known as Johnny Orlando. His journey began on YouTube, where he garnered attention by sharing remarkable covers of popular songs originally performed by renowned artists such as Austin Mahone, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Shawn Mendes.
Initially, John and his sister, Darian, recorded a cover of Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe" in the acoustically favorable setting of their bathroom, with modest expectations of reaching 100 views. However, to their astonishment, the video quickly went viral, surpassing 100,000 views within a month.
Encouraged by the initial success, John and Darian continued their musical endeavors, with Darian taking on the role of director, producer, and editor for John's YouTube channel, aptly named "JohnnyOsings." Their subsequent covers of popular tracks by renowned artists further solidified John's growing fan base. In recognition of his breakout talent, John Orlando received a Juno Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2019. He also garnered significant acclaim, winning the prestigious MTV Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act four times consecutively from 2019 to 2022.
Building upon his rising popularity, John released his debut album, "all the things that could go wrong," on August 19, 2022, marking a significant milestone in his career. Prior to this, he had already made notable contributions to the music scene, including the release of his debut EP, "VXIIXI," at the young age of 12 in 2015. In 2017, a video by Glamour captured the attention of P!nk, who praised John's incredible voice control after viewing his cover of her hit song "Just Give Me a Reason." This recognition further fueled his artistic growth.
On May 18, 2018, John Vincent Orlando signed with Universal Music Canada, leading to the release of several successful singles such as "Day and Night" and "What If," both featuring Mackenzie Ziegler. His second EP, "Teenage Fever," arrived on March 15, 2019, accompanied by a headlining North American tour supported by his close friends Hayden Summerall and Gus McMillan.
In a remarkable development, MTV inked a deal for consumer products with John in late July 2020, highlighting his increasing influence and appeal. Shortly after, he announced his third EP, "It's Never Really Over," on October 23, 2020, further solidifying his position as a rising star.
In 2023, John Vincent Orlando participated in a special all-star recording of Serena Ryder's single, "What I Wouldn't Do," as part of a charity initiative benefiting Kids Help Phone's Feel Out Loud campaign, which focuses on youth mental health.
John's passion for music, combined with his captivating presence and exceptional talent, has firmly established him as a prominent figure in the music industry. As he continues to evolve as an artist, fans eagerly anticipate his future releases and the positive impact he will undoubtedly make through his music.
