Canadian singer and actor
Tyler Shaw
(born April 8, 1993) is a Canadian singer and actor. After winning the "MuchMusic
Coca-Cola
Covers Contest 2012" organized by the Canadian music cable channel
MuchMusic
, he released his debut single, "
Kiss Goodnight
", through
Sony Music Canada
in December 2012. The song was certified Gold by
Music Canada
in April 2013. His debut
studio album
,
Yesterday
, was released on September 4, 2015, by Sony Music. His second album
Intuition
was released on September 28, 2018, also by Sony Music.
Early life
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Tyler Shaw was born in
Richmond
,
British Columbia
and raised in
Coquitlam
, British Columbia.
[2]
He is of
Chinese
,
Polish
, and
Ukrainian
descent; his father was an
immigrant from Hong Kong
.
[3]
Shaw has an older brother, Matthew Shaw, who is a professional actor.
[4]
He played competitive soccer for many years of his childhood.
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Musical career
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2012?2017: Career beginnings and
Yesterday
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Shaw's debut single, "
Kiss Goodnight
", was co-written by Shaw with Stephen Kozmeniuk and Todd Clark, and was produced by Koz and Zubin Thakkar. The single rose on the Canadian radio charts and soon after became Shaw's first gold certified single, peaking at 24 on the
Canadian Hot 100
.
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The follow-up "By My Side" was released as Shaw's second official single in June 2013. He released "It Happens All the Time" in 2014
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and the single "House of Cards" in 2015.
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when?
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Shaw released his debut studio album
Yesterday
on September 4, 2015 to critical acclaim. In January 2016, Shaw released "Wicked"; the song was later certified gold.
[6]
To support his debut album, Tyler toured across Canada with
Selena Gomez
for her
Revival World Tour
in 2016.
[7]
He also performed as a supporting act for Canadian artists
Shawn Mendes
and
Alessia Cara
.
[8]
[9]
Shaw has performed for the 23rd
Prime Minister of Canada
,
Justin Trudeau
and
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
at the Invictus Games in May 2017.
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2018?present:
Intuition
and
Tyler Shaw
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In December 2017, Shaw released the Christmas single "
Silent Night
", which was serviced to Canadian radio. He performed the song on
CTV
's Santa Claus Parade in November 2018, along with
The Canadian Tenors
and
Johnny Orlando
.
[11]
The lead single from Shaw's second album was "Cautious", which was released in January 2018. The single reached top 10 at Canadian radio and was certified gold.
[12]
His second studio album,
Intuition
(stylized in
all caps
) was released on September 28, 2018, by Sony Music Canada. Shaw performed at various
iHeartRadio
venues to promote the album.
[13]
"With You", became the second single from Tyler’s sophomore album. The single is certified double platinum, and reached the top 5 on the Canadian radio charts and as peaked at #34 on the Canadian Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single reached #1 twice on the French BDS charts with the French duet version featuring French singer Sara Diamond. Tyler’s album INTUITION received a
Juno Awards
nomination for Pop Album of the Year in January 2019 and landed him a performance slot of the national broadcast of the Canadian awards show in March 2019 where he performed an acoustic rendition of "With You".
[14]
The third and final single from the album, "To The Man Who Let Her Go", was released in May 2019 and reached the top 10 across 3 Canadian radio formats. The single is officially certified gold and the official music video, shot by The Young Astronauts, reached #1 on the Canadian iTunes music video chart. According to BDS / Nielsen Soundscan, Tyler’s single "With You" was the most played single at Canadian radio by a Canadian artist.
In addition to writing, performing and producing music for his own project, Tyler has also produced and co-wrote songs for other artists including Ross Lynch,
Victoria Duffield
, Justin Tyler,
Ryland James
and Olivia Lunny.
[15]
Tyler's self-titled third studio album was released on August 20, 2021.
In 2023, he participated in an all-star recording of
Serena Ryder
's single "
What I Wouldn't Do
", which was released as a charity single to benefit
Kids Help Phone
's Feel Out Loud campaign for youth mental health.
[16]
Tours
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- The Wanted Tour with Neon Dreams and Craig Stickland ? 2019
- The Intuition Tour with Ryland James and Sara Diamond ? 2018
- Selena Gomez ? Revival World Tour ? 2015
Acting career
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Shaw made his acting debut in the 2017 Canadian independent film
The Meaning of Life
, directed by Cat Hostick.
[17]
He also appeared in the episode "Dancing in the Rain" on the Canadian drama series
Lost & Found Music Studios
.
Brand endorsements and modeling
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In February 2020, Tyler announced via his social media that he had officially signed with Sutherland Models, one of Canada's premiere modeling agencies.
[18]
In March 2020, the single "With You" was featured in a national commercial for Rogers 5G network. The commercial featured Tyler as a live performer. In a partnership with Rogers Tyler also had an interactive live hologram activation at the Rogers 302 flagship store in downtown Toronto, which performed some of his biggest hits.
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Philanthropy and supported causes
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Tyler performed at the
WE Organization
's WE DAY events and helped build a school in Kenya.
[20]
Tyler has also participated in initiatives like Bell Let’s Talk and smaller community events that focus on raising awareness and eliminating stigmas associated with mental illness.
In April 2020, Shaw co-created the artists initiative ArtistsCAN to help raise funds for the
Canadian Red Cross
for COVID-19 relief.
[21]
Personal life
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Shaw married Alex Karolczyk (born July 13, 1989) on August 18, 2018 after six years of dating.
[22]
They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Everly, on December 20, 2020. They welcomed a second daughter named Lilah in October 2023.
Discography
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Studio albums
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Singles
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As lead artist
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As featured artist
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Promotional singles
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Christmas singles
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References
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"卑詩成長 多市成名 華裔流行樂手葉銘? 美國大學博覽會獻唱"
.
Sing Tao Daily
(in Chinese). April 14, 2018
. Retrieved
November 24,
2018
.
- ^
"Growing up in Coquilam"
.
CBC Music
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
- ^
"27 Things You Didn't Know About Tyler Shaw - Marc and Mandy Show"
.
marcandmandy.com
. Archived from
the original
on March 23, 2018
. Retrieved
January 17,
2022
.
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"Matthew Ip Shaw"
.
Backstage.com
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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Kerry, Shiela.
"Congratulations, Tyler Shaw!"
.
Upei.ca
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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"Tyler Shaw"
.
The Feldman Agency
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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Yeung, Lien (May 14, 2016).
"Coquitlam-born pop star Tyler Shaw returns to B.C. to open for Selena Gomez"
.
Cbc.ca
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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"Tour name: Alessia Cara with Special Guests Tyler Shaw & Ryland James"
.
Songkick.com
. July 2, 2017
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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Di Paola, Erika (July 10, 2015).
"5 Things To Do At Montreal's 2015 International Hot Air Balloon Festival"
.
Mtlblog.com
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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"Prince Harry Launches 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto"
.
Newswire.ca
. May 2, 2016
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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"CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR TYLER SHAW FANS!"
. Retrieved
October 25,
2022
.
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"Gold/Platinum"
.
Music Canada
. August 28, 2015
. Retrieved
October 25,
2022
.
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Neustaeter, Brooklyn (August 26, 2018).
"Tyler Shaw Delivers Incredible Red Carpet Performance"
.
Iheartradiommva.ca
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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Druckman, Howard (February 14, 2019).
"JUNO Nominee Interview: Tyler Shaw"
.
Socanmagazine.com
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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Rowley, Glenn (April 16, 2020).
"Rising Pop Singer Olivia Lunny Has a Very Human Reaction to a Breakup on 'Think Of Me': Exclusive"
.
Billboard.com
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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Brent Furdyk,
"Feel Out Loud: Alessia Cara, Serena Ryder & More Canadian Artists Collaborate On New Single Promoting Youth Mental Health Initiative"
.
Entertainment Tonight Canada
, March 2, 2023.
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Kukolic, Siobhan (June 26, 2017).
"The Meaning of Life"
.
The Huffington Post
. Retrieved
November 24,
2018
.
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"Tyler Shaw ? MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST, PRODUCER & ACTOR"
.
Sutherlandmodels.com
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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Kolm, josh (January 8, 2020).
"Rogers goes hands on with its future"
.
Strategyonline.ca
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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"WE Day Ottawa"
.
We.org
. December 10, 2019
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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Kennedy, John R (April 26, 2020).
"Canadian Artists Join Voices For 'Lean On Me'
"
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iHeartRadio.ca
. Retrieved
May 7,
2020
.
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Longmire, Becca (August 21, 2018).
"Tyler Shaw Opens Up About Wedding To 'Best Friend' Alex Karolczyk, Shares Stunning Pics"
.
Entertainment Tonight Canada
. Archived from
the original
on August 21, 2018
. Retrieved
November 24,
2018
.
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"Intuition by Tyler Shaw on Apple Music"
.
Apple Music
. Retrieved
August 28,
2018
.
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"Tyler Shaw by Tyler Shaw on Apple Music"
.
Apple Music
. Retrieved
August 8,
2021
.
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"A Tyler Shaw Christmas by Tyler Shaw on Apple Music"
.
Apple Music
. Retrieved
November 7,
2021
.
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Peak positions on Canadian Hot 100 from 2012?2018:
"Tyler Shaw Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)"
.
Billboard
. Archived from
the original
on April 18, 2019
. Retrieved
August 26,
2020
.
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a
b
Peak positions on Canada AC from 2012?2018:
"Tyler Shaw Chart History (Canada AC)"
.
Billboard
. Archived from
the original
on April 18, 2019
. Retrieved
August 26,
2020
.
- "Baby, It's Cold Outside":
"Chart Search"
(Artist: Tyler Shaw, Title: Baby Its Cold Outside, Chart: Canada AC)
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
August 26,
2020
.
- "Christmas Time":
"Chart Search"
(Artist: Tyler Shaw, Title: Christmas Time, Chart: Canada AC)
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
August 26,
2020
.
- "To the Man Who Let Her Go":
"Chart Search"
(Artist: Tyler Shaw, Title: To the Man Who Let Her Go, Chart: Canada AC, Chart Date: January 4, 2020)
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
August 26,
2020
.
- "Remember":
"Chart Search"
(Artist: Tyler Shaw, Title: Remember, Chart: Canada AC)
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
September 8,
2020
.
- "This Christmas":
"Canada AC"
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
November 29,
2022
.
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Peak positions on Canada CHR/Top 40 from 2012?2018:
"Tyler Shaw Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)"
.
Billboard
. Archived from
the original
on April 18, 2019
. Retrieved
August 26,
2020
.
- "To the Man Who Let Her Go":
"Chart Search"
(Artist: Tyler Shaw, Title: To the Man Who Let Her Go, Chart: Canada CHR/Top 40, Chart Date: September 21, 2019)
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
August 26,
2020
.
- "Remember":
"Chart Search"
(Artist: Tyler Shaw, Title: Remember, Chart: Canada CHR/Top 40)
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
September 1,
2020
.
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a
b
Peak positions on Canada Hot AC from 2012?2018:
"Tyler Shaw Chart History (Canada Hot AC)"
.
Billboard
. Archived from
the original
on April 17, 2019
. Retrieved
August 26,
2020
.
- "To the Man Who Let Her Go":
"Chart Search"
(Artist: Tyler Shaw, Title: To the Man Who Let Her Go, Chart: Canada Hot AC, Chart Date: November 9, 2019)
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
August 26,
2020
.
- "Christmas Time":
"Chart Search"
(Artist: Tyler Shaw, Title: Christmas Time, Chart: Canada Hot AC)
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
August 26,
2020
.
- "Remember":
"Chart Search"
(Artist: Tyler Shaw, Title: Remember, Chart: Canada Hot AC)
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
September 1,
2020
.
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d
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g
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"Canadian single certifications ? Tyler Shaw"
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Music Canada
. Retrieved
May 23,
2021
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"When You're Home ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"Tyler Shaw Shares New Emotional Single "I See You"
"
.
Out Now Magazine
. August 8, 2021
. Retrieved
August 8,
2021
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"Out of Sight ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"Back to Me ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"Runaway (2016) | ODC feat. Tyler Shaw"
.
7digital
Canada
. Retrieved
December 1,
2016
.
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"ArtistsCAN"
. Retrieved
September 18,
2022
.
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"
"Five Minutes With" Vancouver Musician Josh Ramsay"
.
Vancouver Guardian
. April 22, 2022
. Retrieved
October 25,
2022
.
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Dagg, Nanci (February 6, 2023).
"SACHA unveils new single, "Confident" ft. Tyler Shaw"
.
Canadian Beats Media
. Retrieved
April 6,
2023
.
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Morreale, Michael.
"Download official song of FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Canada: 'Showtime' by Tyler Shaw"
.
CBC Music
.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
. Retrieved
December 12,
2014
.
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"Anybody Out There (Single) by Tyler Shaw"
.
Napster
. Retrieved
July 10,
2018
.
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Editorial Staff (August 28, 2018).
"Mac DeMarco, Jessie Reyez, Tyler Shaw and more: songs you need to hear this week"
.
CBC Music
. Retrieved
August 28,
2018
.
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"If I Ever Lost You | Tyler Shaw"
.
Qobuz
. Retrieved
September 18,
2018
.
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"North Star ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"Be Like You ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"Sex on the Beach ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"Driving ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"Billboard Hot 100: Week of January 7, 2023"
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
January 4,
2023
.
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"Christmas Time ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"Maybe This Christmas ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"O Holy Night (feat. The Tenors) ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"This Christmas ? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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"Christmas All Over Again? Single by Tyler Shaw"
– via
Apple Music
.
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