Shawn Mendes on Channeling Heartbreak Into Music and His New Tour (Exclusive)

Shawn Mendes chats with ET’s Denny Directo about hitting the road for a new tour and channeling heartbreak into music. The 23-year-old singer explains the inspiration behind ‘When You’re Gone,’ and he gets candid about how writing the single was therapeutic following a breakup. Shawn also shares his process for reaching out to fellow artists for star-studded collaborations. And speaking of, he reacts to Mariah Carey’s recent texting mix up and says he’s down to work with the icon! ‘When You’re Gone’ is out now, and the North American leg of ‘Wonder: The World Tour’ kicks off June 27.