Shawn Mendes is giving fans a special surprise as he celebrates the tenth anniversary of one of the most important albums of his career. The Grammy nominated singer and songwriter has released a new music bundle featuring Ruin along with a never before released live performance of the song recorded in Boston. The release is now available on all major music streaming platforms and gives fans a chance to enjoy both the original studio version and a powerful live recording that captures the emotion of his concerts.
Ruin was first released in 2016 as part of Shawn’s second studio album Illuminate. Over the years, the song became a favorite among fans because of its heartfelt lyrics, soulful vocals, and blues inspired guitar sound. While it was never one of the album’s biggest radio hits, it earned a special place in the hearts of listeners who appreciated its emotional depth. The newly released live version brings fresh life to the song by showcasing Shawn’s raw vocals and the strong connection he shares with his audience during live performances.
The release is part of Shawn’s ongoing celebration of the Illuminate era, which continues to be one of the biggest milestones in his music career. Last month, he also marked the tenth anniversary of his hit song Treat You Better, another track from the same album. Throughout the year, Shawn has been revisiting the music that helped establish him as one of the leading pop artists of his generation. Fans have welcomed these anniversary celebrations, enjoying both the memories and the new content being shared.
When Illuminate was released in 2016, it debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart and became a huge commercial success. The album later earned double Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, showing its lasting popularity and impact. Songs from the album continue to attract millions of streams and remain an important part of Shawn’s live performances.
Along with the music release, Shawn also introduced two new signature guitar models created in partnership with the famous guitar maker Martin. The new models, called the 000 28 Shawn Mendes and the 000 10E Shawn Mendes, were inspired by a vintage Martin guitar from the 1920s that has played an important role in his songwriting and recording journey.
Speaking about the collaboration, Shawn said he felt honored to launch the two guitars with Martin. He described both instruments as beautiful and timeless and expressed his hope that they would inspire a new generation of singer songwriters, just as Martin guitars have inspired him throughout his own musical career. With new music, special anniversary celebrations, and exciting projects, Shawn Mendes continues to celebrate the journey that helped shape his success while giving fans even more reasons to look back on one of his most memorable albums.