Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
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Early Life and Discovery

This timeline outlines the key events in Justin Bieber's early life and his discovery as a musical talent.
Birth
March 1, 1994
Justin Drew Bieber was born in Stratford, Canada, to Patricia Mallette and Jeremy Bieber.
YouTube Videos
2007
Justin Bieber began posting videos of himself singing on YouTube, covering songs such as Ne-Yo's 'So Sick'.
Discovery by Scooter Braun
2008
Talent manager Scooter Braun discovered Justin Bieber through his YouTube videos and contacted his mother, Pattie Mallette. Braun arranged for Bieber to meet Usher in Atlanta, Georgia.
Signing with RBMG and Island Records
October 2008
Justin Bieber signed with Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a joint venture between Scooter Braun and Usher, and subsequently with Island Records.