Q1: Did Justin Bieber get discovered on American Idol or Star Search?
A1: No. Unlike many early-2000s pop stars, Justin Bieber never competed on televised reality singing programs. He was discovered entirely on YouTube through home videos filmed in Stratford, Ontario, and uploaded by his mother.
Q2: Why did Justin Bieber pick Usher instead of Justin Timberlake?
A2: Bieber chose Usher largely because Usher offered an immediate 50, 50 label partnership via Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG) alongside Scooter Braun, paired with an immediate signing guarantee from Island Def Jam chairman L.A. Reid.
Q3: How old was Justin Bieber when Scooter Braun found him?
A3: Scooter Braun discovered Bieber's videos when Justin was twelve years old in 2007. By the time the formal Island Def Jam record deal closed in 2008, Bieber was fourteen.
Q4: What was the first song Justin Bieber ever released commercially?
A4: Bieber’s debut commercial single was "One Time," released in July 2009. The track served as the lead promotional single for his debut EP, My World.
