The 2018 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour is right around the corner, so you know what that means, itโs time to learn all about this yearโs lineup. From Cardi Bย to G-Eazy to Shawn Mendes, weโve got the most surprising facts about this yearโs performers that even the most die-hard fans will be shocked to learn. So, put your fandom to the test and click through the gallery to find out some of the most surprising facts about this yearโs performers. (And believe me, youโre in for at least a few revelations.)
Here's how you can get Jingle Ball tickets early: Capital One cardholders will be able to get exclusive access to the high demand tickets through a special iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One Cardholder Pre-sale in each city. This pre-sale begins on Wednesday, October 10th at 10 a.m. local time and runs through Saturday, October 13th at 10 a.m. local time, or while supplies last. Tickets will be available at www.iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.
All other tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, October 15th at 12 p.m. local time and will be available at www.iHeartRadio.com/JingleBall.
Additionally,exclusive Capital One Premier Access Packages will also be available in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York during the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One Cardholder Pre-sale, while supplies last.In addition to the Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale & Premier Access Packages, at each of the tour stops, one lucky Capital One cardholder will have the opportunity to announce an artist on stage. To learn more about these exclusive cardholder opportunities, visit www.iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.ย
Shawn MendesCities: Dallas, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Tampa, Miami
At 18 he was the fifth-youngest artist to have a number one album in the U.S.
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The Shawn Mendesย EPreached Number 1 on iTunes in 37 minutes.
The cover for his recently released self-titled album was inspired by fan art.
Calvin Harrisย Cities: Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami
Calvin has his own record label, Fly Eye Records.
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Before making it big, Calvin worked at a fish factory.ย
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He also had dreams of becoming a โfootballerโ (soccer player).
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Alessia CaraCities: Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami
In April 2016, Coldplay announced that Alessia would be one of the opening acts on the European and North American legs of their โHead Full of Dreams Tour.โ Alessia was just 19-years-old at the time.
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ย Cara is the first Canadian to win a Best New Artist Grammy.
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Alessia has a tattoo of a paper sail-boat on her wrist.
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NFCities: Dallas, Washington D.C., Tampa
The Christian rapperโs track "Intro" was featured on Madden NFL 16โs soundtrack.
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NF married his fitness guru girlfriend, Bridgette Doremus, in August 2018.
While his music has Christian influence, he doesnโt consider himself a Christian rapper.
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Bebe RexhaCities: Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Tampa, Miami
Bebe andย Louis Tomlinson are still friends after working on their hit single โBack to You.โ
The โIโm A Messโ singer sold perfume to Rihannaโ a year before writing โThe Monsterโ for her and Eminemโ while working at Saks Fifth Avenue.
The 29-year-old singerโs first name, Bleta, means โbumblebeeโ in Albanian, which is why her stage name is โBebe.โ
BazziCities: Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Washington D.C., ย Chicago, Atlanta, Tampa, Miami
The 21-year-old rapperโs hit single โMineโ actually came to his mind while he was at a pool party.ย
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Bazzi started playing the guitar when he was just 4-years-old.ย
The โBeautifulโ singerโs real name is Andrew Bazzi.
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Sabrina CarpenterCities: Dallas, San Francisco, Minneapolis, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Tampa, Miami
Sabrina got her start on the Disney Channel.
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She has an odd habit of falling asleep with heels on.
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Sabrinaโs sister, Sarah Carpenter, is her backup singer.
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5 Seconds of SummerCities: San Francisco, Minneapolis, Philadelphia
Michael,ย Calum, andย Lukeย once played a set without any pants on, to a crowd full of drunk people in their lobby in London
The name of the band was originally 5 Second Summer.
The band was formed in 2011, however, Ashton didnโt join the group until December 2011 when Michael messaged him on Facebook.ย
KhalidCities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Tampa, Miami
Because his family was in the army, Khalid once lived in Germany.
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Khalidโs hit single โLocationโ was inspired by the fact that he didnโt own a car.ย
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The 20-year-old singer says his mother is his biggest musical influence.
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NormaniCities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, New York
The โLove Liesโ singer was a gymnast for eight years.
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She once modeled for Target.
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The 22-year-old singer appeared on season 24 of Dancing With The Stars.
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Marc E. BassyCities: San Francisco
Marc admits that โMy Houseโ by Flo Rida is his guilty pleasure.
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The โYou & Meโ singer joined the choir in high school to flirt withย Beth Behrs, who now stars inย 2 Broke Girls. The two are still good friends.
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Marc went to college at UC Santa Cruz, but left two years early to join the band 2AM Club.
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Cardi BCities: Los Angeles, New York
Cardiโs real name is Belcalis Almanzar.
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Despite owning multiple luxury vehicles, including a Lamborghini, Cardi still does not have a driverโs license.
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After getting fired from a supermarket, her store manager suggested that she become a stripper, and she did.
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Camila CabelloCities: Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, New York
Camila wrote โHavanaโ while eating sushi.
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The Cuban-born singer, who also lived in Mexico for a portion of her life, learned English by watching cartoons.
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Camila is actually her middle name. The โNever Be The Sameโ singerโs full name is Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao.
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Dua LipaCities: Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago
Dua Lipaย is Duaโs real name, but its proper pronunciation is Doer Leaper.
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The โNew Rulesโ singerโs parents shaved her head when she was six.
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Dua was a successful model at one point, however, she gave up her modeling career in 2010 to focus on her music.
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G-EazyCities: Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Washington D.C.
G-Eazyโs full name is Gerald Earl Gillum.ย
After graduating from high school, the โNo Limitโ rapper moved to New Orleans to attend Loyola University, where he got his Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies.
G-Eazy once toured with Drake, but one of his college professors forced him to come back to school in the middle of the tour so he could finish out the school year.
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The ChainsmokersCities: Minneapolis, Boston, Washington D.C.
The group collaborated with Priyanka Chopra for their first single, โErase.โ
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The band once had beef with Lady Gaga. When Alex Pall was asked to give his honest opinion about Gaga's song "Perfect Illusion," he simply said it "sucked.โ Gaga then responded by throwing some classy shade, telling the band they should go listen to her next album.
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The group was initially made up of Alex and former DJ,ย Rhett Bixler.
Meghan TrainorCities: Boston, New York, Washington D.C.
Meghan used to have blue eyes but when she got older they turned green.
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The โNoโ singer turned down a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music to pursue her dream of songwriting and performing.
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Meghan has Nyctophobia, which is fear of the dark.
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MarshmelloCities: Philadelphia, Atlanta, Tampa, Miami
The EDM producerโs real name is Christopher Comstock. His identity was confirmed in 2017 by Forbes.
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Heโs just 26-years-old.
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Marshmello once went by the name of Dotcom.