A Parents Guide to Understanding Justin Bieber

What music is coming out of those things your kids have plugged into their ears? It's a good bet they are listening to Justin Bieber. They have caught the "Bieber fever." Here is your chance as a parent to learn a few facts and then share your knowledge of this sixteen-year-old R&B singer with your children.

Justin Bieber started his music career by winning second place in a local Canadian talent show. He was so happy with his finish that he placed his songs on YouTube. His videos went viral as they say, and were soon noticed by a professional manager. He was brought down to Atlanta, Georgia where he met his mentor, singer/songwriter, Usher.

Justin Bieber is a true music talent. He taught himself how to play the guitar, drums, piano, keyboard, and trumpet. His singing has been compared to Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. He has a soulful sound which is hard to believe is coming from a youth of sixteen who claims to have been singing for only three years.

Aside from his quality vocals Justin Bieber can dance. He has excited the girls just like Elvis Presley did when he first hit the stage. Justin Bieber has sold 700,000 concert tickets in three months, grossing more than 33 million dollars in sales. His concerts are sold out wherever he performs and he has been all over the world.

It did not take long for the music industry to take notice of Justin Bieber. Although he has not won a Grammy award yet he joined Ke$ha at the 2010 Grammys to present the Best New Artist award. Justin Bieber will join fellow new artist Katy Perry on the 2011 Grammy Nominations Show in December. He will be eligible for a Grammy at that 2011 show.

He has won the Best New Artist award by MTV's Video Music Award and the Canadian Much Music Awards. He is nominated for Artist of the Year 2010 by the American Music Awards and will perform during the award show.

Justin Bieber has released three albums. Each album is named My World with the last being an all acoustic album. Coming out at the end of November will be a three-album collection called My Worlds which is all three My World albums. His top hit was, "Baby" which reached number five on the Billboard top 100. His next nine hits in descending order are: One Time, Somebody to Love, One Less Lonely Girl, Eenie Meenie, U Smile, Love Me, Never Say Never, Never Let You Go, and Favorite Girl.

The last thing you need to know is about his tattoo. Justin Bieber got a Jonathon Livingston Seagull tattoo on his right hip. This tattoo has special meaning to him. Supposedly several people in his family have the same tattoo. He does not like to talk about the tattoo but sources say he handled the tattooing like a champ and did not cry.

Time will tell how long Justin Bieber will be with us. He may continue with his stardom or stand aside allowing a new phenom to take his place. Whichever it may be, this Christmas the Justin Bieber doll is certain to be one of the hottest gift items. And you, the hip parent can talk with your star struck children about their beloved JB.