Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
Shawn Mendes Pauses Concert To Honor Liam Payne: “The World Is Crying For You, Brother”
deadline.comFollowing Liam Payne‘s death at age 31 this week, loved ones in the music industry are continuing to pay tribute online and onstage.
On Friday, Shawn Mendes halted his For Friends and Family Only concert in Brooklyn to honor the late One Direction member with some heartfelt words and perform a song in his memory. “When I heard the news about Liam, I felt completely devastated,” said Mendes in a video from the show. “I got to meet Liam a couple times, and he was a beautiful soul.
His eyes gleamed, there was beauty shining through his eyes.” He continued, “It’s about grieving those we miss with tears, and it’s also about celebrating them, who they were and what they’ve left in this world.
I just want to take a second to send so much love to him, wherever he is up there. We love you, and the world is crying for you, brother.
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