From his beginnings as a social media star, pop singer/songwriter AJ Mitchell made his move into the spotlight in 2018 at the age of 17 with his debut, Hopeful, a short collection that took cues from the radio-friendly likes of Justin Bieber, Conor Maynard, and Charlie Puth.
Born in Belleville, Illinois, Mitchell grew up in a family of musicians. Inspired by Bruno Mars, Coldplay, and even Lil Wayne, he was most influenced by his father. Learning piano and songwriting, he later balanced high school athletics with student choir and performances at local coffee shops. Building a...