Carly Rae Jepsen jumps into the spotlight after Justin Bieber revamps “Call Me Maybe” video

Carly Rae Jepsen visits MuchMusic Headquarters on February 14, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Sonia Recchia/WireImage) …

All the boys tried to chase her, but Justin Bieber is the only one with Carly Rae Jepsen's number.

The 26-year-old singer/songwriter and Canadian Idol alum has a lot to be happy about. She became the fourth Canadian artist to top the Canadian Billboard Hot 100 chart with her song "Call Me Maybe," signed an exciting new record deal and may have recorded a new track with the man who started it all, Justin Bieber.

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When Jepsen first heard that Bieber had tweeted about how "catchy" her song was, she told CTV News, "I [feel] like [I've] been hit with lucky stick. It's really, really wonderful and surprising and I'm still in shock as you can see." However, this was just the first step in a long line of wonderfully lucky events coming her way.

Less than a week ago, the Biebs, along with his girlfriend Selena Gomez, Ashley Tisdale and members of Boys Like Girls and Big Time Rush, starred in their own music video for bubbly pop track and it became a viral sensation overnight. Since its posting, the video has garnered more than seven million views and boosted Jepsen's Twitter following by adding approximately 100,000 followers to her account.

The good news continued as Jepsen announced on MuchMusic's "New Music Live" that she had signed with Schoolboy Records, the same record label as Justin Bieber and owned by his manager Scooter Braun. Braun and Bieber even called into the show to congratulate Jepsen and encourage everyone purchase her new EP, "Curiosity." Bieber also alluded to the possibility of a future collaboration with Jepsen, which may have become a reality when she journeyed to Los Angeles earlier this week.

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While in L.A., the new SchoolBoy Records team member tweeted that she "may have worked on a little song" with Bieber and accompanied it by posting a photo of her and Canada's Golden Boy together in the studio.

February has been quite the roller coaster ride for the British Columbia native and we can't wait to see what the rest of the year has in store for her.

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53 comments

  • Ski-Me  •  2 months ago
    The one thing that strikes me about Bieber. He hasn't forgotten his Canadian heritage. So many leave for LA and forget where they came from. Not him though, and I like that.
  • cjf  •  Kitchener, Ontario  •  2 months ago
    I see comments stating that "she was famous before Bieber". You are kidding, right? Listen liberal, just because you knew who she was, didn't make her famous. The kid has entertainment super powers and he seems to use them for good, so give him a break.
    • Flossie 2 months ago
      Carly Rae Jepsen was an Idol competitor until now. That's all. She may become something more, however. She may have more staying power than the Bieb, given his youthful audience.
  • mathew7fifteen  •  Moscow, Russia  •  2 months ago
    I am not a fan of his music but his charity work is outstanding, and for that, I am a fan. A good person, by any standard.
    • Helga Pataki 2 months ago
      somebody in my employment field helped me recently and to my mind that's my hero.
  • AnimalLover  •  2 months ago
    The power of Canadians.
    (lol)
  • Carol B  •  Temiskaming Shores, Ontario  •  2 months ago
    You can take the boy out of Canada, but you can't take Canada out of the boy. He's a great kid with a big heart and willing to share it. Good for him!
  • Flossie  •  Toronto, Ontario  •  2 months ago
    I watched Carly Rae Jepsen on Canadian Idol. She wasn't my favourite, but I have to admit she has talent. Hope she does well. I suspect she has more staying power than Bieber.
  • Deborah  •  2 months ago
    i love this song it so good replay and tell me what u think of this song k and justin bieber in it makes it even better lol
  • Diane  •  Vancouver, British Columbia  •  2 months ago
    Oh Sorry, hit enter and you know what that means...as I was saying, Congradulations Carly, I reallyenjoyed your singing on Canadian Idol, and I know you will do well in the music industry. Of course it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Justin Bieber has seen what millions have already saw. Tell Justin.....if I was only about 50 years younger!!!!!!!! Toot sweet...
  • Diane  •  Vancouver, British Columbia  •  2 months ago
    Carly, coongrats!!!!!
  • Alanna  •  2 months ago
    I feel kinda bad, I've never even heard of this girl before..
  • Michelle  •  Cape Breton, Nova Scotia  •  2 months ago
    Carly is a great singer. She doesn't need Bieber or Gomez to 'pimp' her music. Carly should stand by her own music - especially since she's in her twenties. Best of luck to her. I love her song. Hope she has much success.
  • Skitty  •  2 months ago
    HAHA LOL!!!! I
  • AnimalLover  •  2 months ago
    that video is LOL!!!
  • UM2007  •  Winnipeg, Manitoba  •  2 months ago
    Touring with Hanson on their Shout It Out Canadian tour has helped her too.
    • Flossie 2 months ago
      Hanson is touring? Really?
    • UM2007 2 months ago
      Not anymore. The tour ended two weeks ago.
  • U Must B Kidding Me  •  2 months ago
    She's a winner....no kidding!
  • LB  •  2 months ago
    Friends indeed.
  • dob  •  White Rock, British Columbia  •  2 months ago
    I LOVE how un-selfish these kids are. They help support eachother using their talent and time and it's awesome! Pay it forward... I love it!
    • Michelle 2 months ago
      By promoting thier own selves on Youtube? Wow, so selfless!
  • doreen  •  London, Ontario  •  2 months ago
    Justin Bieber, from what I've read/seen... seems to be a really, good looking, well balance young man, with a good heart...and a great personality..
    I hope he continues to enjoy his success....
    • Sarah Michaels 2 months ago
      wont last. he is a diva and crashed a wedding just because he heard them playing his song.
    • kayla 2 months ago
      normal people crash weddings too...but you know I am sure that you are perfect.
  • juliagho  •  Vancouver, British Columbia  •  2 months ago
    awesome, more Canadian artist! yay!
  • A Yahoo! User  •  2 months ago
    That was good. They did a great job not much editing just a regular viedo its very nice that there trying to help carly. I love how there all goofing off not much make up and its just like a regular home veido. GREAT JOB!
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