Career Timeline of Billie Eilish: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Billie Eilish, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Billie Eilish is a prominent American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 2015 with her debut single "Ocean Eyes", created with her brother Finneas O'Connell. Her initial success expanded in 2017 with the release of her debut EP, *Don't Smile at Me*, achieving commercial success in the US, UK, and Australia.
March 2018: Release of Blōhsh clothing line
In March 2018, Billie Eilish released Blōhsh, her clothing merchandise line.
April 2019: Collaboration with Takashi Murakami
In April 2019, Billie Eilish released clothing in collaboration with Takashi Murakami, inspired by her music video for "You Should See Me in a Crown", and a limited edition vinyl figure of herself from the video. Eilish also collaborated with Adobe Creative Cloud for a series of advertisements and a social media art contest.
May 2019: Calvin Klein Advertisement Appearance
In May 2019, Billie Eilish appeared in a Calvin Klein advertisement, mentioning that she dresses in baggy clothes to avoid being judged for her body.
May 2019: Calvin Klein #MyCalvins Ad Campaign
In May 2019, Billie Eilish appeared in the debut of Calvin Klein's #MyCalvins ad campaign, promoting the brand.
July 2019: Advertising campaign with MCM Worldwide and collaboration with Freak City
In July 2019, Billie Eilish fronted MCM Worldwide's fall advertising campaign and collaborated with Los Angeles-based clothing brand Freak City on a clothing line. She also performed at a Chanel-hosted dinner on Shelter Island to celebrate the brand's pop-up yacht club.
August 2019: Partnership with Apple and controversy with Siberia Hills
In August 2019, Billie Eilish partnered with Apple to allow Apple Store customers to experiment with her song "You Should See Me in a Crown" in Music Lab sessions. Her collaboration with Siberia Hills faced controversy due to plagiarized designs.
November 7, 2019: Acoustic Live Album Announcement
On November 7, 2019, Third Man Records announced the release of an acoustic live album of Billie Eilish's performance from the label's Blue Room. The album was exclusively sold on vinyl at Third Man retail locations in Nashville and Detroit.
November 13, 2019: Release of 'Everything I Wanted'
On November 13, 2019, Billie Eilish released her single, "Everything I Wanted".
November 20, 2019: Grammy Nominations
On November 20, 2019, Billie Eilish received six Grammy Award nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Bad Guy", Album of the Year, and Best New Artist. At 17, she became the youngest artist to be nominated in all four General Field categories. She was also named Billboard Woman of the Year in the same month of November 2019.
2019: Focus on Climate Change
In 2019, Billie Eilish centered her single "All the Good Girls Go to Hell" and its video around climate change, criticizing ignorance of rising sea levels and allowing CoralWatch to use "Ocean Eyes" for an awareness campaign. She also signed an open letter urging climate action.
2019: Directorial Debut with 'Xanny'
In 2019, Billie Eilish made her directorial debut with the music video for her song "Xanny".
January 14, 2020: Announcement of James Bond Theme
On January 14, 2020, Billie Eilish was announced as the performer of the title track for the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die. She became the youngest artist to write and perform a Bond theme song. It topped the British charts, making it the second Bond theme and the first by a female artist to do so. It also became Eilish's first number-one single in the UK.
March 2020: Encouragement for Voter Registration
In March 2020, Billie Eilish encouraged her fans online to register to vote in the 2020 US presidential election, promoting civic engagement.
March 2020: Premiere of 'Not My Responsibility' Short Film
In March 2020, during her Where Do We Go? Tour in Miami, Billie Eilish premiered "Not My Responsibility", a short film addressing her experiences with body shaming.
May 2020: Upload of 'Not My Responsibility' to YouTube
In May 2020, Billie Eilish uploaded the short film "Not My Responsibility", which addresses her experiences with body shaming, to her YouTube channel.
July 30, 2020: Release of 'My Future'
On July 30, 2020, Billie Eilish released "My Future", her first original release since "No Time to Die", along with an animated music video.
August 2020: Performance at Democratic National Convention
In August 2020, Billie Eilish performed at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and announced her endorsement of Joe Biden's presidential campaign.
September 2020: Ukulele Collaboration with Fender
In September 2020, Billie Eilish released a collection of branded ukuleles in collaboration with guitar manufacturer Fender.
October 2020: Livestream Concert Announcement and Billboard Awards
In October 2020, Billie Eilish announced a livestream concert titled Where Do We Go? The Livestream, set for October 24th, aimed to support event crew members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in October 2020, she won three Billboard Music Awards.
November 12, 2020: Release of 'Therefore I Am'
On November 12, 2020, Billie Eilish released the single "Therefore I Am" along with its music video.
December 2020: Jingle Ball Performance
In December 2020, Billie Eilish performed "Therefore I Am" and "My Future" at the Jingle Ball.
2020: Response to Body Shaming
In 2020, Billie Eilish wrote and produced the short film "Not My Responsibility" as a response to body shaming towards her and the double standards placed upon women's appearances.
January 2021: Release of 'Lo Vas a Olvidar' and Documentary Film
In January 2021, Billie Eilish released "Lo Vas a Olvidar" featuring Rosalía, as part of the HBO's Euphoria soundtrack, almost two years after teasing the song. The documentary film Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry was also released on Apple TV+ and in select movie theaters, receiving positive reviews.
April 27, 2021: Happier Than Ever Album Announcement
On April 27, 2021, Billie Eilish announced the release of her second album, Happier Than Ever, which was set to be released on July 30. The tracklist was made available on Apple Music and the album was released in various formats, including collectible vinyl and cassette colors.
June 2021: British Vogue Cover
In June 2021, Billie Eilish appeared on the cover of British Vogue in a photoshoot by Craig McDean, where she was dressed in lingerie and corsets.
September 2021: Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles Release
In September 2021, Billie Eilish collaborated with Disney+ on the concert film 'Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles' to promote her album.
November 2021: Debut of "Eilish" Perfume Brand
In November 2021, Billie Eilish debuted "Eilish", her vegan and cruelty-free perfume brand.
December 2, 2021: Eco-Friendly Vinyl Release
On December 2, 2021, Billie Eilish announced an eco-friendly, limited-edition vinyl version of Happier Than Ever made from recycled vinyl scraps, available exclusively at select Gucci stores and including Gucci-branded nail stickers designed by Alessandro Michele.
December 2021: Initial Ideas for Third Studio Album
In December 2021, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas began formulating ideas for her third studio album's songs.
2021: Publication of 'By - Billie Eilish'
In 2021, Billie Eilish published 'By - Billie Eilish', a personally selected book of photographs offering an intimate look into her life on and off stage.
2021: Release of "Your Power"
In 2021, Billie Eilish's single "Your Power" criticized the sexual exploitation of young women by men in positions of power. She also expressed rage over Texas anti-abortion laws.
February 2022: Happier Than Ever, The World Tour Begins
In February 2022, Billie Eilish embarked on the 'Happier Than Ever, The World Tour' to promote her album, which concluded in April 2023.
June 2022: Debut of 'TV' at Manchester Show
During her world tour's Manchester show in June 2022, Billie Eilish debuted the then-unreleased ballad "TV", which references the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
July 2022: Plans to Write Third Album
In a July 2022 interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, Billie Eilish expressed her hope to begin writing her third studio album in 2023.
2022: Condemnation of Roe v. Wade Overturning
During the 2022 Glastonbury festival, Billie Eilish performed "Your Power" to condemn the overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling it "a really, really dark day for women in the U.S." She also referenced the decision in her 2022 track "TV".
2022: Hosting Happier Than Ever tour concert Film
In 2022, Billie Eilish worked with Apple Music to exclusively host a film of one of the Happier Than Ever tour concerts, specifically one of her shows at The O2 Arena in London.
April 2023: Conclusion of Happier Than Ever, The World Tour
In April 2023, Billie Eilish concluded the 'Happier Than Ever, The World Tour', which began in February 2022.
2023: Future album writing
Billie Eilish hoped to start writing her third album in 2023.
2023: Music Decarbonization Project
In 2023, Billie Eilish collaborated with others to initiate and fund REVERB's Music Decarbonization Project, utilizing solar-powered stage lights as part of this effort.
2023: Acting Debut in 'Swarm' and Barbie Soundtrack
In 2023, Billie Eilish made her acting debut in the Amazon Prime Video series Swarm, starring as Eva. She also wrote "What Was I Made For?" for the soundtrack of the 2023 film Barbie.
2023: Refusal to travel by private jet
In 2023, Billie Eilish stated she refuses to travel by private jet to reduce her environmental impact.
2023: Views on Body Shaming
In a 2023 Variety interview, Billie Eilish denied that men suffer from body shaming to the same extent as women, advocating for body positivity for women.
April 8, 2024: Announcement of 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' Album
On April 8, 2024, Billie Eilish announced her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which was released on May 17, 2024.
April 29, 2024: Announcement of 'Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour'
On April 29, 2024, Billie Eilish announced the tour to support the album, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, with concerts in North America, Oceania and Europe between September 2024 and July 2025.
May 17, 2024: Release of 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'
Billie Eilish's third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, was released on May 17, 2024.
August 11, 2024: Performance at 2024 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony
On August 11, 2024, Billie Eilish performed "Birds of a Feather" on Belmont Shore, Long Beach, during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, as part of the handover to Los Angeles, which will host the Games in 2028.
September 2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris
In September 2024, Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas, endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election.
September 2024: Start of Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour
The Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, with concerts in North America, Oceania and Europe is set to begin on September 2024.
October 2024: Collaboration with Converse
In October 2024, Billie Eilish collaborated with Converse for "Converse x Billie Eilish By You", a limited-time release allowing customization of Chuck Taylor sneakers with lyrics from her songs.
2024: Artists4Ceasefire pin at the Academy Awards
At the 2024 Academy Awards, Billie Eilish wore an Artists4Ceasefire pin, advocating for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, showing support for peace efforts.
2024: Academy Award and Grammy Wins for 'What Was I Made For?'
In 2024, the song "What Was I Made For?" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and two Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media. Billie Eilish became the youngest person ever to win two Academy Awards.
July 2025: End of Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour
The Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, with concerts in North America, Oceania and Europe is set to end on July 2025.
2028: Performance at the 2028 Summer Olympics
Billie Eilish performed "Birds of a Feather" on Belmont Shore, Long Beach, during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, as part of the handover to Los Angeles, which will host the Games in 2028.
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