Christina Aguilera's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Christina Aguilera. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Christina Aguilera is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Known as the "Voice of a Generation" and a Disney Legend, she possesses a remarkable four-octave vocal range. She is also recognized for her artistic reinventions and willingness to incorporate controversial themes into her music, solidifying her place as a significant figure in popular culture.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

August 24, 1999: Release of Self-Titled Debut Album

On August 24, 1999, Christina Aguilera's self-titled debut album was released. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over ten million copies in its first year. At the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, Aguilera won Best New Artist.

2000: Top Moneymakers in Music

In 2000, Christina Aguilera was among the biggest moneymakers in the music business with over £65 million earned with albums sales, merchandising and licensing deals according to VH1.

March 2006: Collaboration with Andrea Bocelli

In March 2006, Christina Aguilera released a duet with Andrea Bocelli, "Somos Novios (It's Impossible)", and performed the song together at the Sanremo Music Festival. She also featured on "A Song for You" by Herbie Hancock which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

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June 2006: Release of "Ain't No Other Man"

In June 2006, Christina Aguilera released "Ain't No Other Man" as her then-forthcoming fifth studio album's lead single. The song received critical acclaim and achieved commercial success, peaking at number six on Billboard Hot 100. The single eventually earned her the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

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August 2006: Release of Back to Basics

In August 2006, Christina Aguilera's fifth studio album, Back to Basics, was released as a double album inspired by 1920s–1950s music. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, making it Aguilera's first album to top the chart since 1999. It also debuted atop the charts in numerous countries. The album received positive reviews and was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The album was later certified double platinum by the RIAA, and sold over 5 million units worldwide.

2007: Highest-Grossing Concert Tour by a Female

With earnings around 48.1 million, in 2007 the Back to Basics Tour was the highest-grossing concert tour by a female artist.

January 2008: Ranked Among Top-Earning Women in Music

In January 2008, Christina Aguilera was ranked 19th on Forbes' list of Top-Earning Women in Music of 2007 with earnings of $20 million.

2008: Recognition for 2003 VMA performance

In 2008, MTV listed Christina Aguilera's 2003 performance at the MTV Video Music Awards as the number-one opening moment in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards. Blender magazine cited the performance as one of the twenty-five sexiest music moments on television history.

2009: Artist of the Decade Nomination

In 2009, at the end of the 2000s, Christina Aguilera was named the twentieth best "Artist of the Decade" by Billboard, and was nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Act Ever.

November 2010: Starring Role in Burlesque and Hollywood Walk of Fame

In November 2010, Christina Aguilera landed her first starring role as a waitress turned burlesque performer in the Steven Antin film Burlesque, released in theaters. She received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame the same week in which the film premiered. While the film received generally mixed reviews from critics, Aguilera's portrayal of the main character garnered positive reviews, and the film grossed US$90 million in the box office.

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2011: Collaboration on "Moves like Jagger"

In 2011, Christina Aguilera featured on the song "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5. The song received positive reviews and topped the Hot 100 for four non-consecutive weeks making Aguilera the fourth female artist to top the chart over three decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s). The song was also nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

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February 22, 2013: Featured on Pitbull's "Feel This Moment"

On February 22, 2013, Christina Aguilera was featured on Pitbull's song "Feel This Moment". The song became an international top-ten single, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, earning Aguilera her tenth top-ten song, and was later certified platinum by the RIAA.

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May 2013: Featured on Alejandro Fernández's "Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti"

In May 2013, Christina Aguilera appeared on Alejandro Fernández's cover of Miguel Gallardo's 1976 song "Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti". The song received critical acclaim and earned them a diamond certification in Mexico.

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November 4, 2013: Featured on "Say Something" with A Great Big World

On November 4, 2013, Christina Aguilera was featured on a duet version of "Say Something" with A Great Big World. The song received universal acclaim, becoming Aguilera's second top-tenth hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned them various awards.

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June 15, 2018: Released eighth studio album Liberation

On June 15, 2018, Christina Aguilera released her eighth studio album, Liberation, to favorable reviews. The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming Aguilera's seventh US top-ten album.

October 2019: Bonnie Polley Community Hero Award

In October 2019, Christina Aguilera efforts against domestic violence earned her the Bonnie Polley Community Hero Award.

2019: Honored as a Disney Legend

In 2019, Christina Aguilera was honored as a Disney Legend, recognizing her close affiliation with The Walt Disney Company.

July 2021: "Moves like Jagger" Certified Diamond

In July 2021, the song "Moves like Jagger", on which Christina Aguilera featured in 2011 with Maroon 5, was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

December 7, 2021: Honored with the People's Music Icon honorific award

On December 7, 2021, Christina Aguilera was honored with the People's Music Icon honorific award at the 47th People's Choice Awards.

2021: Partnership with American Greetings

In 2021, Christina Aguilera partnered with American Greetings, and featured in customized birthday video cards which was sold online and eventually won a Clio Awards.