Justin Bieber's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Justin Bieber.
Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer and pop icon known for his genre-bending music. Discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, he was signed to RBMG Records, a label formed by Braun and Usher. Bieber's debut EP, *My World* (2009), achieved international success and launched him into teen idol status.
January 2010: Release of 'Baby'
In January 2010, Justin Bieber released the song "Baby" featuring Ludacris, from his debut album, My World 2.0. The song became an international hit.
January 31, 2010: Presenter at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards
On January 31, 2010, Justin Bieber was a presenter at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards and was invited to be a vocalist for the remake of the charity single "We Are the World" to benefit Haiti after the earthquake.
2010: Awarded the MTV Award for Best New Artist in 2010
In 2010, Justin Bieber received the MTV Award for Best New Artist, marking an early achievement in his career and signifying his breakthrough into the music industry.
2010: Release of 'My World 2.0'
In 2010, Justin Bieber's debut studio album, My World 2.0, was released, debuting atop the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male act to achieve this in 47 years. The album featured the hit single "Baby".
June 2011: Award and recognition in June 2011
In June 2011, Justin Bieber won his first award in country music for Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards for "That Should Be Me", was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, and was ranked No. 2 on the Forbes list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, earning $53 million in a 12-month period; also the collaborative single "Next to You" with Chris Brown was released.
2011: Release of 'Under the Mistletoe'
In 2011, Justin Bieber released his second studio album, Under the Mistletoe, which became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut atop the charts.
2011: Honored with Star in Stratford, Ontario
In 2011, Justin Bieber was honoured with a star in front of Avon Theater in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, where he used to busk when he was younger.
2011: Included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.
In 2011, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities, solidifying his status as a major influential figure in the entertainment industry.
2011: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2011, Time magazine named Justin Bieber one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
November 23, 2012: Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
On November 23, 2012, Justin Bieber was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the former Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper.
2012: Release of 'Believe'
In 2012, Justin Bieber explored dance-pop on his third studio album, Believe. Its acoustic re-release made him the first artist in Billboard history to have five US number-one albums by the age of 18.
2012: Included on Forbes' List of Top Ten Most Powerful Celebrities
In 2012, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.
2012: Included on the Forbes annual list.
In 2012, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes annual list of influential and highly-paid celebrities, highlighting his continued success and impact in the entertainment industry.
January 29, 2013: Release of Believe Acoustic
On January 29, 2013, Justin Bieber released Believe Acoustic, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. This achievement made Bieber the first artist in history to have five number-one albums in the US before turning 19.
2013: Received Diamond Award for "Baby"
In 2013, Justin Bieber received a Diamond award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his single "Baby", which at the time became the highest-certified digital single of all time. Bieber has five Diamond certifications from the RIAA.
2013: Included on Forbes' List of Top Ten Most Powerful Celebrities
In 2013, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.
2013: Included on the Forbes annual list.
In 2013, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes annual list of influential and highly-paid celebrities, marking another year of his significant presence in the entertainment industry.
November 2014: Release of "Home to Mama" and topping Forbes 30 Under 30
In November 2014, Justin Bieber released the song "Home to Mama" (featuring Cody Simpson) and topped Forbes magazine's Forbes 30 Under 30 annual ranking as the highest-earning celebrity under 30 for that year.
2014: Included on the Forbes annual list.
In 2014, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes annual list of influential and highly-paid celebrities, maintaining his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
August 28, 2015: Release of "What Do You Mean?"
On August 28, 2015, Justin Bieber released "What Do You Mean?", the lead single from his fourth studio album, Purpose. The song, blending teen pop, electronic dance music, and acoustic R&B, debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking his first number-one single in the country.
November 13, 2015: Purpose Album Release
On November 13, 2015, Justin Bieber released his album, Purpose, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming his sixth album to top that chart.
2015: Grammy Award and Release of 'Purpose'
In 2015, Justin Bieber explored EDM on "Where Are Ü Now" (with Jack Ü), which won a Grammy Award. Also in 2015, his fourth album, Purpose, was released, producing three Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles.
January 8, 2016: UK Chart History
On January 8, 2016, Justin Bieber made UK chart history by becoming the first artist to occupy the entire top three of the UK Singles Chart with "Love Yourself", "Sorry" and "What Do You Mean?".
January 23, 2016: "Sorry" Climbs to Number One
On the week charting January 23, 2016, Justin Bieber's song "Sorry" climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his second number-one single on the chart.
2016: Included on the Forbes annual list.
In 2016, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes annual list of influential and highly-paid celebrities, reaffirming his continued success and impact in the entertainment industry.
2016: Named the "Greatest Pop Star of 2016" by Billboard.
In 2016, Justin Bieber was recognized by Billboard as the "Greatest Pop Star of 2016," highlighting his significant impact on the pop music scene.
2016: "Love Yourself" topped Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart
In 2016, Justin Bieber's song "Love Yourself" topped Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart, with "Sorry" at number two, making Bieber the third artist in history to hold the top-two positions of the Billboard Year-End Hot 100.
2017: Featured in the 2017 Edition of Guinness World Records.
In 2017, Justin Bieber was featured in the Guinness World Records edition for his achievements, including records from his album Purpose.
2017: Included on the Forbes annual list.
In 2017, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes annual list of influential and highly-paid celebrities, recognizing his sustained success and influence in the entertainment industry.
2017: Chart Success with Guest Singles
In 2017, Justin Bieber's guest singles "I'm the One" by DJ Khaled and "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi both peaked at the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first artist to replace himself atop the chart with new songs in two consecutive weeks. "Despacito" also earned him a Latin Grammy Award.
October 14, 2019: 200 Weeks in Billboard Hot 100 Top 10
On October 14, 2019, Justin Bieber became the youngest solo male artist to spend 200 cumulative weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
February 14, 2020: Release of "Changes" Album
On February 14, 2020, Justin Bieber's album "Changes" was released, debuting at number one on the UK and US Billboard 200 charts, making him the youngest solo artist in history to have seven number-one albums in the US.
2020: Release of 'Changes'
In 2020, Justin Bieber released his R&B-inspired fifth album, Changes, which topped the Billboard 200.
February 14, 2021: "Journals Live" Performance on TikTok
On February 14, 2021, Justin Bieber performed "Journals Live" in collaboration with TikTok. This marked his first-ever performance of his 2013 album Journals and became the first long-form concert event on the platform, breaking the record for the most-viewed single-artist livestream in TikTok's history.
March 19, 2021: "Justice" Album and "Peaches" Single Release
On March 19, 2021, Justin Bieber released his album Justice and its fifth single, "Peaches". The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming his eighth number-one project, while "Peaches" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his seventh number-one single. This led to Bieber setting records as the youngest solo artist to have eight US number-one albums and the first solo male artist to simultaneously debut a song and an album at number one in the US.
April 11, 2021: "Justice" Leads Billboard 200
On April 11, 2021, Justin Bieber's album Justice led the Billboard 200 by less than 1,000 units, marking his first full-length album to spend more than one week at the top of the chart in over a decade.
July 9, 2021: Release of "Stay" with The Kid Laroi
On July 9, 2021, Justin Bieber released a collaboration with the Kid Laroi titled "Stay". The song debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and later peaked at number one, becoming his eighth number-one single in the US. "Stay" also became his 100th career entry on the chart, making him the then-youngest solo artist to chart 100 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became the first song by a male foreign act to achieve a perfect all-kill in South Korea.
August 2021: "Stuck With U" raises over $3,500,000
By August 2021, the single "Stuck With U" by Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande had raised over $3,500,000 for the First Responders Children's Foundation.
November 19, 2021: "Under the Mistletoe" listed among greatest holiday albums
On November 19, 2021, Justin Bieber's album, Under the Mistletoe, was listed among the Greatest of All Time Top Holiday Albums chart by Billboard.
2021: As of 2021, Bieber has set 33 Guinness World Records.
As of 2021, Justin Bieber has set 33 Guinness World Records, including eight that were achieved from the success of his album Purpose.
2021: Release of 'Justice' and Record Breaking Success
In 2021, Justin Bieber released his sixth album, Justice, which topped the Billboard 200 and included the successful single "Peaches". He broke Elvis Presley's 1965 record as the youngest solo act to have eight US number-one albums.
2021: Awarded the MTV Award for Artist of the Year in 2021
In 2021, Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Artist of the Year, recognizing his sustained success and impact on the music industry.
January 1, 2022: Record for Most Monthly Listeners on Spotify
On January 1, 2022, Justin Bieber set the then-record for the most monthly listeners in Spotify history, having achieved a peak of 94.68 million monthly listeners.
March 28, 2022: "Ghost" Reached Top Five on Billboard
On March 28, 2022, "Ghost", the sixth single from Justice, peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his 20th career top-five hit on the chart. The song also reached number one on Billboard's Pop Songs chart, making Bieber the first solo male artist to have 10 number-one singles in the chart's history.
April 2025: Most Streamed European/American Artist on NetEase Cloud Music
In April 2025, NetEase Cloud Music named Justin Bieber as the most streamed European/American artist in the platform's 12-year history with more than 11.9 billion streams.
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