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 who rose to fame as a teen idol after being discovered by Scooter Braun and Usher. Braun signed him to RBMG Records in 2008. Bieber gained international recognition with his debut EP, My World (2009). Bieber is considered a pop icon known for his multi-genre musical performances.
September 12, 2010: Performance at the MTV Video Music Awards
On September 12, 2010, Justin Bieber performed a medley of his singles "U Smile", "Baby", and "Somebody to Love", and briefly played the drums at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.
2010: Mainstream Stardom with "My World 2.0"
In 2010, Justin Bieber achieved mainstream stardom with his teen pop debut studio album, "My World 2.0", which debuted atop the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male act to do so in 47 years. The album included the hit single "Baby" (featuring Ludacris).
2010: MTV Award for Best New Artist
In 2010, Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Best New Artist.
February 11, 2011: Release of "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never"
On February 11, 2011, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, a 3-D part-biopic, part-concert film starring Justin Bieber, was released, directed by Jon M. Chu. It topped the box office with an estimated gross of $12.4 million on its opening day from 3,105 theatres.
February 18, 2011: Named MVP at NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
On February 18, 2011, Justin Bieber participated in the 2011 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) after scoring eight points with two rebounds and four assists.
June 2011: Award for Collaborative Video of the Year at CMT Music Awards
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" (featuring Rascal Flatts). He was also named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world and ranked No. 2 on the Forbes list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, having earned $53 million in a 12-month period.
November 1, 2011: Release of 'Under the Mistletoe'
On November 1, 2011, Justin Bieber released his second studio album, the Christmas-themed Under the Mistletoe. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 210,000 copies in its first week.
2011: Star on Stratford's Walk of Fame
In 2011, Justin Bieber was honored with a star in front of the Avon Theater in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, where he used to busk.
2011: Forbes Top Ten Most Powerful Celebrities
In 2011, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.
2011: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2011, Time named Justin Bieber one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
March 26, 2012: Release of 'Boyfriend'
On March 26, 2012, Justin Bieber released "Boyfriend", the first single from his upcoming album Believe. The song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became his first single ever to reach the top position on the Canadian Hot 100.
June 11, 2012: Release of 'As Long as You Love Me'
On June 11, 2012, Justin Bieber released "As Long as You Love Me" (featuring Big Sean) as the second single from his album Believe. It peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 19, 2012: Release of the Album 'Believe'
On June 19, 2012, Justin Bieber's third studio album, Believe, was released by Island Records. The album incorporated elements of dance-pop and R&B genres, marking a musical departure from the teen pop sound of his previous releases. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
October 2012: Release of 'Beauty and a Beat'
In October 2012, Justin Bieber released "Beauty and a Beat" (featuring Nicki Minaj) as the third single from Believe. The music video broke the record for most video views in 24 hours with 10.6 million views.
November 23, 2012: 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" and Chart Records
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: 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: Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 List
In 2012, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
January 29, 2013: Release of 'Believe Acoustic' and Record Achievement
On January 29, 2013, Justin Bieber released the album Believe Acoustic, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making him the first artist in history to have five number-one albums in the US before turning 19.
2013: 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 became the highest-certified digital single of all time at that time.
2013: 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: Forbes List Inclusion
In 2013, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
November 2014: Topped Forbes 30 Under 30 List
In November 2014, Justin Bieber topped Forbes magazine's Forbes 30 Under 30 annual ranking, which lists the highest-earning celebrities under 30 for that year.
2014: Forbes List Inclusion
In 2014, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
February 2015: Release of 'Where Are Ü Now'
In February 2015, Justin Bieber released "Where Are Ü Now", a collaboration with Jack Ü. The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
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 debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Bieber's first number-one single in the country and setting a Guinness World Record.
November 13, 2015: Release of 'Purpose'
On November 13, 2015, Justin Bieber's album, Purpose, was released and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming Bieber's sixth album to debut at the top of that chart.
2015: Grammy Win and Release of "Purpose"
In 2015, Justin Bieber explored EDM on "Where Are Ü Now" (with Jack Ü), which won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording. The genre influenced his fourth album, "Purpose" (2015), which produced 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 January 23, 2016, "Sorry" climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Justin Bieber's second number-one single on that chart.
2016: Forbes List Inclusion
In 2016, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
2016: "Greatest Pop Star of 2016" and Billboard's Year-End Top Male Artist
In 2016, Justin Bieber was named the "Greatest Pop Star of 2016" by Billboard and was also Billboard's Year-End Top Male Artist.
2016: "Love Yourself" Tops Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart
In 2016, Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself" topped Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart, with "Sorry" at number two, making him only the third artist in history to hold the top-two positions, after the Beatles and Usher.
April 17, 2017: Release of "Despacito" Remix
On April 17, 2017, Puerto Rican singers Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee released a remix for their song "Despacito" featuring Justin Bieber, which became a worldwide success.
2017: Guinness World Records Edition
In 2017, Justin Bieber was featured in the Guinness World Records Edition for setting 33 records.
2017: Forbes List Inclusion
In 2017, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
2017: Billboard Hot 100 Successes
In 2017, Justin Bieber's guest singles "I'm the One" by DJ Khaled and "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi both peaked the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first artist to replace himself atop chart with new songs in two consecutive weeks. The latter also earned him a Latin Grammy Award.
October 14, 2019: 200 Weeks in Billboard 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'
On February 14, 2020, Justin Bieber released his album, Changes, which debuted at number one on the UK and US Billboard 200 charts.
March 19, 2021: "Justice" album and "Peaches" single release
On March 19, 2021, Justin Bieber released his album Justice and its fifth single, "Peaches". Justice debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming Bieber's eighth number-one project, while "Peaches" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his seventh number-one single. Bieber set major records in the US, including becoming the youngest solo artist to have eight US number-one albums.
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" collaboration
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. The song 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.
August 2021: "Stuck With U" Raises Over $3,500,000
By August 2021, the single "Stuck With U" had raised over $3,500,000 for the First Responders Children's Foundation.
November 19, 2021: 'Under the Mistletoe' listed among Greatest of All Time Top 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: Guinness World Records
As of 2021, Justin Bieber has set 33 Guinness World Records, including eight achieved from the success of his album Purpose.
2021: MTV Award for Artist of the Year
In 2021, Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Artist of the Year, highlighting his longevity.
2021: Release of "Justice" and Breaking Elvis Presley's Record
In 2021, Justin Bieber's sixth album, "Justice", topped the Billboard 200 and included the successful single "Peaches." He broke Elvis Presley's 1965 record for the youngest solo act to have eight US number-one albums.
January 1, 2022: Spotify monthly listeners record
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" peaks on Billboard Hot 100
On March 28, 2022, "Ghost", the sixth single from Justice, peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Justin Bieber's 20th career top-five hit on the chart. The song also reached number one on Billboard's Pop Songs chart, making him the first solo male artist to have 10 number-one singles in the chart's history.
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