Justin Bieber's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Justin Bieber.

Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop singer who achieved global fame as a teenager. Discovered by Scooter Braun and Usher, he was signed to RBMG Records in 2008. His debut EP, My World (2009), launched him into stardom, establishing him as a teen idol and marking the beginning of his successful music career. He is recognized for his multi-genre approach to music.

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1964: First as Lead Act Since The Beatles to Chart Three Solo Songs in Top Five

In 1964, Justin Bieber became the first artist as a lead act since the Beatles to chart three solo songs in the top five of the US Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously.

2004: Only Third Artist in History to Hold Top-Two Positions of Billboard Year-End Hot 100

In 2004, Justin Bieber became the third artist in history to hold the top-two positions of the Billboard Year-End Hot 100, after The Beatles in 1964 and Usher in 2004.

2005: First Artist Since Elvis Presley to Replace Own Song at Number One

In 2005, Justin Bieber became the first artist since Elvis Presley to replace his own song as number one on the UK Singles Chart.

2007: First Male Artist Since Justin Timberlake with Three Number-Ones from an Album

In 2007, Bieber became the first male artist since Justin Timberlake to have three number-one singles from an album in the US.

January 2010: Release of "Baby"

In January 2010, "Baby", featuring Ludacris, was released from Justin Bieber's debut album, "My World 2.0". The song became an international hit.

2010: Release of My World 2.0

In 2010, Justin Bieber's teen pop debut studio album, "My World 2.0", was released, debuting atop the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male act to do so in 47 years. The album was supported by the single "Baby" (featuring Ludacris).

February 18, 2011: Participation in the 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).

June 2011: Wins First Country Music Award and Forbes Ranking

In June 2011, Justin Bieber won his first award in country music at the CMT Music Awards for "That Should Be Me", and was ranked No. 2 on the Forbes list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, earning $53 million.

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 chart and saw continued success.

2011: Star on Avon Theater 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 perform as a busker.

2011: Forbes List Inclusion

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.

November 23, 2012: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

On November 23, 2012, Justin Bieber was awarded 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: Graduation

In 2012, Justin Bieber graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

2012: Forbes' Top Ten Most Powerful Celebrities

In 2012, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.

2012: Forbes List Inclusion

In 2012, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes list of the top ten most powerful celebrities and on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.

January 2013: Most-Followed Person on Twitter

In January 2013, Justin Bieber surpassed Lady Gaga as the most-followed person on Twitter for the first time, holding the record for 11 months.

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 at the time became the highest-certified digital single of all time.

2013: Forbes' 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 list of the top ten most powerful celebrities and on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.

November 2014: Releases "Home to Mama" and Tops 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.

2014: Forbes List Inclusion

In 2014, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.

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, making it Bieber's first number-one single in the country. It also broke the record for the fastest song to reach number one on US iTunes, achieving the top spot in under 5 minutes.

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 chart, becoming his sixth album to reach the top of that chart.

2015: Grammy Win and Purpose Album Release

In 2015, Justin Bieber explored EDM on "Where Are Ü Now" (with Jack Ü), which won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording. This 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 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: Billboard's "Greatest Pop Star of 2016"

In 2016, Justin Bieber was named the "Greatest Pop Star of 2016" by Billboard, and also topped their Year-End Top Male Artist list.

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, followed by "Sorry" at number two, making him only the third artist in history to hold the top-two positions.

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. It was the first song by Bieber in which he sings in Spanish. The remix became a worldwide success.

April 28, 2017: Release of "I'm the One"

On April 28, 2017, Justin Bieber, along with rappers Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne, provided vocals on DJ Khaled's single "I'm the One". The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

2017: Featured in the 2017 Edition of Guinness World Records

In 2017, Justin Bieber was featured in the Guinness World Records edition, highlighting his achievements, including those from his album Purpose.

2017: Forbes List Inclusion

In 2017, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.

2017: Billboard Hot 100 Success

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: Youngest Solo Male Artist with 200 Weeks in 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's album Changes was released, debuting at number one on the UK and US Billboard 200 charts.

2020: Changes Album Release

In 2020, Justin Bieber's R&B-inspired fifth album, "Changes", topped the Billboard 200.

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 his eighth number-one album, while "Peaches" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his seventh number-one single. He also became the youngest solo artist to have eight US number-one albums.

April 11, 2021: "Justice" Leads Billboard 200 for a Second Week

On April 11, 2021, Justin Bieber's album 'Justice' led the Billboard 200 for a second week, becoming his first album to spend more than one week at the top of the chart in over a decade.

July 9, 2021: Collaboration with The Kid Laroi on "Stay"

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 reached number one, becoming his eighth number-one single in the US. "Stay" also became his 100th career entry on the chart.

August 2021: "Stuck With U" raises over $3,500,000

By August 2021, the single "Stuck With U" single had raised over $3,500,000 to fund grants and scholarships for children of first responders and health care workers.

2021: 33 Guinness World Records

As of 2021, Justin Bieber has set 33 Guinness World Records, including eight from his album Purpose.

2021: Justice Album Release and Record Breaking

In 2021, Justin Bieber's sixth album, "Justice", topped the Billboard 200 and included the successful single "Peaches". He also broke Elvis Presley's 1965 record for the youngest solo act to have eight US number-one albums. His eighth US number-one single, "Stay" (with the Kid Laroi), was released the same year.

January 1, 2022: Record for Most Monthly Listeners on Spotify

On January 1, 2022, Justin Bieber set the record for the most monthly listeners in Spotify history, reaching a peak of 94.68 million.

March 28, 2022: "Ghost" Peaked at Number Five 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 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.