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 achieved global fame in the late 2000s. His debut EP, *My World* (2009), launched him into the spotlight and solidified his status as a teen idol. He remains a prominent figure in contemporary popular music.
1963: Youngest Solo Male Act since Stevie Wonder
In January 2010, Justin Bieber's album My World 2.0 debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male act to top the chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963.
2009: Debut of 'My World'
In 2009, Justin Bieber rose to fame with his debut extended play, 'My World', receiving international recognition and establishing him as a teen idol.
January 2010: Release of 'Baby'
In January 2010, Justin Bieber released "Baby" from his debut album, My World 2.0. The song featured Ludacris and became an international hit, charting at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top ten in several international markets.
January 31, 2010: Presenter at the Grammy Awards
On January 31, 2010, Justin Bieber was a presenter at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
2010: MTV Award for Best New Artist
In 2010, Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Best New Artist.
2010: Top-Trending Star on Twitter
In 2010, Justin Bieber was named the top-trending star on Twitter, reflecting his immense popularity and frequent discussions among his fans.
2010: Release of 'My World 2.0'
In 2010, Justin Bieber's debut album, 'My World 2.0', topped the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male to do so in 47 years. The lead single, 'Baby' (featuring Ludacris), became one of the best-selling singles in the United States.
February 11, 2011: Release of "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never"
On February 11, 2011, Justin Bieber's 3-D film "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" was released, topping the box office on its opening day with an estimated gross of $12.4 million.
February 18, 2011: 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).
June 2011: CMT Music Award and Forbes Ranking
In June 2011, Justin Bieber's "That Should Be Me" won Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards, and he was ranked No. 2 on Forbes' list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, earning $53 million in a 12-month period.
November 1, 2011: Release of "Under the Mistletoe" album
On November 1, 2011, Justin Bieber released his second studio album, the Christmas-themed "Under the Mistletoe", which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
2011: Star in front of Avon Theater
In 2011, Justin Bieber was honored with a star in front of the Avon Theater in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, where he used to busk when he was younger.
2011: Inclusion on 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, Justin Bieber was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time.
2011: Release of 'Under the Mistletoe'
In 2011, Justin Bieber's second album, 'Under the Mistletoe', became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut atop chart.
2011: Out of all the cultural icons who influence and inspire today's society, Justin Bieber is without a doubt one of the most prominent.
In a 2011 article comparing the cultural significance of Justin Bieber to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Orlando Sentinel said that, "Out of all the cultural icons who influence and inspire today's society, Justin Bieber is without a doubt one of the most prominent."
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. He was one of 60,000 Canadians to receive the Diamond Jubilee medal that year.
2012: Release of 'Believe'
In 2012, Justin Bieber explored dance-pop on his third 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 Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30
In 2012, Justin Bieber was included 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.
January 29, 2013: Release of "Believe Acoustic" album
On January 29, 2013, Justin Bieber's "Believe Acoustic" album was released, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200.
2013: Forbes' Top Ten Most Powerful Celebrities
From 2011 to 2013, Justin Bieber was listed among the top ten most powerful celebrities by Forbes'.
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. He also received the Milestone Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.
2013: Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30
In 2013, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
November 2014: Release of "Home to Mama" and Forbes Ranking
In November 2014, Justin Bieber released "Home to Mama" (featuring Cody Simpson) and topped Forbes' Forbes 30 Under 30 annual ranking.
2014: Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30
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?" as the lead single from his fourth studio album, Purpose.
November 13, 2015: Purpose Album Release
On November 13, 2015, Justin Bieber's album "Purpose" was released and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It was his sixth album to achieve this milestone, and it became the fourth best-selling album of 2015 with 3.1 million copies sold worldwide.
2015: Grammy Award for 'Where Are Ü Now'
In 2015, Justin Bieber explored EDM with his single "Where Are Ü Now", which won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording.
2015: 'Steps to Stardom' exhibit attendance records
In 2015, the Anne Frank House exhibit had previously broken attendance records at the Stratford Perth Museum. However, the 'Steps to Stardom' exhibit, which showcases mementos from Justin Bieber's early career, exceeded that attendance record.
January 8, 2016: UK Chart History
On January 8, 2016, Justin Bieber made UK chart history by simultaneously occupying the top three positions on the UK Singles Chart with "Love Yourself", "Sorry", and "What Do You Mean?".
January 23, 2016: "Sorry" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100
On the week charting January 23, 2016, Justin Bieber's song "Sorry" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
June 2016: Purpose Album Sales Update
As of June 2016, Justin Bieber's "Purpose" album had sold 4.5 million copies globally.
2016: "Love Yourself" topped Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart
In 2016, "Love Yourself" topped Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart, followed by "Sorry" at number two, making Justin Bieber only the third artist in history to hold the top-two positions of the Billboard Year-End Hot 100.
2016: Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30
In 2016, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
April 17, 2017: Despacito Remix Release
On April 17, 2017, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee released a remix of their song "Despacito" featuring Justin Bieber. It was his first song where he sang in Spanish and became a global success.
April 28, 2017: I'm the One Release
On April 28, 2017, DJ Khaled released "I'm the One", featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
2017: Chart-topping Guest Appearances
In 2017, Justin Bieber made guest appearances on DJ Khaled's 'I'm the One' and Luis Fonsi's 'Despacito', both of which reached number one in the US. 'Despacito' tied the record for the longest-running number-one song in history (16 weeks).
2017: Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30
In 2017, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
October 2018: Extension of 'Steps to Stardom' Exhibit
In October 2018, the Stratford Perth Museum extended the 'Steps to Stardom' exhibit, which showcases mementos from Justin Bieber's early career, for at least another year due to its popularity.
May 10, 2019: I Don't Care Release
On May 10, 2019, Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber released the single "I Don't Care" from Sheeran's album No.6 Collaborations Project.
October 4, 2019: 10,000 Hours Release
On October 4, 2019, Justin Bieber and Dan + Shay released "10,000 Hours", which peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
October 14, 2019: Billboard Hot 100 Milestone
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.
May 8, 2020: Stuck with U Release
On May 8, 2020, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber released "Stuck with U" to raise funds for COVID-19 first responders. The song debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100.
2020: Release of 'Changes'
In 2020, Justin Bieber's 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". The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and "Peaches" debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100.
July 9, 2021: Stay Release
On July 9, 2021, Justin Bieber released "Stay", a collaboration with the Kid Laroi. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in its fourth week.
September 2021: Despacito's Chart Legacy
As of September 2021, "Despacito" held the number-one position on the Greatest of All Time Hot Latin Songs chart and number-five on the Greatest of All Time Songs of the Summer chart by Billboard.
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: Release of 'Justice'
In 2021, Justin Bieber's album 'Justice' topped the Billboard 200 and included his seventh US number-one single 'Peaches', making him the youngest solo act to have eight US number-one albums. Also, he released his eighth US number-one single, 'Stay' (with the Kid Laroi).
2021: Critical acclaim of Bieber's vocals on Justice
In 2021, Justin Bieber's vocals on his album Justice were praised, with Pitchfork noting his compelling voice, palatable smoothness, and mastery of dynamics, including a transition from a chest voice to a falsetto.
2021: MTV Award for Artist of the Year
In 2021, highlighting his longevity, Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Artist of the Year.
January 1, 2022: Spotify Monthly Listeners Record
On January 1, 2022, Justin Bieber achieved a peak of 94.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, setting a new record at the time, although it was later surpassed.
March 28, 2022: "Ghost" Peaked on Billboard Hot 100
On March 28, 2022, Justin Bieber's single "Ghost" from the album Justice peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking his 20th top-five hit. The single also reached number one on Billboard's Pop Songs chart, making him the first solo male artist with 10 number-one singles in the chart's history.
2024: Set 35 Guinness World Records
As of 2024, Justin Bieber has set 35 Guinness World Records in his career, including eight that were achieved from the success of his album Purpose. These records included the most streamed track on Spotify in one week, the most streamed album on Spotify in one week, the most simultaneous tracks on the US Billboard Hot 100, and the most simultaneous new entries on the US Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist, among others.
2024: Fourth-Most-Followed User on Twitter
As of 2024, Justin Bieber is the fourth-most-followed user on Twitter and the most-followed musician, boasting over 110.3 million followers.
2024: All studio projects certified Platinum or higher
As of 2024, all of Justin Bieber's studio projects are certified Platinum or higher by the RIAA and have received numerous accolades.
April 2025: Most Streamed Artist on NetEase Cloud Music
In April 2025, NetEase Cloud Music recognized Justin Bieber as the most streamed European/American artist on their platform in its 12-year history, with over 11.9 billion streams.
2025: Release of Swag and Swag II
In 2025, Justin Bieber released his albums Swag and Swag II.
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