Kesha's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kesha. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Kesha Rose Sebert, known professionally as Kesha (formerly Ke$ha), is an American singer and songwriter. She achieved mainstream recognition in 2009 with her collaboration on Flo Rida's hit song "Right Round."
2009: Rise to Prominence
In 2009, Kesha achieved her first major success as a featured artist on Flo Rida's number-one single, "Right Round".
2009: "Tik Tok" Success
In 2009, Kesha's single "Tik Tok" was released and later became the best-selling digital single in history.
2010: MTV Europe Music Award
In 2010, Kesha received the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act.
June 2011: Digital Sales Milestone
By June 2011, Kesha had sold almost 21 million digital single downloads in the United States alone.
2012: Settlement of DAS Lawsuit
In 2012, Kesha's lawsuit with DAS Communications Inc. was settled before the release of her second album.
March 23, 2013: Wyler Award
On March 23, 2013, Kesha received the Wyler Award from The Humane Society for her animal rights advocacy.
October 7, 2013: "Timber" Release
On October 7, 2013, Kesha and Pitbull released their collaboration, "Timber". The song became an international commercial success, marking Kesha's third number-one and tenth top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100.
January 2014: Rehabilitation and Name Change
In January 2014, Kesha entered a rehabilitation center for bulimia nervosa and started working on her third studio album. After rehab, she began using her birth name, Kesha, instead of Ke$ha.
March 6, 2014: Completed Rehab Treatment
On March 6, 2014, Kesha completed her two-month treatment for bulimia nervosa, marking a milestone in her recovery journey.
August 11, 2017: Rainbow Album Release
On August 11, 2017, Kesha released her third studio album, Rainbow, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album received universal acclaim from music critics for its feminist angle and musical diversity.
2017: Record Sales Milestone
As of 2017, Kesha had sold over 100 million records worldwide, including 87 million tracks and streams.
2018: Performed "Praying" at the Grammys
At the 2018 Grammys, Kesha performed "Praying" with other notable women in music to support the Time's Up movement against sexual harassment.
2019: "Tik Tok" Sales Milestone
As of 2019, "Tik Tok" had sold about 14 million copies worldwide, becoming a best-selling single.
June 2023: Settlement of Legal Dispute
In June 2023, the legal dispute between Kesha and Dr. Luke was settled out of court.
