Kesha's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 1, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kesha. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Kesha Rose Sebert, known professionally as Kesha, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter notable for her impact on pop music. She has achieved two number-one albums on the Billboard 200, "Animal" (2010) and "Rainbow" (2017), and boasts ten top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including the hit "Tik Tok", which was once the best-selling digital single. Kesha completed her contract with Kemosabe Records with the album "Gag Order" (2023) and has since released her first independent album, "Period" (2024) under her own label, Kesha Records.

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2010: Awards and Nominations

In 2010, Kesha received the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act. She was also listed as the 26th top artist on Billboard's 2010s decade-end charts.

2010: Animal Album Release and Billboard Success

In 2010, Kesha released her album Animal, which reached number one on the US Billboard 200. Additionally, Kesha received the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010 and was listed as the 26th top artist on Billboard's 2010s decade-end charts.

March 23, 2013: Wyler Award

Kesha received the Wyler Award presented by The Humane Society on March 23, 2013, at The 2013 Genesis Awards Benefit Gala.

October 7, 2013: Timber release

On October 7, 2013, Kesha and Pitbull released "Timber", which became an international commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

July 6, 2017: "Praying" Release

On July 6, 2017, Kesha released the single "Praying," which achieved commercial success.

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August 11, 2017: Rainbow Album Release

On August 11, 2017, Kesha's third studio album, Rainbow, was released to universal acclaim and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

February 2020: "Cannibal" Viral Trend

In February 2020, Kesha's 2010 promotional single "Cannibal" gained viral status on TikTok, leading to it becoming a top 40 single in Canada and the release of a new lyric video.