Lady Gaga's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is renowned for her constant image reinventions and versatility, solidifying her place as a major figure in popular music and the broader entertainment industry. Her career encompasses successful ventures in music, film, and television.

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August 19, 2008: Release of The Fame

On August 19, 2008, Lady Gaga's debut album, The Fame, was released and reached number one in several countries.

2009: Named Greatest Pop Star of 2009 by Billboard

In 2009, Billboard named Lady Gaga "the Greatest Pop Star of 2009", recognizing her rapid rise and game-changing impact on the music industry.

April 2010: "Bad Romance" Most Watched on YouTube

In April 2010, the video for Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" became the most watched on YouTube.

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2010: Forbes' Celebrity 100

In 2010, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100 from 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020. She also appeared on their list of the World's Most Powerful Women from 2010 to 2014 and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

2010: One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2010, Time named Lady Gaga one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2010: Named Billboard's Artist of the Year

Lady Gaga was named Billboard's Artist of the Year in 2010, recognizing her impact and success in the music industry.

February 2011: Release of "Born This Way"

In February 2011, Lady Gaga released "Born This Way", the lead single from her studio album of the same name. The song sold over a million copies in five days and became the 1,000th number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100.

May 2011: End of The Monster Ball Tour

In May 2011, Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball Tour ended, grossing $227.4 million.

May 23, 2011: Release of Born This Way album

On May 23, 2011, Lady Gaga's album "Born This Way" was released, debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 with 1.1 million copies sold in its first week.

2011: Highest-Paid Female Musician

According to Forbes, in 2011, Lady Gaga was the world's highest-paid female musician and the most powerful celebrity.

2011: Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Lady Gaga Impersonators

In 2011, 121 women gathered at the Grammy Awards dressed in costumes similar to those worn by Lady Gaga, earning the 2011 Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Lady Gaga Impersonators.

2011: Named the "Queen of Pop" by Rolling Stone

In 2011, Lady Gaga was named the "Queen of Pop" in a ranking by Rolling Stone based on record sales and social media metrics.

2011: Taichung, Taiwan designates July 3 as "Lady Gaga Day"

In 2011, Taichung, Taiwan designated July 3 as "Lady Gaga Day" to commemorate Lady Gaga's first visit to the country.

2011: Most Followed Person on Twitter

In 2011, according to Guinness World Records, Lady Gaga was the most followed person on Twitter. She also topped Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.

2012: Billboard's Top Moneymakers

In 2012, Lady Gaga placed fourth on Billboard's list of the top moneymakers of 2011 with earnings of $25 million, which included sales from 'Born This Way' and her Monster Ball Tour.

2012: Ranked Fourth in VH1's Greatest Women in Music

In 2012, Lady Gaga was ranked fourth in VH1's Greatest Women in Music and was featured in the exhibition 'The Elevated. From the Pharaoh to Lady Gaga' at the National Museum in Warsaw.

2012: LennonOno Grant for Peace

In October 2012, Yoko Ono gave Lady Gaga and four other activists the LennonOno Grant for Peace in Reykjavík, Iceland. In 2012, Gaga joined the campaign group Artists Against Fracking, and she pledged to donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

August 2013: Release of "Applause"

In August 2013, Lady Gaga released "Applause", the lead single from her upcoming album Artpop. The single reached number one in Hungary, number four in the US, and number five in the UK.

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2013: The Fame listed as one of the 100 Greatest Debut Albums of All-Time by Rolling Stone

Due to the success of The Fame, which was listed as one of the 100 Greatest Debut Albums of All-Time by Rolling Stone in 2013, Lady Gaga has been credited as one of the musicians that popularized synth-pop in the late 2000s and early 2010s.

2013: Most Famous Celebrity

In 2013, according to Guinness World Records, Lady Gaga was the most famous celebrity. She also topped Forbes' list of the Most Powerful Musicians and ranked second in Time magazine's readers' poll of most influential people of the past ten years.

2014: Most Powerful Popstar

In 2014, according to Guinness World Records, Lady Gaga was the most powerful popstar. She was also included on Forbes' list of the World's Most Powerful Women from 2010 to 2014.

2015: Forbes' Celebrity 100

In 2015, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, from 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020.

January 2016: Guest editor for V fashion magazine

In January 2016, Lady Gaga was guest editor for V fashion magazine's 99th issue, which featured 16 different covers.

October 21, 2016: Release of Joanne Album

On October 21, 2016, Lady Gaga's album Joanne was released, becoming her fourth number-one album on the Billboard 200.

February 5, 2017: Super Bowl LI Halftime Show

On February 5, 2017, Lady Gaga performed as the headlining act during the Super Bowl LI halftime show, attracting 117.5 million viewers in the United States.

2017: "Bad Romance", "Alejandro", and "Poker Face" ranked as catchiest tracks.

In 2017, a journal published by Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts identified Lady Gaga's songs "Bad Romance", "Alejandro", and "Poker Face" as some of the catchiest tracks.

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September 27, 2018: Release of "Shallow"

On September 27, 2018, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper released "Shallow" as the lead single from the 'A Star Is Born' soundtrack. The song quickly topped charts in multiple countries, including the US, UK, and Australia.

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2018: Estimated sales of 170 million records

As of 2018, Lady Gaga's estimated sales reached 170 million records, establishing her as one of the world's bestselling music artists.

2018: Leading Role in A Star Is Born

In 2018, Lady Gaga gained praise for her leading role in the film A Star Is Born.

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2018: Forbes' Celebrity 100

In 2018, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, from 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020.

2018: Named second most influential female artist of the 21st century by NPR

In 2018, NPR named Lady Gaga the second most influential female artist of the 21st century, acknowledging her role as one of the first major artists of the Internet age.

2019: First woman to win an Academy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Grammy Award in one year

In 2019, Lady Gaga became the first woman to win an Academy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Grammy Award in one year for her contributions to the A Star Is Born soundtrack.

2019: Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People

In 2019, Lady Gaga was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

2019: Again Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2019, Time again named Lady Gaga one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

May 29, 2020: Chromatica Album Release

On May 29, 2020, Lady Gaga released her sixth studio album, Chromatica, to positive reviews. It debuted atop the US charts, becoming her sixth consecutive number-one album in the country.

October 2020: Net Worth

As of October 2020, Forbes estimated Lady Gaga's net worth at $150 million.

2020: Six singles on IFPI's Top 10 Global Singles chart

As of 2020, six of Lady Gaga's singles appeared on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's annual Top 10 Global Singles chart, setting a record for the most entries by a female artist.

2020: Billboard's Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time

Billboard ranked Lady Gaga sixth on its list of "The 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time" in 2020, recognizing her culture-shifting music videos.

2020: Forbes' Celebrity 100

In 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, from 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020.

2020: "Born This Way" listed in "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time"

In 2020, Rolling Stone listed the album "Born This Way" among "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time."

January 2021: Receiving the Yolanda Denise King High Ground Award

In January 2021, Lady Gaga received the Yolanda Denise King High Ground Award from the King Center's Beloved Community Awards in recognition of her contribution to the Black Lives Matter movement.

May 2021: "Born This Way Day" declared in West Hollywood

In May 2021, West Hollywood declared May 23 as "Born This Way Day" to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the album Born This Way and its cultural impact.

2021: People ranks Lady Gaga number one on their "Best Dressed Stars"

In 2021, People ranked Lady Gaga number one on their "Best Dressed Stars" list.

2021: "Bad Romance" Recognized by Rolling Stone

In 2021, Rolling Stone featured Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" and its music video on their respective lists of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and "100 Greatest Music Videos of All Time".

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July 2022: The Chromatica Ball Stadium Tour Begins

In July 2022, Lady Gaga embarked on The Chromatica Ball stadium tour, which concluded that September and grossed $112.4 million from 834,000 tickets sold throughout twenty dates.

2022: Grossed over $689.5 million from concert tours and residencies

As of 2022, Lady Gaga has grossed more than $689.5 million in revenue from concert tours and residencies, with an attendance of 6.3 million.

April 2023: Appointment to President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities

In April 2023, Lady Gaga was appointed as co-chair of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities by President Joe Biden.

2023: Included among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone

In 2023, Rolling Stone included Lady Gaga among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, solidifying her legacy as a vocalist.

2024: Fifth on Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century

In 2024, Lady Gaga placed fifth on Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century, cementing her status as a significant figure in pop music.