Lindsey Stirling's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Lindsey Stirling.

Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, songwriter, and dancer known for her choreographed violin performances. She gained popularity through her official YouTube channel, which she created in 2007, where she showcases her unique blend of violin music, dance, and visual storytelling in live performances and music videos.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 2012: "Crystallize" Ranked as Top YouTube Video

In December 2012, YouTube announced that Lindsey Stirling's song, "Crystallize", was the No. 8 most viewed video of 2012 with over 42 million views.

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2012: "Crystallize" Finishes as Eighth-Most Watched Video of the Year on YouTube

In 2012, Lindsey Stirling's music video "Crystallize" finished as the eighth-most watched video of the year on YouTube.

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2012: Staying True to Herself

In a 2012 interview, Lindsey Stirling remarked on the importance of staying true to herself and her unique style of music despite being told it was unmarketable.

August 2, 2013: Album Sales and Chart Position

On August 2, 2013, Billboard announced that Lindsey Stirling's studio album had sold more than 158,000 copies in the United States and that she was the second best-selling artist on the Classical Crossover charts in 2013, behind Andrea Bocelli's album Passione.

November 3, 2013: "Radioactive" Cover Wins YouTube Music Award

On November 3, 2013, Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix's version of "Radioactive" won a YouTube Music Award in the category Response of the Year. Stirling also performed during the live-streamed event.

2013: "Radioactive" Cover Wins YouTube Music Award

In 2013, Lindsey Stirling's cover version of "Radioactive" with Pentatonix won Response of the Year in the first YouTube Music Awards.

2013: Billboard Year-End Chart Appearances

Lindsey Stirling appeared on several Billboard 2013 year-end charts, including No. 3 on Classical Album Artists, No. 2 on Classical Albums, and No. 3 on Dance/Electronic Albums (both for Lindsey Stirling).

August 2014: One Million Singles Sold Worldwide

Lindsey Stirling achieved one million singles sold worldwide by August 2014.

2014: Certifications and Performances

At the beginning of 2014, Lindsey Stirling's self-titled album hit gold in Poland, received its first platinum certification in Germany and later on in Austria. Stirling received her first RIAA gold certification on February 4 for her hit single "Crystallize". On February 26, Stirling released her debut album in France which entered the charts at number 17 selling 4,900 copies in its first week. On March 5, Stirling performed three concerts at the El Plaza Condesa in Mexico City, her first concerts in Latin America.

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2014: Echo Music Award Nomination and Win

In 2014, Lindsey Stirling was nominated for the Echo music award in two categories: Crossover National/International and Newcomer International, receiving the Crossover National/International award on March 28.

2014: Dance/Electronic Albums Success

In 2014, Lindsey Stirling's Shatter Me and Lindsey Stirling reached the first and second positions as the best-selling dance-electronic albums.

2014: Billboard Year-End Charts Success

In 2014, Lindsey Stirling's album Shatter Me achieved high rankings in Billboard's Classical Albums and Classical Album Artists categories. It also appeared in the year-end charts for independent albums and Dance/Electronic Albums. Stirling also secured top positions in Dance/Electronic Album Artists, independent artist, and Top dance/electronic artists charts.

2014: Debut Album Nominated for Billboard Music Award

In 2014, Lindsey Stirling's debut album was nominated for the Billboard Music Awards for Top Dance/Electronic Albums.

2014: Billboard Sales and Teen Choice Award Nomination

In 2014, Lindsey Stirling's second album Shatter Me was the third highest-selling dance/electronic album in the first half of the year. Also in 2014, Stirling received her first Teen Choice Award nomination, and her hit single "Crystallize" became her first music video to reach 100 million views. She also returned to America's Got Talent to perform with Lzzy Hale.

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January 9, 2015: Forbes '30 Under 30' and Billboard Chart Success

On January 9, 2015, Lindsey Stirling was featured on the Forbes '30 Under 30' list. Additionally, Billboard announced that Shatter Me and Lindsey Stirling held the first and second positions as the best-selling dance-electronic albums in 2014.

August 2015: Graduating from BYU Marriott School of Management

In August 2015, Lindsey Stirling graduated from the BYU Marriott School of Management with a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation management, at which time Forbes estimated her net worth as $6 million.

2015: Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 in Music

In 2015, Lindsey Stirling was named in Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 in Music: The Class of 2015.

2015: Shatter Me Wins Billboard Music Award

In 2015, Lindsey Stirling's second album Shatter Me won Top Dance/Electronic Album at the Billboard Music Awards.

January 2016: Autobiography Release and Best-Seller List

In January 2016, Lindsey Stirling's autobiography was released and later reached tenth place on The New York Times hardcover nonfiction best-seller list.

January 31, 2016: "The Only Pirate at the Party" Listed on The New York Times Best-Seller List

On January 31, 2016, Lindsey Stirling's book "The Only Pirate at the Party" was listed at No. 10 on The New York Times hardcover nonfiction best-seller list.

September 2017: Dancing with the Stars Season 25

In September 2017, Lindsey Stirling was announced as a celebrity contestant on season 25 of Dancing with the Stars, paired with Mark Ballas. She experienced injuries during the show and dedicated a performance to her late father, ultimately finishing in second place.