Biography
Possessing one of the most powerful vocals in the history of recorded music, Christina Aguilera burst onto the scene as a teen idol in the late 1990s, beginning her career as a member of the new "Mickey Mouse Club" (Disney Channel, 1989-1994). Her breakout single "Genie in a Bottle" (1999) was bubblegum pop at its finest and helped earn the singer a Best New Artist trophy at the 2000 Grammy Awards - a category that her rival Britney Spears was …
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Career Milestones
1989 | Made first televison appearance on TV's Star Search |
1990 | Continued performing in talent shows and special singing engagements in the early 90's |
1991 | At 10 she sang the national anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates |
1993 | Became a member of the New Mickey Mouse Club; alongside future pop stars JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears |
1995 | Toured Japan promoting her collaboration with Japanese singer, Keizo Nakanishi on "All I Wanna Do" |
1998 | Recorded "Reflection" for the soundtrack of Disney's "Mulan" |
1998 | Signed with RCA records |
1999 | Released muliplatinum debut album Christina Aguilera, which featured the hit singles "Genie in a Bottle" and "What A Girl Wants" |
2000 | Appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine |
2000 | Released the muliplatinum spanish-language album Mi Reflego, which featured five Spanish versions of previously released material from her debut album and five original songs |
2001 | Collaborated with Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink for the remake of "Lady Marmalade" for the film "Moulin Rouge" |
2001 | Joined forces with other Latin artists for a fund-raising single El Ultimo Adios - The Last Goodbye, for the victims and families of the terrorist attack; also collaborated on the All-Star single "What's Going On," with proceeds going to AIDS and 9/11 charities |
2001 | Released album Just Be Free; a collection of demo tracks recorded when she was 14 and 15 |
2002 | Appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone wearing nothing but a guitar and black boots |
2002 | Performed at the closing ceremonies for the Winter Olympic Games |
2002 | Released next muliplatinum album Stripped, included the singles "Beautiful" and "Dirrty" |
2003 | Became the new face of the Versace line; Donatella claims that the new line was inspired by Christina's over-the-top stage performances |
2003 | Began touring with Justin Timberlake; the two also appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone together |
2003 | Performed "Like A Virgin" at the opening of the "MTV Video Music Awards" with Britney Spears and Madonna |
2003 | Signed a deal with Skecher Shoes to be featured in their ads |
2004 | Released the single, "Car Wash" with rapper Missy Elliott for the animated film "Shark Tale" |
2006 | Released third studio album Back to Basics, which included elements of soul, jazz and blues music; earned 2 Grammy nominations, including Best Pop Vocal Album |
2007 | Earned two Grammy nominations, including one for her collaborations with Tony Bennett for the song "Steppin' Out" |
2008 | Released her greatest-hits collection Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits |
2010 | Made her feature film debut opposite Cher in the musical drama "Burlesque" |
2010 | Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
2010 | Released her fourth studio album titled Bionic |
2011 | Joined Mark Burnett's singing competition series "The Voice" (NBC) as a coach/judge |
2011 | Nominated for the 2011 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture ("Bound to You" from "Burlesque") |
Awards
1999 | Grammy Award for Best New Artist |
2003 | Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance |
2006 | Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance |
2010 | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture in Burlesque |
2011 | Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media |
2011 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals |