Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an
American Pop/R&B singer and songwriter. Aguilera first appeared on national
television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to
star in Disney Channel's television series The New Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994.
Aguilera signed to RCA Records after recording "Reflection"[3] for
the film Mulan. She came to prominence following her debut album Christina
Aguilera (1999), which was a commercial success spawning three number one
singles on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] A Latin pop album, Mi Reflejo (2001), and
several collaborations followed which garnered Aguilera worldwide success but
she was displeased with her lack of input in her music and image.[5]
After parting from her management, Aguilera took
creative control over her second studio album Stripped (2002),[6] which
received mixed reviews and produced substantial sales. The second single,
"Beautiful", was a commercial success and sustained the album's sales
amidst controversy over Aguilera's sexual image.[7][8][9] Aguilera's third
studio album Back to Basics (2006), included elements of soul, jazz, and blues
music, and was released to positive critical reception. Her fourth studio album
is tentatively set for release in Summer 2009.
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