Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an
American pop musician. 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"
[Biography Christina Aguilera Biography RCA Records artist page. Retrieved on August 22, 2008.] 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.
[Stripped for all the world to hear. SMH. Retrieved on May 25, 2007.] A Latin pop album,
Mi Reflejo (2001), and several collaborations followed which garnered Aguilera worldwide success, though she was displeased with her lack of input in her music and image.
[Pak, SuChin MTV Online Christina Aguilera: Not Your Puppet MTV.com February 2002 Retrieved on January 29, 2009.]
After parting from her management, Aguilera took creative control over her second studio album
Stripped (2002),
[Smith, Andy (August 15, 1998). "One talented teen". Providence Journal. Retrieved on May 25, 2007.] 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.
[Oguinnaike, Lola July 30, 2006 Christina Aguilera, That Dirrty Girl, Cleans Up Real Nice New York Times Retrieved on July 18, 2008.][Moss, Corey MTV News Online (November 2, 2008) Christina Aguilera Follows Controversial 'Dirrty' With Inspirational 'Beautiful' MTV News Retrieved on July 5, 2008.][Scaggs, Austin August 10, 2006 Dirty Girl Cleans Up RollingStone online Retrieved on July 18, 2008.] Aguilera's third studio album
Back to Basics (2006), included elements of soul, jazz, and blues music, and was released to positive critical reception.
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