Christina Aguilera

Birth name Christina María Aguilera
Also known as X-tina, Baby Jane
Born December 18, 1980 (1980-12-18) (age 27)Staten Island, New York City, New York, United States
Origin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Genre(s) Pop, dance-pop, Latin pop, R&B, Swing jazz
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, philanthropist
Years active 1992–present
Label(s) RCA
Website christinaaguilera.com

Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American pop singer-songwriter. She was signed to RCA Records after recording "Reflection" for the film Mulan. She came to prominence following her debut album Christina Aguilera (1999), which was a commercial success. A Latin pop album, Mi Reflejo, and several collaborations followed which garnered Aguilera worldwide success, but she was displeased with the lack of input in her music and image.

After parting from her management, Aguilera took creative control over her second studio album Stripped (2002), which received mixed reviews and produced substantial sales. The overtly sexual image Aguilera displayed during the promotion of the album became the subject of intense criticism and ridicule. The second single, "Beautiful" was a commercial success and sustained the album's sales.

Aguilera's third studio album Back to Basics (2006) included elements of soul, jazz, and blues music, it was released to strong sales and positive critical reception. Aside from being known for her vocal ability and ever-changing image, musically, she includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her childhood, and female empowerment. Aguilera's work has earned her numerous awards including five Grammy Awards amongst eighteen nominations. She has sold over 37 million albums worldwide.