Made first televison appearance on TV's Star Search

Continued performing in talent shows and special singing engagements in the early 90's

At 10 she sang the national anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates

Became a member of the New Mickey Mouse Club; alongside future pop stars JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears

Toured Japan promoting her collaboration with Japanese singer, Keizo Nakanishi on "All I Wanna Do"

Recorded "Reflection" for the soundtrack of Disney's "Mulan"

Signed with RCA records

Released muliplatinum debut album Christina Aguilera, which featured the hit singles "Genie in a Bottle" and "What A Girl Wants"

Made appearances "Saturday Night Live" and "VH1's Men Strike Back"

Appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone

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

Collaborated with Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink for the remake of "Lady Marmalade" for the film "Moulin Rouge"

Released album Just Be Free; a collection of demo tracks recorded when she was 14 and 15

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

Performed at the closing ceremonies for the Winter Olympic Games

Released next muliplatinum album Stripped, included the singles "Beautiful" and "Dirrty"

Appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone wearing nothing but a guitar and black boots

Became the new face of the Versace line; Donatella claims that the new line was inspired by Christina's over-the-top stage performances

Began touring with Justin Timberlake; the two also appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone together

Performed "Like A Virgin" at the opening of the "MTV Video Music Awards" with Britney Spears and Madonna

Signed a deal with Skecher Shoes to be featured in their ads

Released the single, "Car Wash" with rapper Missy Elliott for the animated film "Shark Tale"

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

Earned two Grammy nominations, including one for her collaborations with Tony Bennett for the song "Steppin' Out"