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Christina Maria Aguilera (born December 18, 1980 on Staten Island, New York, United States) is an American pop and rnb singer who debuted in 1999 with the self-titled album Christina Aguilera under RCA records. To date, she has become one of the most successful recording artists of the decade, selling more than 43 million records worldwide. Her work has earned her numerous awards, including four Grammy Awards and one Latin Grammy Award, amongst eighteen nominations. She has achieved four #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as two #1 albums in the United States. She has released six albums, one of which is a compilation and five of which are studio albums: Christina Aguilera (1999), Mi Reflejo (2000), My Kind of Christmas (2000), Stripped (2002), Back To Basics (2006), Keeps Gettin’ Better: A Decade Of Hits (2008) and Bionic (2010).

She has earned four Grammy awards including: Best New Artist (2000); Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (2002); Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (2004) and; Best Female Pop Vocal Performance(2007). She also won a Latin Grammy in 2001 for Mi Reflejo (Best Female Pop Vocal Album).

Aside from being known for her vocal ability, music videos and image, musically, she includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her childhood, and female empowerment in her music. Apart from her work in music, she has also dedicated much of her time as a philanthropist for charities, human rights and world issues.

On November 19, 2005 Aguilera married music management executive Jordan Bratman. Her latest album, Back to Basics, was released on August 15, 2006 to positive critical reception and included elements of soul, jazz, and blues music.