Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American pop/R&B singer and songwriter.

She’s 28

After appearing on local talent shows and the Disney Channel’s The New Mickey Mouse Club, 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 spawning three number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. A Latin pop album, Mi Reflejo (2001), 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 second single, “Beautiful”, was a commercial success and sustained the album’s sales amidst controversy over Aguilera’s sexual image. 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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