Music Career of popular pop/R&B singer and songwriter - Christina Aguilera
" January 2000 : Nominated for two Grammys as Best New Artist and for Best Female Pop Vocal performance.
" February 2000 : Christina wins a Grammy for Best New Artist. 'It was an incredible shock for me. I was completely unprepared,' she later says. 'My album had been out the least amount of time compared to everyone else, so I thought there was no way I'd win. I was overwhelmed, shocked and overjoyed all at the same time.
" February 2000 : 'What A Girl Wants' is released in the UK and reaches No. 2
" March 2000 : Travels to Taiwan for a press conference and showcase to celebrate her Grammy win
" April 2000 : Christina performs on 'Saturday Night Live' (episode wins an Emmy)
" April 2000 : Sole female performer alongside Backstreet Boys, Sting, and others on VH1's 'Men Strike Back'
" May 2000 : Christina takes home two awards for Favorite New Female Artist and Favorite Single for 'Genie In A Bottle.' at the 2000 Blockbuster Awards
" May 2000 : Christina's song 'Genie in a Bottle,' written by Steve Kipner and David Frank, and Pam Sheyne is named International Hit of the Year at ASCAP Awards
" May 2000 : Christina Aguilera's song 'Genie in a Bottle,' written by Steve Kipner and David Frank, and Pam Sheyne is named International Hit of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards.
" May 2000 : Performs at Greenbrier High School prom of freshman Colin Shaprio, the winner of the 'Prom Of Your Life' contest sponsored by Proctor & Gamble
" June 2000 : Christina undertakes a US summer tour, co-sponsored by Sears and Levi's
" July 2000 : 'I Turn To You', penned by noted hit-maker Diane Warren, is released as a single in the UK. It peaks at US No. 3.
" August 2000 : Admits that she is in love with her dancer Jorge Santos
" August 2000 : Christina Aguilera comes in on top with 'What A Girl Wants' on the VH1 Countdown
" August 2000 : Christina Aguilera records the theme song for Coca-Cola's new ad campaign in the US and South America. The song 'Ven Conmigo' is featured in Coca-Cola ads in Latin America.
" September 2000 : Christina's 'Saturday Night Live' episode hosted by Christopher Walken wins an Emmy for 'Best Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video for a Series'
" September 2000 : Christina performs at the MTV awards where she has five nominations for Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, Best New Artist, Viewers' Choice and Best Choreography
" September 2000 : She releases the Spanish-language album 'Mi Reflejo' in America and it peaks at US number 27, an almost unprecedented placing for a non-English-language album. 'I've always been proud of my Ecuadorian heritage. Recording a Spanish album and working with a great producer like Rudy Perez gives me a chance to explore my Latin side,' she says.
" September 2000 : Performed at first Annual Latin Grammys. Nominated for the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance category for her single 'Genio Atrapado.'
" October 2000 : Her fourth single, 'Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)' is released in Britain. It enters the UK charts at number 8, having spent four weeks at US No. 1.
" October 2000 : She releases the seasonal album 'My Kind Of Christmas,' and it enters the US chart at number 38. The album features a 70-piece orchestra, a duet with Dr. John on 'Merry Christmas Baby' and several other seasonal-type songs given an R and B edge.
" November 2000 : Christina is awarded the inaugural Starlight Award honoring a young performer who has made an outstanding humanitarian contribution.
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