Christina Aguilera

As promised, I am going begin covering Christina’s past for anyone interested.  In order to keep one or two posts from becoming a full on novel, I will break it up in sequences.  Because artists are often inspired by their past, I will be focusing on the events in her life that specifically made her the artist she is today. 

Segment 1: The little girl with a big voice    

“The little girl with the big voice” was the name she earned growing up in the Pittsburgh suburb of Wexford, Pennsylvania.  After moving from her birthplace and away from an abusive father in Staten Island, New York City, New York with her mother and younger sister Rachel, the small family settled into suburban life looking for a fresh start. 

Christina soon became an active participant in local talent shows and other musical competitions.  It quickly became clear that no one could compete with her.  Her peers acted out in jealousy, mocking her and ostracizing her in school.  And the jealous anger did not limit itself to the playground.  Aguilera’s family soon began to suffer as well, finding their home repeatedly vandalized.  In one instance of vandalism, Christina’s mother walked outside to find the tires of her car had been slashed.  Left with no better option, the family moved again.  This time, Christina was adamant that no one know of her talent. 

 The secret was kept for several years.  Though eventually, unable to suppress her desire to sing, she stepped back out into the limelight.  Her first big break was on an episode of Star Search, on which she sang Etta James’ “A Sunday kind of love”.  While she didn’t win the competition, she got the push she needed to launch her local career. 

Her next performance was on

Back in the saddle, Aguilera found many opportunities to showcase her ability.  She sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games, Pittsburgh Steelers football and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball games. 

Finally, her first major role in entertainment came in 1993 when she joined the Disney Channel’s variety show The New Mickey Mouse Club.  Working with Co-Stars like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, she earned a new name, “the diva”.  

After the show was cancelled, Aguilera began recording demos in an effort to land herself on a record label.  At the age of fourteen, Aguilera recorded her first song, “All I Wanna Do”, a hit duet with Japanese singer Keizo Nakanishi.   Later, in 1997, she represented the United States at the “Golden Stag” International Festival with a two-song set which included a Sheryl Crow and Diana Ross.

In 1998, Christina got everyone’s attention.  Using an old tape recorder to tape herself in her bathroom, she belted out the High “E” in full voice (E₅) on a cover of Whitney Houston’s “Run to You“.   After music execs stumbled across this demo, they asker her to sing the song “Reflection” for the Disney production of Mulan (1998).  Recording “Reflection” led to Aguilera earning a contract with RCA Records during the same week.  The song peaked within the top twenty on the Adult Contemporary Singles Chart, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for “Best Original Song” in 1998.

to be continued… 

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         Between America’s growing unhealthy obsession with stars (yes, i realize the irony), and an ever expanding playground providing new ways to spend their money by the boatload, its no wonder our starlettes are becoming spoiled.  Paris pouting in prison, Jolie swiping hubbys, Ashlee Simpson syncing and lying about it, Lohan locking lips with anything that moves all for the attention… sigh.  Its becoming a regular three ring circus out there, and we are buying tickets to watch.  It makes you think.  Is it ALL a charade these days?  Is there anyone to look up to anymore?  Or, have all the true musicians, artists, and upstanding individuals moved on to a better world than this?  

While I can’t speak for everyone, I believe there is at least one left.  Her name is Christina Aguilera. 

Think back with me.  She started small, worked hard, and earned her way into our heart without the help of kitchy gimmicks or far fetched t.v. contests.  She came onto the scene with a voice that could knock you on your rear, a soul that was open and ready to spill out, and a sweet and gracious spirit.

Of course, every star has rumors spread about them, and typically negative ones at that.  But, through it all she has managed to maintain a state of grace unkown to most stars today.  Married to a man she took time to get to know, a sound business woman that knows how to create her own success, and now maybe even a mom. 

We would like to take a moment to thank you Christina.  Always respectful to the reporters and fans, always gracious, you are one of a kind. 

As I come to a close, I want to leave you with material from an interview with Christina during part of her already begun ’Back to Basics’ tour that, in part, inspired me to write this blog.

      ”I am the kind of artist that constantly likes to change and constantly likes to challenge myself and give my audience a new look and a new me,” she said. “I’m constantly setting myself up for the possibility that people aren’t going to like it. And for me, I just have to live with that because I’d rather come forth with something that’s real and honest to me as an artist rather than try and second guess myself and try to figure out what the public and the critics and everyone’s going to like.

“I’ve just got married over the past year and a half and I’ve grown into a completely different person.  I fell in love and was in a relationship with my now husband, so I was just discovering a new side of myself.  It took me to this kind of feel-good place.  And during the tour, I’ve been adding that sense of home and peace to the concert.  It makes me enjoy this peace, this chapter of my life.”

“At the end of the day, something I’ve learned really early on is that you cannot please everybody at the same time.  It’s just impossible.  I really feel that it’s really important that I stick to my guns and I listen to my heart and do what I want to do. During the tour, I’m also getting inspired for what the next album will be, what the next look will be, which will be completely different from this one.” 

Now that’s someone you could bring home to mother…

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Everyone who is like me and can’t afford to fly to New Zealand or Australia, start crying now.  Christina Aquilera’s “Back To Basics” tour is coming up, and guess where it is going to be held.  That’s right, not here in the US.  — sigh…

But hey, everyone should get a chance to see her, right?  This will be

Rumor has it that this tour is going to feature a stage so incredible it has not one, not two, but three separate scenes built into it!  And, it will be illuminated by over 600 moving lights, and a state-of-the-art hydraulic system! Then there is the best feature…The stage will be constructed in such a way that it gives fans unprecedented access to Christina, and the most incredible sight lines.  No expense has been spared for this “Back To Basics” tour with nearly 500,000 kg worth of production and 130 tour costumes for Christina, her 25 piece band, and all of her dancers.  

Get tickets if you can.  You won’t want to miss this!

http://www.frontiertouring.com.au/currenttours/Christina_Aguilera__Back_to_Basics_Tour_Australia_amp;_New_Zealand_2007

It’s selling out fast!

In a recent interview with Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, it was announced that the wacky bunch would not be residing there any longer, and would be selling it to happy couple Jordan and Christina.  I wonder which room will become the babie’s?

Here’s to hopin all the bad memories that the Osbournes are leaving behind don’t stick around for the new owners!

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    Whether you are a die-hard Christina fan, or someone who happened to like that one song they heard on the radio, a discog of her releases will really come in handy. 

    Use it as a check list for your personal collection, or simply browse through it to get a better understanding of who Christina is musically, and where she’s been! 

: Albums :

 : Compilations :

: Singles :

…wow.  Thats a bunch of hits…

: Videos : 

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Back to Basics 

is the most ambitious conceptual piece put out by a mainstream pop artist since Green Day’s American idiot.  As with Green Day, Aguilera manages to stretch herself far beyond the constraints of her past work, and with a backwards glance at all of the classic artists that influenced and inspired her, is able to create one of the most sincere and emotion filled albums of the year.

The Concept behind the Music

It’s no secret that Christina has always been in love with the music of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.  As a young girl, it was this classic soul sound that spoke to her.   Clearly, Back to the Basics is an effort to revisit the music that made her the artist she is. The album is divided into two factions. Disc 1 is a varied mix of contemporary beats, jazz-influenced horns, and echoes of classic soul that under gird an emotional song cycle similar to that of Aguilera’s last album Stripped.  Disc 2, developed with songwriter/producer Linda Perry, presents us with a vintage style stage show that brilliantly combines what Christina Aguilera has learned through the introspective experimentation on disc 1, with new maturity and acceptance.  The songs echo the past, both musically and personally, but still find a comfortable niche within contemporary pop standards.

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    Due soon in New Zealand as part of her world tour, Christina and hubby Jordan Bratman might have to make a quick pit stop to the delivery room. Rumors have been spreading that our favorite pop diva is going to be a mommy! According to a few of her close acquaintances, who shall remain anonymous, Christina discovered she was nine weeks pregnant just a few days before Jordan’s 30th birthday on June 4th. The word is that Jordan was thrilled, stating that this would be

“the best present ever”!

Currently she is believed to be about 3 months along and allegedly telling friends and family. An unknown source told America’s New York Post newspaper:

“The rumors about her are definitely true. She’s been telling friends. She has to be three months now, because she’s announcing it.”

On June 7, the happy couple were seen walking out of New York’s Maternal Fetal Medicine Association. The facility is famous for its state-of-the-art ultrasounds and expertise in high-risk pregnancies. Later that day, people were saying they had already seen Aguilera sporting the “baby bump”. At three months, its very likely that she is showing, at least a little. But, if not, you can’t blame fans for seeing what they hope to see.

Its funny that earlier in the season, Christina was making known her plans to make one more album, and then start a family. You have to wonder if this hasn’t been something she and Jordan have been trying for since that announcement was made one year ago.

With full support from her loving husband, Christina is facing a bright future as a mother. So, let’s all wish her the best of luck.

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I just wanted to welcome everyone to my new blog on 451 Press. We are gonna be taking a close look at the career of one of my favorite female vocalists, Chrisitina Aguilera. You can expect to find articles covering everything from the latest Christina Gossip, to detailed reviews of some of her past work. Whatever you need to know about our devine diva can all be found right here.

Look for my first post before 10:00 a.m. tommorrow. Happy reading! (0:

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