Britney Spears Rise to Fame

Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter, dancer and actress. Born in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears first appeared on national television as a contestant on the Star Search program in 1992 and went on to star on the television series The New Mickey Mouse Club from 1993-1994. After a brief membership with the pop musical group Innosense, Spears signed a recording contract with Jive Records, releasing her debut album …Baby One More Time in 1999 which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The success of the album propelled Spears into stardom, establishing her as a pop icon and "bona fide pop phenomenon", credited for influencing the revival of teen pop in the late 1990s.

The title-tract of Britney Spears debut album and its accompanying music video also established her as a international sex symbol, garnering controversy over the influence of her public image on teenage girls. Amidst further media scrutiny, Britney Spears continued her career with three more consecutive number one studio albums; Oops!… I Did It Again (2000), Britney (2001), and In the Zone (2003). Britney Spears subsequently became the first artist in the history of Nielsen SoundScan to have four consecutive albums debut at number one. Britney Spears's personal life began to gain substantial media attention after her marriage to Kevin Federline in 2004. Their marriage ended two years later, resulting in an ongoing custody battle over their first child, born in 2005 and their second child, born in 2006.

Spears is ranked as the eighth best-selling female recording artist in the United States according to the Recording Industry Association of America with 36 million certified albums and one of the worlds best-selling music artists having sold an estimated 92 million records worldwide.

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How to become a famous singer

  1. Learn how to be a singer--i.e. how to pursue singing as a career, not just as a hobby. That's not all there is to it, no matter what anybody else says. Even if a famous album producer says "You can't do that," then he had better think twice. Many people will try to rip you down and tarnish your self-esteem and reputation. You need to be able to remain unaffected by that.

  2. Be determined. There's a lot of competition out there--millions of people seeking their 15 minutes of fame. It's not your looks or talent that will get you ahead, it's sheer tenacity. Always remember: "Practice makes perfection."

  3. Be creative. Being able to sing a few notes is just part of being a singer. It is also something personal. A song is the singers way of expressing themselves and being creative. True singers sing from the heart. If you are able to write a poem that you and other people can relate to, than you have yourself a song. All you need is to figure out what notes to sing, and what adornments to add in.

  4. Take risks. The most famous singers (Madonna, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis, Joss Stone, etc.) weren't afraid to do things that would draw attention and create controversy. They always manage to leave people wondering what they'll do next.

  5. Become a publicity hound. Eat, breathe, and sleep attention. Looks for photo ops. Speak up. Swipe up any chance to shake up the spotlight. Make yourself known.

  6. Find the connections. Be in the places where big musicians/producers meet (clubs, dance halls)and act like you're part of the industry even if they don't know who you are.

  7. Learn about music industry business to not get fooled.

  8. Practice, practice, practice when you can.

  9. Upload your video to sites like [www.dropyourtalent.com]

  10. One last thing, if a recording studio does not accept you, dont be afraid and try again.

  11. Expose yourself to as much as you can. Sing in every opportunity you get. But make sure you are truly good enough to become famous.