I just saw a pattern of success for these leading Disney/Nick girls according on their peak year:
2013 - Miley Cyrus - headlines, VMA's controversy, hit singles (WCT, WB)
2014 - Ariana Grande - hit singles after single (Problem, Bang Bang, Break Free, LMH)
2015 - Selena Gomez - acclaimed album (74 on MC) + hit singles (GFY, SOL, + future hit HTM)