Get a Load of These Grammys Highlights From Years Past (2024)

Lady Gaga performed with Metallica in 2017.

Drake looked dapper in his suit while sitting front row in 2012.

Adele held on to her Grammy Awards in the press room during the 2012 show.

Then-couple Katy Perry and Russell Brand stayed close on the red carpet before 2010's star-studded ceremony.

Elton John and Miley Cyrus performed "Tiny Dancer" at the show in 2018.

Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres checked out Katy Perry at the show in 2013.

Sia and dancer Maddie Ziegler sported matching wigs in 2015.

Jay Z and Chance the Rapper linked up in 2017.

The 2005 show included an awkward duet from Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.

Rihanna got sexy during the 2011 show.

Beyoncé took the stage with Tina Turner during the 2008 show.

Rihanna sipped from a flask during the 2017 show.

The ladies of TLC arrived together for the show in 2000.

Diana Ross was the guest of honor at the 2019 ceremony.

Jennifer Hudson performed an emotional tribute to Whitney Houston during the 2012 show.

Alicia Keys played two pianos at the same time during her 2019 performance.

Maren Morris took home the Grammy for best country solo performance in 2017.

Elton John and Eminem famously performed together in 2001.

JAY-Z, Blue Ivy Carter, and Beyoncé coordinated their outfits for the 2018 ceremony.

Britney Spears went with an all-white ensemble in 2000.

In 2019, Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes performed together at the Grammys.

Sam Smith, Camila Cabello, Brandon Flynn, Sofia Cabello, Lorde, and Janelle Monáe posed for a group snap in 2018.

Beyoncé Knowles and Laverne Cox posed together in 2017.

Kacey Musgraves performed "Rainbow" at the 2019 ceremony.

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee gave an electrifying performance of their hit "Despacito" in 2018.

Jay Z joined Coldplay on stage in 2009.

Adele and her crew celebrated their album of the year win in 2017.

In 2018, Bruno Mars took home not one, but six trophies for best album, song of the year, record of the year, best R&B album, best R&B song, and best R&B performance.

Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran paired up during the 2016 show.

Alicia Keys picked up multiple awards back in 2002.

Rihanna hung out backstage with Pink and her daughter, Willow Hart, in 2018.

Rihanna and Blue Ivy Carter shared a sweet moment during the 2015 show.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman posed with Seal, Heidi Klum, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Willow Smith at the 2011 Grammys.

Gwyneth Paltrow presented an award on stage in 2012.

In 2018, Lady Gaga delivered an emotional performance of "Joanne" and "Million Reasons."

Justin Bieber and Usher were in sync on stage in 2011.

Sting, Jennifer Aniston, and Brad Pitt were there to see Elton John named the 2000 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Grammys.

Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, Alicia Keys, Michelle Obama, and Jennifer Lopez presented together at the ceremony in 2019.

Sofia Vergara made a cameo as a taxi cab in 2016.

Kanye West and Taylor Swift were actually on good terms in 2015. Ah, those were the days.

Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus took the stage together in 2019.

Christina Aguilera was the winner for best new artist in 2000.

Paula Abdul arrived hand in hand with John Stamos in 1990 (yep, they dated).

Best friends Rihanna and Katy Perry stayed close during the 2012 ceremony.

Gwen Stefani and Eve took the stage together at the Staples Center in 2005 — remember their hit "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"?

Tupac Shakur joined the members of Kiss backstage in 1996 — how hilarious is this photo?

Jennifer Lopez paid tribute to Motown during her 2019 performance.

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears were seated together in 2002.

Michael Jackson planted a sweet kiss on his sister Janet Jackson at the 1993 Grammys.

Jennifer Lopez wowed the crowd in that now-infamous Versace gown alongside Diddy in 2002.

Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga were the epitome of cool in 2018.

Pink took the stage at the ceremony in 2018.

Justin Timberlake and Jay Z took the 2013 show by storm with their performance of "Suit & Tie."

Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift performed together in 2009.

SZA performed at the ceremony for the first time ever in 2018.

In 2019, Lady Gaga rocked the stage at the Grammys.

Kesha had everyone on their feet at the show in 2018.

Nick Jonas reached out for a handshake from Blue Ivy Carter at the 2017 show.

Ricky Martin and Camila Cabello danced together onstage at the 2019 show.

Madonna posed with her many awards in the Grammys press room back in 1999.

Nicki Minaj made a statement with her daring 2012 red carpet arrival.

In 2018, Daddy Yankee and Camila Cabello struck a pose together on the red carpet.

The boys of *NSYNC laid down some sweet harmonies on stage in 2003 (those were the days).

Janelle Monáe performed her hit, "Make Me Feel," at the 2019 show.

All eyes were on Cardi B when she arrived at the 2019 ceremony.

Lauryn Hill joined Mary J. Blige at the 2000 Grammys.

Beyoncé attended the 2000 Grammys with Destiny's Child bandmates Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and Michelle Williams.

Fergie donned an orange lace Roberto Cavalli gown on the red carpet in 2012.

Mariah Carey and Brandy posed together backstage during the ceremony in 1996.

Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus compared cleavage in 2015.

John Mayer posed with a very tan Jessica Simpson in 2005. One year later, they started dating.

Beyoncé took a knee to chat with Adele during the 2013 Grammys.

Carrie Underwood performed in an LED-display gown during the Grammys in 2013.

The look on Taylor Swift's face said it all when she was presented with one of four trophies during the 2010 award show.

In 2016, Lady Gaga performed an onstage tribute to the late David Bowie.

Cardi B posed for a silly snap in the audience in 2018.

Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus caught up backstage at the show in 2018.

Lionel Richie and Adele said "hello" in 2016.

It was the entrance seen round the globe —Lady Gaga arrived on the red carpet in an egg and then "hatched" on stage during her opening performance in 2011.

In 2018, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend arrived at the ceremony hand in hand.

Solange Knowles, Jay Z, and Blue Ivy Carter sat together in 2017.

Rihanna steamed up the stage with her "Wild Thoughts" performance in 2018.