The Grammys are almost upon us! The 65th Annual Grammy Awards take place on February 5, 2023, and in honor of the occasion, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at when our favorite artists attended the ceremony for the very first time! The first up?
Kelly Clarkson, singer-turned-talk show host, attended the prestigious music event two years after winning the very first season of “American Idol.” She was seen here at the 2004 Grammys where she was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her song ‘Miss Independent’.
Keep reading to see more stars’ first visits to the Grammys…
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Babies! Kesha and Justin Bieber, who presented together, both attended the Grammys for the first time in 2010. While the Biebs earned her first two nominations the following year, Kesha would have to wait another eight years to gain some recognition.
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Olivia Rodrigo attended her first Grammys in 2022 and won Best New Artist that night! The young star did just that in this form-fitting Vivienne Westwood number.
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Taylor Swift looked lovely in lavender on her Grammys debut in 2008, when she was nominated for Best New Artist.
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Drake’s first Grammys were in 2010. He brought his mom as a date!
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Adele’s first Grammys? The superstar attended in 2009 and won two awards – Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for ‘Chasing Pavements’.
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In 1999 – the first time she went to the Grammy Awards – Jennifer Lopez shone in a gold strapless micro-mini dress. (She got her first nomination the following year.)
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Selena Gomez has yet to be nominated for a Grammy, but she has taken part in the major music event several times. The first one? In 2011, when she supported then-boyfriend Justin Bieber and his two nominations.
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In 2017, a newcomer to the country world named Maren Morris was in attendance for her first-ever Grammy Awards as Best New Artist nominee. Although she didn’t win that award at home, she won best country solo performance for her song “My Church.”
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Mariah Carey stunned in a rhinestone-trimmed LBD while posing with her awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at her first-ever Grammy Awards in 1991.
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Kacey Musgraves attended the 2014 Grammys – her first. She lost in the Best New Artist category that year, but won Best Country Song and Best Country Album for “Merry Go ‘Round” and “Same Trailer Different Park”, respectively. It might come as a surprise to see the star in such an understated, neutral dress, as she’s now known for her bold and gorgeous fashion moments.
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In 2005, a young singer named John Legend walked the Grammys red carpet for the first time. The following year he returned with an astonishing eight nominations.
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Lady Gaga had an incredibly memorable fashion moment at the 2010 Grammy Awards, which was her first experience with music’s biggest night (despite earning her first nomination the year before). In 2010, she won two Grammys and scored three more nominations.
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Britney Spears first attended the Grammy Awards in 2000, the year she earned her first two nominations: Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Keith Urban rocked a sharp, frosty outfit with an equally LOL-worthy ensemble while giving a thumbs-up at his first Grammy Awards in 2001. The first nominee scored a snap for his track “Rollercoaster” this year- there.
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In 1986, a young Whitney Houston won a Grammy at her first ceremony. She won Best Pop Vocal Performance for “Saving All My Love For You”.
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Gwen Stefani first attended the Grammy Awards in 1997. Her band, No Doubt, earned their first two nominations that year: Best New Artist and Best Rock Album for “Tragic Kingdom.”
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Christina Aguilera first attended the Grammys in 2000 and walked away with the Best New Artist award.
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Kanye West walked the Grammys red carpet for the first time in 2005. That night, he collected three trophies including two for his own songs (best rap song for “Jesus Walks” and best rap album for “The College Dropout ) and one for co-writing Alicia Keys’ “You Don’t Know My Name” (which won Best R&B Song).
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At the 2008 Grammy Awards, the year she earned her second nomination, Miranda Lambert walked the red carpet with then-boyfriend Blake Shelton and it was the first time he attended the most great musical evening. (It’s unclear whether or not she attended the ceremony in 2007 as a first-time nominee.)
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Celine Dion looked SO different when she first attended the Grammy Awards in 1992, the year before she got her first nomination – and finally won!
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The first time Beyonce attended the Grammy Awards was in 2000 as a quarterback for Destiny’s Child with Kelly Rowland, Farrah Franklin and Michelle Williams. The girl group earned their first nomination that year for their hit “Bills, Bills, Bills.”
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JAY-Z was not present when he won his first Grammy (best rap album for “Vol. 2…Hard Knock Life”) in 1999: he boycotted the ceremony that year to protest the fact that DMX did not get a single nomination. for his first studio album, “It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot”. Hova finally made his Grammy debut in 2004, the year he landed two Grammys for “Crazy In Love,” his hit collaboration with his wife, Beyonce.
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The men of U2 – The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr. and Bono – first attended the Grammys in 1988. First-time nominees took home two awards that year, including album of the year for “The Joshua Tree”. ”
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Despite having been in the music business for almost a decade prior, pop star-turned-actress Mandy Moore didn’t attend her first Grammys until 2007.
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First-time nominee Katy Perry looked pretty in pink at the 2009 Grammy Awards, her first experience with music’s biggest night. She earned a nomination for her hit “I Kissed a Girl” that year.
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Pink attended her first ever Grammy Awards in 2002. That night, she also won her first ever Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for “Lady Marmalade” featuring Lil’ Kim, Mya and Christina Aguilera.
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In 2007, Rihanna arrived at her first Grammy Awards in a gorgeous green dress. The following year, she garnered four nominations and won a Grammy for her hit “Umbrella.”
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1995 saw Sheryl Crow win Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Record of the Year trophies for ‘All I Wanna Do’ when she attended her first ever Grammy Awards.
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First-time nominee Carrie Underwood won both awards she was up for (Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance) at the 2007 Grammy Awards, which was her first experience with music’s biggest night.
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A baby-faced Miley Cyrus first attended the Grammys in 2008. (She earned her first and only nomination in 2015.)
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Ed Sheeran was nominated for his first Grammy in 2013 and arrived at the ceremony in style. Although his hit “The A Team” didn’t win Song of the Year that night, three years later Ed took home the same award (along with Best Pop Solo Performance) for his track “Thinking Out Loud”.
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Fergie first attended the Grammys in 2004 – the year she earned her first two nominations (Best Rap/Singing Collaboration and Record of the Year for “Where Is the Love?”) as part of the Black Eyed Peas.
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Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick and *NSYNC’s Justin Timberlake first attended the Grammys in 2000, the year they earned their first two nominations.
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In 1998, two years after tying the knot, Faith Hill accompanied husband Tim McGraw to his first Grammy Awards. The duo was up for an award for their “It’s Your Love” collaboration that year. (Tim actually earned his first nomination the year before, but it doesn’t appear he attended the ceremony.) As for Faith, she actually made her Grammy debut a few years before her husband…
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Faith Hill was a blank sight at the 1995 Grammy Awards. (It would take her another two years before she got her first nomination.)
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Ricky Martin’s first Grammys were in 1999—and he won! He won the trophy for best Latin pop performance for “Vuelve”. A year later, he returns with four nominations after releasing his self-titled English crossover album.
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Arriving in a rather questionable fashion choice, Alicia Keys walked her first Grammys red carpet in 2002. That night, she nearly made history, becoming the woman with the second-most Grammys wins in just one night — five — including Best New Artist and Best R&B. album for “Songs in A minor”.
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It was all leopard print for Nicki Minaj in 2011. That year was her first time attending the Grammy Awards, and it also marked her first nomination. She was up for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “My Chick Bad” featuring Ludacris.
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Although Elton John got his first Grammy nomination in 1971, he didn’t attend the awards ceremony until 2000, the year he was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year.
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Bruno Mars’ first Grammys? 2011, when he won the trophy for best male pop vocal performance for “Just The Way You Are”.
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Paul McCartney’s late wife Linda McCartney accompanied him to the 1971 Grammy Awards where he won on behalf of The Beatles. It was the first time Macca had been pictured at the ceremony, despite his band winning their first Grammy in 1965.
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Shakira won a trophy at her first Grammys in 2001. She won Best Latin Pop Album for “Shakira MTV Unplugged.”
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Cher and Stevie Wonder, who won four awards that year, had fun hanging out backstage at the 1974 Grammy Awards. either had attended the ceremony before 1974.)
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Super buff and brunette Madonna cleaned up during the 1999 Grammy Awards. Although she had garnered multiple nominations in previous years (and won her first Grammy in 1992), this was the first time she was pictured at the ceremony. (It is unclear whether or not she attended before 1999.)
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