Beyoncé Has Been Killing It at the Grammys For Almost 15 Years

Updated on 1/26/2014 at 7:05 AM

Who runs the Grammy Awards? You already know. Beyoncé has kept our attention at music's biggest award show since the turn of the millennium, when the teenager sprinkled her sweet Texas charm on the red carpet with Destiny's Child. While we hung on her every crescendo and catchy hook — "Say my name, say my name!" — we had no idea she was set to embark on an era of female empowerment paved by hit after hit.

In the years since, our favorite independent woman has taken daring risks in the wardrobe department and under the hot stage lights. No one was ready for her performance of "If I Were a Boy" or that rocking duet with Prince, and we're admittedly unprepared for what will be bestowed upon us when Beyoncé and Jay Z perform together at the 56th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. Will she surprise us with a "Drunk In Love"/"Crazy In Love" medley, captivate us with "Pretty Hurts," or make us dance to "Blow"? The options are endless! One thing is for sure: with a Grammy track record this flawless, we're expecting an out of body experience. Keep reading to relive Queen Bey's best Grammy moments, and come back on Sunday for complete coverage of her every move!

The Early Days

Let's take a trip back to February 2000, when the ladies of Destiny's Child — a quartet at the time — attended their first Grammys show. Beyoncé was only 18 years old!

Diva Behavior

Beyoncé established her penchant for wardrobe changes early on. This was the first of three looks Destiny's Child wore at the 2001 show.

Throw Your Hands Up at Me

Beyoncé proved she was more than capable of commanding the stage when she stepped into the spotlight during Destiny's Child's performance of "Independent Women" and "Say My Name" in 2001.

Bootylicious

What a difference a year can make! The ladies won two Grammy awards in 2001, the first of many for Beyoncé. In the months prior, the final Destiny's Child lineup — Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams — was cemented, and the group began showing noticeably more skin.

Gone Platinum

Beyoncé wore a supersheer and form-fitting top to the Grammys in 2002, at which Destiny's Child won an award for their hit single Survivor.

Music Royalty

Prince and Beyoncé stunned in 2004. The infectious duo performed Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love" and Prince classics "Purple Rain," "Baby I'm a Star," and "Let's Go Crazy."

Solo Star

Beyoncé's gold dress was an appropriate choice for the 46th Grammy Awards in February 2004 — the singer walked away with five awards after her first album, Dangerously in Love, catapulted her to the top of the charts.

Me and My Boyfriend

Beyoncé attended the 2005 show with Jay Z a couple years after their first collaboration, "03 Bonnie & Clyde," got the romance rumor mill churning.

End of an Era

Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle presented an award at the 2006 show. A couple weeks later, the group performed their farewell performance, and Beyoncé focused her energies on her solo career.

B'Day Present

Beyoncé dazzled after winning the Grammy for best contemporary R&B album in 2007.

Queens

Beyoncé and Tina Turner made Grammys history in 2008 with a duet performance of "Proud Mary." Beyoncé referred to the icon as "The Queen." Aretha Franklin, aka "The Queen of Soul," said that she "dismissed it as a cheap shot for controversy." Interestingly enough, Beyoncé fans nicknamed her Queen Bey just a few years later.

Mrs. Carter

We already knew she could dance in heels and hit the high notes. Beyoncé showed us she could rock, too, when she sang "If I Were a Boy" in 2010. It was her first Grammy's performance since marrying Jay Z in April 2008 and foreshadowed the fearless side we'd see on future projects.

Famous Friends

Beyoncé and Gwyneth Paltrow attended the 2011 show together. Both donned revealing black dresses.

Just Two Fans

In 2013, Beyoncé and Ellen DeGeneres introduced Justin Timberlake and Jay Z's performance of Suit & Tie.