Blast From the Past: This Is What the Grammys Looked Like 10 Years Ago
We are just days away from this year's Grammy Awards, and with performances from Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and many more, it should be a night to remember. I mean, it is music's biggest night, after all, right? In honor of the upcoming 60th annual ceremony, we thought we'd take a walk down memory lane and look back at what the Grammys were like 10 years ago. Remember when Beyoncé and Tina Turner teamed up for an electrifying performance? Or how about when the late Prince was inducted into the Grammys Hall of Fame? Yes, we're taking it all the way back to 2008.
Alicia Keys presented Prince with the Hall of Fame Award.
Rihanna won her first Grammy for best rap/sung collaboration for "Umbrella" with JAY-Z.
Not only did the late Amy Winehouse win five Grammys for Rehab, but she performed via satellite from London.
Taylor Swift scored a nod for best new artist.
Cyndi Lauper and Miley Cyrus teamed up to present an award together.
Aretha Franklin performed "Never Gonna Break My Faith" with BeBe Winans.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen made their red carpet debut as a couple.
Former pals Beyoncé, JAY-Z, and Kanye West shared a laugh in the audience.
John Legend joined Fergie on stage for a performance of "Finally."
Rihanna made her Grammys stage debut alongside The Time.
Miley Cyrus and Cher hung out backstage.
Alicia Keys and John Mayer heated up the show with their duet of "No One."
Kanye West honored his late mom, Donda, with a touching performance of "Hey Mama."
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill arrived hand in hand.
Cher shone bright while introducing Beyoncé and Tina Turner.
Rihanna and Carrie Underwood posed for a cute photo backstage.
Cirque du Soleil paid tribute to The Beatles with an amazing acrobatic performance.
Former couple Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert cozied up on the red carpet.
Solange and JAY-Z chatted in the audience.
Keely Smith and Kid Rock had the audience on their feet with their performance of "That Ol' Black Magic."
Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole presented an award together.
Beyoncé and Yoko Ono hit the red carpet together.
The Clark Sisters took the stage for a performance after taking home three awards, including best gospel performance.
Nelly Furtado and Josh Groban reunited on the red carpet.
Former couple Fergie and Josh Duhamel cuddled up in the audience.
Kanye West sat with Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks in the audience.
Stevie Wonder was all smiles while presenting an award.
Usher and Quincy Jones presented the album of the year award to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss for Raising Sand.
Paramore scored a nomination for best new artist.
Beyoncé and Tina Turner brought the house down with an epic performance of "Proud Mary."