14 Lady Gaga Moments That Blew Us Away This Year

Lady Gaga has absolutely been killing it in 2015, and we're not just talking about all those unfortunate victims on American Horror Story: Hotel. Between her mind-blowing performance at this year's Oscars, her powerful music video for "Til It Happens to You," and so much more, we're going gaga for Mother Monster more than we ever have before. Even the cast of American Horror Story can't stop gushing over the pop star. Join us as we look back at her most fantastic moments from 2015 — including all that PDA with fiancé Taylor Kinney — and then get ready for a smashing end of the year.

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Earning the Title of Billboard's Woman of the Year
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Earning the Title of Billboard's Woman of the Year

It's a pretty exceptional honor, seeing as the starlet didn't actually put out an album in 2015. In addition to the title, Gaga gave an expository new interview about her career, entering her 30s, and today's youth.

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Her First Grammy Win in Four Years
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Her First Grammy Win in Four Years

Prior to 2015, Gaga's last Grammy wins were in 2011. The Fame Monster won for best pop vocal album, and "Bad Romance" won for best female pop vocal performance and best short form music video. This year, Gaga and Tony Bennet's Cheek to Cheek took home the Grammy for best traditional pop vocal album.

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Slaying the Hell Out of American Horror Story: Hotel
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Slaying the Hell Out of American Horror Story: Hotel

Lady Gaga had the esteemed honor of revealing the theme of American Horror Story's fifth season: Hotel. For the record, she's absolutely killing it as The Countess.

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A Golden Globe Nomination For Her Work
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A Golden Globe Nomination For Her Work

That's right, Lady Gaga has earned an esteemed Golden Globe nod for her work as The Countess on American Horror Story: Hotel.

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Her Sweet Engagement to Taylor Kinney
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Her Sweet Engagement to Taylor Kinney

Taylor Kinney and Lady Gaga got engaged in February after meeting on the set of the "Yoü and I" music video in 2011. Since then, Taylor has shared more details about the proposal, and Lady Gaga teased details about her wedding dress. Plus, look at that gorgeous ring.

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Her Showstopping Moment at the Academy Awards
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Her Showstopping Moment at the Academy Awards

At this year's Oscars, we were all blindsided by Gaga's tribute to The Sound of Music, which she belted out like it was nothing. Even Julie Andrews was blown away.

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Her Happier, Healthier, and More Confident Attitude
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Her Happier, Healthier, and More Confident Attitude

In June, Gaga escaped to the Bahamas with friends, and we couldn't help but notice how happy she seemed. Her beaming smile was glowing, and she even posted a slew of photos flaunting her gorgeous curves.

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Her Powerful, Gut-Wrenching New Music Video

Gaga seemingly dropped the new music video for "Til It Happens to You" out of nowhere. We were blown away by the shocking, moving, no-holds-barred way the video addressed an incredibly sensitive issue. Plus, the song alone is incredible.

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Breaking Ground on Her Fifth Studio Album
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Breaking Ground on Her Fifth Studio Album

Lady Gaga has been teasing her album all year and bolstered excitement to an all-time high in August. She posted a selfie with the caption "LG5 time," leaving us to gather as much information as we can about the new album.

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A Trip Down the Aisle . . . For Her Best Friend's Wedding
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A Trip Down the Aisle . . . For Her Best Friend's Wedding

Lady Gaga couldn't help but share a slew of snaps from her best friend's wedding celebrations in New Orleans. We're hoping this isn't the only wedding we see her at in the coming months . . . wink wink.

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Total Domination on the Emmys Red Carpet
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Total Domination on the Emmys Red Carpet

Gaga presented at this year's Emmy Awards, but first she shut it down on the red carpet. She even flustered one of the night's winners!

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A Historic, Unprecedented Move During New York Fashion Week

Gaga made Fashion Week history by presenting the Tom Ford runway show in the form of a music video. The piece featured tons of fierce clothing, model dancing, and an addicting beat to boot.

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The Polar Plunge With Her Shirtless Beau
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The Polar Plunge With Her Shirtless Beau

Taylor Kinney and Lady Gaga turned the Polar Plunge into a date back in March. To help benefit the Special Olympics, the two submerged themselves in the icy Lake Michigan, and the pictures were just so sweet.

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Her Very First Strut Up the Met Gala Stairs
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Her Very First Strut Up the Met Gala Stairs

Lady Gaga performed at the Met Gala in 2010, but 2015 marked the first time she appeared on the red carpet. We'd venture to say she left her mark.