The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held in 1959 and was set up to honor musical accomplishments by performers for the previous year. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by popular artists. Here’s a few of our favorites.
Grammy Performances Through the Years: Our Favorites was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. 2015
Pharrell’s performance of ‘Happy’
2. 2014
Beyonce’s Performance of ‘Drunk In Love’
3. 2013
LL Cool J ft. Chuck D and Travis Barker
4. 2012
Jennifer Hudson’s tribute to Whitney Houston
5. 2011
Rihanna’s performance of ‘What’s My Name’
6. 2010
Beyonce’s performance of ‘If I Were a Boy’ at the 2010 Grammy Awards.
7. 2009
Jennifer Hudson’s performance of ‘You Pulled Me Through’ at the 2009 Grammy Awards.
8. 2008
Beyoncé & Tina Turner perform ‘Proud Mary’
9. 2006
Kanye West and Jamie Foxx’s performance of ‘Gold Digger’ at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
10. 2005
Jamie Foxx and Alicia Keys’ performance of ‘Georgia On My Mind’ at the 2005 Grammy Awards.
11. 2000
TLC’s performance of ‘Waterfalls’
12. 1996
Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men’s performance of ‘One Sweet Day’ at the 1996 Grammy Awards.
13. 1994
Whitney Houston’s performance of ‘I Will Always Love You’ at the 1994 Grammy Awards.
14. 1988
Michael Jackson’s performance of ‘Man in the Mirror’ at the 1988 Grammy Awards.
