Top 20 Most Amazing Grammy Performances of All Time

These musical performances will blow your mind! For this list, we’ll be looking at show-stopping numbers at this annual awards show that were so iconic they deserve their own ceremony. Our countdown includes The White Stripes, Beyoncé, Eminem & Elton John, Kendrick Lamar, Adele, and more! Let us know in the comments what your favorite Grammy performances are!

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[WatchMojo]

Let us know in the comments what your favorite Grammy performances are!

[pingidjit]

P!nk just puts on such an awesome show. She is phenomenal in all ways!

[whitleysdollhouse]

"Michael Jackson: The Way You Make Me Feel/Man In The Mirror", the number one Most Amazing Grammy Performance of All Time and that takes the cake

[craftsandmore]

I am so glad that majority of the bests is still the old 90s and the early 2000s. The Mtv and Vh1 were the only channels we could watch the music. Back then Grammy Award show was something we would look forward to. Feeling nostalgic!

[giggles]

P!nk's "Glitter in the Air" performance never fails to strike me even after the countless times I've watched it here on YouTube. It's powerful artistically, but the story behind it is even better: P!nk went on Ellen the day after that performance and she spoke candidly about how she'd never really felt the industry had taken her seriously over the years, as though many of them looked down their nose at her. Watching it with that in your mind lets you see it from an entirely different perspective. It's almost as though she were giving everyone the middle finger when she spun high above them and showered their tuxedos and designer gowns with water. That aside, nobody there in the theatre or watching it on television that night could argue her performance was anything short of breathtaking. P!nk nailed the live vocals while dangling upside down and ended it with a dramatic descent back to the floor in a pose that seemed almost Christlike. She then took a defiant bow, as though she felt she'd finally proven herself.
She certainly did.

[Free_Bird_Regina]

MJ'S performance at the 1988 Grammies gives me chills, everytime I see it 🤘💯💜

[LordDarma]

It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World performance tribute to James Brown by Christina Aguilera is one of the best live performances of all time in Grammy. The iconic shout to give respect to James Brown, the range, lows, chesty notes, falsetto, distortion of Xtina’s voice is insane. Plus you can never ignore her superior stage presence. She killed that performance and will be forever iconic in the history of Grammy Award shows ever.

[joejoe]

Christina Aguilera is so underrated, I can't even deal!!!

[itsGabby]

Just knew that MJ's 1988 Grammy perf would top the list. It was broadcast from Radio City Music Hall that night. The King of Pop's ultimate showstopper made it an incredible night for music fans.

[dennisdelgado]

Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in the 1984 Grammy’s was one of the most impressive performances I remember!

[RemiXRemi_]

Of course Michael Jackson's performance is 1st. He took everybody to church that day; undoubtedly the greatest performer ever.

[mr.decencykeepinitreal]

Both Eminem and Elton John did a great job on their performance in 2001.

[joefunsmith]

I really thought Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone's Janis Joplin tribute was gonna be in there. I would put it at #3 or 4 behind #1 Michael Jackson (no contest at #1), Whitney, and the Eminem/Elton performance.

[ghfun]

No Ricky Martin? His performance got standing ovation and everyone was talking about it day after, Madonna hugged him after .Not to mention it got the latino wave going.

[jaylouis]

Yes! You guys were right on the money with your #1. I still get chills when I watch that performance today.

[tomwhited]

YES!! If Michael's '88 performance wasn't #1 I was gonna be seriously pissed!!!

[marcianodemidof]

Michael Jackson 🙏🏾 😔. Miss this amazing entertainer/Music Artist to this day. When it comes to the women voices..., damn, so many legnds, so many names in so many catagories. Simply one of those reasons why I looove Music. It's emotions. Man in the mirror..., I'm not gonna lie..., Goosebumps, sadnes only to end up in tears everytime when i hear this song. Specially this one at the awards from way back in the day. Rest in peace King of Pop Michael Jackson 🙏🏾 😔.

[retrodreamings]

Not only did MJ revolutionise the Super Bowl performances, but the Grammys too. The music scene. Pop music. Music videos. He truly paved the way for many artists (especially black artists) today, as their careers wouldn’t be the same without him.

[LuCKyDuCKy]

My favorite was “Lady Marmalade” from “Moulin Rouge”. Was amazing singers and just a GREAT performance imho

[willgrand]

"When You Believe" by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston is ICONIC!