Grammy Awards Time Machine: Revisit the 2018 Nominees' First Performances Ever

Kelly Clarkson, Ed Sheeran and more of this year's contenders have all graced the iconic stage before

By Samantha Schnurr Jan 24, 2018 11:00 AMTags

Time to turn back the clocks!

Ahead of the 2018 Grammys on Sunday, the star-studded nominees are preparing for what's sure to be a memorable night filled with performances by contenders like Lady Gaga and Childish Gambino, standout fashion and, of course, plenty of hit music. 

While the annual ceremony may be a brand new world for first-time nominees like Khalid and Lil Uzi Vert, for Grammy veterans like 21-time winner Jay-Z and 14-time nominee Kelly Clarkson, the show is like an old friend—especially when it comes to taking the Grammy stage. 

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2018 Grammy Nominees' First Performances
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For many of this year's contenders, this is hardly the first time they've appeared in front of the Grammy crowd. From Pink and Bruno Mars to Ed Sheeran and Lady Gaga, most of the list of honorees graced the notable stage years ago—some with a special guest. While the fashions may have faded and haircuts changed, we bet you haven't forgotten their past routines.

Ahead of the show on Sunday, take a walk down memory lane and revisit those special first ever Grammy performances with E!'s gallery here