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Then and Now: Grammy Nominees’ First Red Carpets

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Feb 05, 2019 3:26 AM
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Cardi B

Cardi B made her stunning red carpet appearance at the 2018 Grammys, where she was nominated twice for her hit song "Bodak Yellow."


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Bebe Rexha

The "I'm A Mess" singer looked gorgeous in peach in 2018.


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Dave Chappelle

Chappelle smiled at the 2018 Grammys, where he won Best Comedy Album for The Age Of Spin & Deep In The Heart Of Texas.


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Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan posed with his wife at the 2018 Grammys, where he was nominated for Best Comedy Album.


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Brothers Osborne

Country singers T.J. and John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne arrived for their first show in 2017.


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Demi Lovato & Christina Aguilera

This duo is nominated for their song "Fall in Line." Lovato made her first Grammys appearance in 2016, Aguilera 16 years earlier.


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Kendrick Lamar & SZA

The "All The Stars" singers were photographed here in 2016, which also happened to be SZA's Grammys debut. Kendrick made his first appearance in 2014 after garnering 7 nominations. 

 


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Chris Stapleton

The country singer Chris Stapleton posed with his Grammys in 2016. He received his first nomination in 2009.


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Childish Gambino

Donald Glover looked dapper in a tux at the 2015 Grammys. He won the award for Best Traditional R&B Performance one year later for his song "Red Bone."


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Brandi Carlile

"The Joke" singer arrived at the 2016 Grammys for her first show.


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Kacey Musgraves

The award winner smiled on the carpet in a blush-colored dress at the 2014 Grammys.


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Zedd

The DJ smiled on the carpet in 2014 when he won Best Dance Performance for the song "Clarity."


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Travis Scott

The Astroworld rapper posed alongside Mike Dean in 2014.


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Disclosure's Howard and Guy Lawrence arrived at the 2014 Grammys together.


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Pusha T

The "Mercy" rapper was photographed at the Grammys in 2013. He received his first nomination in 2002.


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Miguel

Miguel struck a pose on the red carpet at the 2013 Grammys. He won Best R&B Song for "Adorn" that year.


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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande arrived at her first show in 2011, but received her first nomination in 2015.


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Drake

The "God's Plan" rapper struck a pose at the 2010 Grammys. He took home the gold three years later for his album Take Care.


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Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt wore pinstripes on the carpet at the 2010 Grammys.


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Lady Gaga

This wasn't Lady Gaga's iconic Meat Dress year, but the A Star Is Born actress took home two awards at her first show in 2009.


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Janelle Monáe

The talented actress and singer made her debut at the Grammys in 2009.


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Taylor Swift

There was no bad blood here for the 10-time winner, who wore a purple dress to her first show in 2008.


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Kanye West

Ye, the 21-time winner, lifted his trophy at the 2005 awards, where he won for his album College Dropout.


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Maroon 5

The 2019 Super Bowl halftime performers showed off their awards at the 2005 show when they won for Best New Artist.


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