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Some A-listers have done a total 180 since first walking the show’s red carpet while others look just the same. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
The 2021 Grammy Awards are right around the corner.
The 63rd annual Grammy Awards takes place on Sunday 14 March and will see South African comedian Trevor Noah take to the stage as host for the first time.
In honor of music's biggest night we're taking a look back at when some of our favourite musicians attended the ceremony for the very first time.
Rihanna (2009)
Rihanna stood out in a one-shoulder Roberto Cavalli gown for her first Grammy ceremony in 2009. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Lady Gaga (2010)
Who can forget Lady Gaga's dazzling Grammy debut in Giorgio Armani Prive in 2010. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Jennifer Lopez (1999)
The year before JLo stole the show in that iconic green Versace frock, she rocked a far more low-key gold minidress in 1999. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
John Legend (2005)
John Legend cut a dapper figure on the red carpet and took home an award for his song, Ordinary People in 2005. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Katy Perry (2009)
Katy Perry oozed old Hollywood glamour in Basil Soda for her Grammy Awards debut in 2009. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Destiny's Child (2000)
Kelly Rowland, Farrah Franklin, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Wiliams of Destiny's Child co-ordinated in muted tones in 2000. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Justin Bieber (2010)
Who could forget the baby-faced Justin Bieber's suit and sneaker look at the 2010 ceremony. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Celine Dion (1992)
Far from the fashion risk taker she is these days, Celine Dion played it safe in tights at her first Grammy Awards in 1992. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Adele (2009)
Adele kept it simple in a custom-made black satin Barbara Tfank dress in 2009. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Selena Gomez (2011)
Selena Gomez shimmered in a metallic J. Mendel gown that lent her a gorgeous glow in 2011. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Britney Spears (2000)
Britney Spears went full glam for her first Grammy Awards show in 2000, donning a white gown with cut-out straps by Randolph Duke. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Taylor Swift (2008)
At her Grammy Awards red carpet debut in 2008, Taylor Swift opted for a romantic lavender gown by Sandy Spika. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Mariah Carey (1991)
Mariah Carey accepted the award for Best New Artist in a black mini dress and stockings in 1991. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Ariana Grande (2011)
Ariana Grande stunned in a charming white mini-dress at the 2011 ceremony. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Kanye West (2005)
Kanye West shone in all white at his Grammy debut in 2005 and took home three gongs for Late Registration. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Christina Aguilera (2000)
Christina Aguilera took home the award for Best New Artist in 2000 wearing a silver Versace dress. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Miley Cyrus (2008)
Miley Cyrus looked lovely in Celine at the 2008 ceremony but later told Cosmopolitan magazine that she regretted her Grammy Awards outfit choices from 2008 to 2013. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Madonna (1999)
Madonna kept it casual despite having a big night at the Grammy Awards in 1999, picking up three gongs for Ray of Light. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
The Weeknd (2014)
He might have gone home empty handed, but The Weeknd looked dapper at his first Grammy Awards in 2014. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Janet Jackson (1993)
Janet Jackson donned a chic white suit and red ribbon to raise awareness for AIDS in 1993. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Alicia Keys (2001)
Alicia Keys took the dress-over-jeans look to a new level with this sari-inspired look in 2001. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Shakira (2001)
Shakira matched her Grammy, for best Latin Pop Album, in 2001 with this metallic short-and-long minidress. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Drake (2009)
Drake kept it simple in a black suit and white shirt at his first ceremony in 2009. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Gwen Stefani (1997)
Gwen Stefani rocked a kooky Hindu-inspired floral dress and coat at the 1997 Grammy Awards. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Usher (1998)
Usher took a serious fashion risk in an oversized brown leather coat at the 1998 ceremony. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Cher (1974)
Cher sported a white bikini-style top adorned with a sequin butterfly. Topping off her 1974 Grammy's look, she wore a matching pastel butterfly accessory in her hair and a sheer shawl. (CREDIT: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
South Africans can catch a live broadcast of the show on DStv's 1Magic (103) on Monday 15 March at 03:00, or watch the repeat on the same channel at 20:30 that evening.
Sources: people.com, wonderwall.com, usmagazine.com, harpersbazaar.com, vogue.com, dailymail.co.uk
