THEN AND NOW: Music stars when they won their first Grammy

Erin McDowellApr 2, 2022, 19:34 IST

Taylor Swift at the 2010 Grammys and at the 2021 Grammys.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Many Grammy winners have gone on to even greater success.
Taylor Swift was just 20 years old when she won four Grammys for her album "Fearless."

Lionel Richie won his first Grammy in 1983, although he received nominations at the five previous ceremonies.

Olivia Newton John and Lionel Richie during the 25th Annual Grammy Awards.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Lionel Richie is currently performing in his Las Vegas residency.

Lionel Richie performs during the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert at DAR Constitution Hall on March 9, 2022.Shannon Finney/Getty Images

Beyoncé accepted her first two Grammy awards when Destiny's Child won best R&B song and best R&B performance by a duo or group for "Say My Name."

Destiny's Child on stage at the 43rd annual Grammy Awards on January 27, 2001.Dave Hogan/Getty Images

Beyoncé now holds the record as the most-nominated woman and the most-awarded singer in Grammys history.

Beyoncé during the ABC telecast of the 94th Oscars in Los Angeles, California.Mason Poole/A.M.P.A.S.

Taylor Swift won four Grammys in 2010. At the time, she was the youngest Grammy winner in history.

Taylor Swift speaks onstage during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

At the 2021 Grammy Awards, Swift became the first woman to win album of the year three times.

Taylor Swift at the 2021 Grammy Awards.Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

The first year she was even nominated, Billie Eilish became the first woman to take home the "Big Four" at the Grammy Awards: album, record of the year, song of the year, and best new artist.

Billie Eilish accepts the song of the year award onstage during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

The first year she was even nominated, Billie Eilish became the first woman to take home the "Big Four" at the Grammy Awards: album, record of the year, song of the year, and best new artist.

Billie Eilish is now a seven-time Grammy winner and recently accepted her first Oscar.

Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell pose in the press room at the 2022 Oscars.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

At his first-ever Grammy Awards, John Legend took home wins for best new artist, best male R&B vocal performance, and best R&B album.

John Legend attending the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.Steve Granitz Archive 1/WireImage/Getty Images

John Legend is now a 12-time Grammy winner and has been nominated 33 times.

John Legend attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

John Mayer won his first Grammy award in 2003 for his hit song "Your Body Is a Wonderland."

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and Kim Cattrall present a Grammy to John Mayer.M. Caulfield/WireImage/Getty Images

John Mayer now has seven Grammys. He also recently announced he was leaving Columbia, his record label of 21 years.

John Mayer performs onstage during the Sob Rock Tour at Climate Pledge Arena on March 22, 2022.Mat Hayward/Getty Images

Bruno Mars was nominated in seven categories when he attended his first Grammy Awards in 2011. He won best male pop vocal performance for "Just The Way You Are."

Bruno Mars poses in the press room at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011.Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Mars, who now performs as part of the duo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak, is nominated for two awards at the 2022 Grammys.

Bruno Mars accepts the best duo/group of the year award onstage at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 22, 2022.Rich Fury/Getty Images

Lady Gaga won her first of 12 Grammys in 2010 for her hit dance song "Poker Face."

Lady Gaga poses in the press room at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010.Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Lady Gaga is now a 12-time Grammy award winner. She is nominated for multiple awards, including record and album of the year, at this year's ceremony.

Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli at the 2022 Oscars.Myung Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

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THEN AND NOW: Music stars when they won their first Grammy

Lionel Richie won his first Grammy in 1983, although he received nominations at the five previous ceremonies.

Lionel Richie is currently performing in his Las Vegas residency.

Beyoncé accepted her first two Grammy awards when Destiny's Child won best R&B song and best R&B performance by a duo or group for "Say My Name."

Beyoncé now holds the record as the most-nominated woman and the most-awarded singer in Grammys history.

Taylor Swift won four Grammys in 2010. At the time, she was the youngest Grammy winner in history.

At the 2021 Grammy Awards, Swift became the first woman to win album of the year three times.

The first year she was even nominated, Billie Eilish became the first woman to take home the "Big Four" at the Grammy Awards: album, record of the year, song of the year, and best new artist.

Billie Eilish is now a seven-time Grammy winner and recently accepted her first Oscar.

At his first-ever Grammy Awards, John Legend took home wins for best new artist, best male R&B vocal performance, and best R&B album.

John Legend is now a 12-time Grammy winner and has been nominated 33 times.

John Mayer won his first Grammy award in 2003 for his hit song "Your Body Is a Wonderland."

John Mayer now has seven Grammys. He also recently announced he was leaving Columbia, his record label of 21 years.

Bruno Mars was nominated in seven categories when he attended his first Grammy Awards in 2011. He won best male pop vocal performance for "Just The Way You Are."

Mars, who now performs as part of the duo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak, is nominated for two awards at the 2022 Grammys.

Lady Gaga won her first of 12 Grammys in 2010 for her hit dance song "Poker Face."

Lady Gaga is now a 12-time Grammy award winner. She is nominated for multiple awards, including record and album of the year, at this year's ceremony.