With this year’s Billboard Music Awards just around the corner, we’re throwing it back to some of the most show-stopping looks of all time.
The show, which is hosted by Billboard to honor some of the biggest and most popular names in their charts, first began back in 1990 and was held annually with the exception of 2007 through 2010.
Some of the most awarded artists include Drake, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber but our favorite moments have to be the memorable looks pulled by stars on the red carpet and on stage.
This year’s show will be held on November 19 in Las Vegas. Swift, who is also the most-decorated female BBMAs artist of all time, tops the finalists this year with nominations in 20 categories. Morgan Wallen, who is the most-nominated male finalist, has 17 nominations. Luke Combs, Drake, Swift, SZA and Wallen are all this year’s Top Artist finalists.
Performers include Mariah Carey who will take to the stage to perform her hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and we’re so excited. Tate McRae, Wallen, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, Karol G, Stray Kids, NewJeans, and Peso Pluma will also perform.
But more on that later! For now, we’re taking all the way back to the show’s earliest days for the best Billboard Music Awards looks of all time.
Joni Mitchell
Musician Joni Mitchell channeled her typical boho style when she stepped out at the first ever Billboard Music Awards in 1990.
Vanessa Williams
In 1991, future Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams was all smiles in this ensemble.
Billy Ray Cyrus
‘Achy Breaky Heart’ singer and Miley Cyrus’ dad blened a black tie top half with his southern roots on the bottom in 1992.
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston’s 1992 look was this stunning, embellished red trouser set.
Shania Twain
Shania Twain’s 1996 look was super casual proving she’s always be too cool for school.
Shaquille O’Neal & TLC
It doesn’t get more 90s than TLC posing in matching looks with Shaquille O’Neal.
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The Spice Girls spiced up the BMAs in 1997 and we want every last item they’re wearing.
Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra’s full-length gown in 1999 would look equally as iconic on this year’s carpet.
N’Sync
How iconically late 90s did N’Sync look at the 1998 show?
Britney Spears
Princess of pop Britney Spears looked like royalty in this gown back in 1999.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson has long dominated the BMAs and we think she looks cool and edgy in this skirt and shirt set in 2001.
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani was still in No Doubt when she stepped out at the 2001 Billboard Music Awards in this amazing ensemble.
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson looked like a ray of sunshine in 2005 in this yellow mini dress.
Nelly Furtado
Nelly Furtado’s ornate 2006 dress is super fun and chic.
Beyoncé
We’re still thinking about Beyoncé’s showstopping 2011 BMAs performance of “Run The World” in this chainmail dress.
Madonna
Madonna looked strong and fierce in this feminine suit during her 2016 performance.
Rihanna
Queen of fashion Rihanna wore this fun take on a blazer dress back in 2016.
Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas proved menswear can be vibrant and fun with his 2021 suit.
Megan Fox
In 2022, Megan Fox wore this striking gown with a daring leg slit.
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