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The 59th Annual Grammy Awards: Best and worst dressed
Center cutouts and political statements set the tone for this fashion forward affair
Published 9:11 pm, Sunday, February 12, 2017
Best: Bowing down to Celine Dion's stunning emerald green showstopper.
Best: Bowing down to Celine Dion's stunning emerald green showstopper.
Worst: Skrillex's Grammy outfit is what someone would wear to the grocery store.
Worst: Skrillex's Grammy outfit is what someone would wear to the grocery store.
Best: Even though MeLo-X's suit looks like the result of a spray paint job, his glasses, bandanna and hair are so quintessentially Grammys!
Best: Even though MeLo-X's suit looks like the result of a spray paint job, his glasses, bandanna and hair are so quintessentially Grammys!
Worst: Girl Crush took it this look to a place no sound-thinking person would go...the kiddie ball house.
Worst: Girl Crush took it this look to a place no sound-thinking person would go...the kiddie ball house.
Best: Paris Jackson's dress is colorful, funky, and perfect for a 18-year-old to wear. That hair gets a yay!
Best: Paris Jackson's dress is colorful, funky, and perfect for a 18-year-old to wear. That hair gets a yay!
We're not sure: CeeLo Green? More like CeeLo gold. We hope Gnarly Davidson is as big a hit as this outfit.
We're not sure: CeeLo Green? More like CeeLo gold. We hope Gnarly Davidson is as big a hit as this outfit.
Worst: Camila Cabello's princess gown would've fared better with an up-do.
Worst: Camila Cabello's princess gown would've fared better with an up-do.
Worst: Musicians Matt Skiba, Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus of Blink 182. "Gangster Rap made me do it?" Is this what you wear when you are nominated for your first Grammy after 25 years Travis Barker?
Worst: Musicians Matt Skiba, Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus of Blink 182. "Gangster Rap made me do it?" Is this what you wear when you are nominated for your first Grammy after 25 years Travis Barker?
Best: Shaun Robinson's shapely green gown is sexy, and the hunter green color beautifully compliments her skin tone.
Best: Shaun Robinson's shapely green gown is sexy, and the hunter green color beautifully compliments her skin tone.
Worst: Lady Gaga is no doubt a star, so she doesn't need to put all of her goods on display like this anymore.
Worst: Lady Gaga is no doubt a star, so she doesn't need to put all of her goods on display like this anymore.
Best: This gown doesn't fall outside of Adele's parameters, but the olive green color is a pleasant surprise.
Best: This gown doesn't fall outside of Adele's parameters, but the olive green color is a pleasant surprise.
Worst: Boots (L) and actor Rose McGowan looks are shocking and also, awful.
Worst: Boots (L) and actor Rose McGowan looks are shocking and also, awful.
Best: Carrie Underwood is so sizzling in this red sparkling gown it's almost too much.
Best: Carrie Underwood is so sizzling in this red sparkling gown it's almost too much.
Best: Charli XCX channeled a lovely '50s structured gown that tapered at the ankle. Red shoes polished off the chic red look.
Best: Charli XCX channeled a lovely '50s structured gown that tapered at the ankle. Red shoes polished off the chic red look.
Best: Jennifer Lopez's pastel purple dress is like frosting- delicious and addictive.
Best: Jennifer Lopez's pastel purple dress is like frosting- delicious and addictive.
Best: Nick Jonas looks so grown up in this edgy jacket.
Best: Nick Jonas looks so grown up in this edgy jacket.
Best: That moment when Joy Villa wears the President's political slogan better than the President.
Best: That moment when Joy Villa wears the President's political slogan better than the President.
Worst: It's hard to take your eyes off Katy Perry's dress, but not for the right reasons.
Worst: It's hard to take your eyes off Katy Perry's dress, but not for the right reasons.
Best: Halsey is a spark in this electric blue outfit. She's also making tracksuits look good again.
Best: Halsey is a spark in this electric blue outfit. She's also making tracksuits look good again.
Best: Those are some nice sleeves there, Demi Lovato.
Best: Those are some nice sleeves there, Demi Lovato.
Best: Jason Derulo isn't messing around tonight.
Best: Jason Derulo isn't messing around tonight.
Best: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill live up to their reputations as country's hottest couple. Their Grammy attire is on point.
Best: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill live up to their reputations as country's hottest couple. Their Grammy attire is on point.
Best: Why not make a statement on the red carpet, even if it is a political statement.
Best: Why not make a statement on the red carpet, even if it is a political statement.
Best: Diana Gordon's black dress, hair and makeup are perfection. This look is an "A" plus.
Best: Diana Gordon's black dress, hair and makeup are perfection. This look is an "A" plus.
Worst: "Best New Artist" nominee Kelsea Ballerini is completely washed out in this boring, nude gown.
Worst: "Best New Artist" nominee Kelsea Ballerini is completely washed out in this boring, nude gown.
Worst: Santigold will now be referred to as the "Grandmother of Dragons."
Worst: Santigold will now be referred to as the "Grandmother of Dragons."
Best: Kat Graham looks like licorice from Candy Land.
Best: Kat Graham looks like licorice from Candy Land.
Best: Host James Corden and Julia Carey nail this dusty pink and champagne ensemble.
Best: Host James Corden and Julia Carey nail this dusty pink and champagne ensemble.
Worst: Solange Knowles, could you be any brighter?
Worst: Solange Knowles, could you be any brighter?
Best: What else would we expect from Chance The Rapper other than a Mario-looking outfit?
Best: What else would we expect from Chance The Rapper other than a Mario-looking outfit?
Worst: Rihanna, just because your skirt is big doesn't mean it's great.
Worst: Rihanna, just because your skirt is big doesn't mean it's great.
Worst: Heidi Klum may not be a singer, but that doesn't give her permission to look boring on a red carpet. But look at those legs!
Worst: Heidi Klum may not be a singer, but that doesn't give her permission to look boring on a red carpet. But look at those legs!
Best: Lars Ulrich of Metallica (R) and Jessica Miller: This couple is metal.
Best: Lars Ulrich of Metallica (R) and Jessica Miller: This couple is metal.
Year: 1992, 35th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Arrested Development (Baba Oje, Rasa Don, Headliner, Montsho Eshe, Rasa Don, Speech)
Year: 1992, 35th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Arrested Development (Baba Oje, Rasa Don, Headliner, Montsho Eshe, Rasa Don, Speech)
Recording Artists Arrested Development are still touring and have announced dates for 2017. Their latest album released in 2016 Was Never Home under produced under the label Vagabond Productions. Their previous album, Changing The Narrative is available as a free download.
lessRecording Artists Arrested Development are still touring and have announced dates for 2017. Their latest album released in 2016 Was Never Home under produced under the label Vagabond Productions. Their
... moreYear: 1993, 36th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Toni Braxton
Year: 1993, 36th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Toni Braxton
Since 1993, Toni Braxton has dropped nine albums. Braxton performed at the Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000 and had a Las Vegas stint from 2006 to 2008 titled Toni Braxton: Revealed.
In late 2016, Braxton performed her greatest tunes in the North American, The Hits Tour.
Since 1993, Toni Braxton has dropped nine albums. Braxton performed at the Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000 and had a Las Vegas stint from 2006 to 2008 titled Toni Braxton: Revealed.
In late 2016, Braxton performed her
... moreYear: 1994, 37th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Sheryl Crow
Year: 1994, 37th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow, the nine-time Grammy Award winner has announced 2017 tour dates and her tenth album, Be Myself will be released sometime this year.
In 2007, Crow performed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Sheryl Crow, the nine-time Grammy Award winner has announced 2017 tour dates and her tenth album, Be Myself will be released sometime this year.
In 2007, Crow performed at the Houston Livestock Show
... moreYear: 1995, 38th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Hootie & the Blowfish
Year: 1995, 38th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Hootie & the Blowfish
Year: 1996, 39th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: LeAnn Rimes
Year: 1996, 39th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: LeAnn Rimes
After becoming the youngest person to win a Grammy in 1997, Rimes has seventeen albums in her discography with the most recent release of studio album, Remnants in June 2016.
Rimes is set to go on a world wide tour in 2017.
lessAfter becoming the youngest person to win a Grammy in 1997, Rimes has seventeen albums in her discography with the most recent release of studio album, Remnants in June 2016.
Rimes is set to go on a world
... moreYear: 1997, 40th Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Paula Cole
Year: 1997, 40th Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Paula Cole
Paula Cole has released seven albums. The most recent album titled 7 dropped in 2015.
Cole is scheduled to tour in the North and Northeast region of the U.S.
Photo: Facebook
Paula Cole has released seven albums. The most recent album titled 7 dropped in 2015.
Cole is scheduled to tour in the North and Northeast region of the U.S.
Photo: Facebook
Year: 1998, 41st Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Lauryn Hill
Year: 1998, 41st Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill of was a member Fugees before breaking out as a solo artist.
In addition to her "Best New Artist," win, Hill also won four other Grammys for the album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
The next year in 2000, the singer's album Supernatural, won a Grammy for "Best Album of the Year.
In 2013, Hill spent three months in Federal prison for failing to pay income taxes.
lessLauryn Hill of was a member Fugees before breaking out as a solo artist.
In addition to her "Best New Artist," win, Hill also won four other Grammys for the album, The Miseducation of Lauryn
... moreYear: 1999, 42nd Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Christina Aguilera
Year: 1999, 42nd Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera has released seven albums, won five Grammy Awards and has a star on the Holly Walk of Fame.
In April of 2011, Aguilera served as a coach for The Voice for three seasons. She returned for season Five, Eight, and Ten.
lessChristina Aguilera has released seven albums, won five Grammy Awards and has a star on the Holly Walk of Fame.
In April of 2011, Aguilera served as a coach for The Voice for three seasons. She returned for
... moreYear: 2000, 43rd Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Shelby Lynne
Year: 2000, 43rd Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Shelby Lynne
Shelby Lynne's most recent and thirteenth album was titled, I Can't Imagine and was released in 2015.
Lynne also played Johnny Cash's mother in the 2005 film, "Walk the Line."
Shelby Lynne's most recent and thirteenth album was titled, I Can't Imagine and was released in 2015.
Lynne also played Johnny Cash's mother in the 2005 film, "Walk the Line."
Year: 2001, 44th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Alicia Keys
Year: 2001, 44th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Alicia Keys
Year: 2002, 45th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Norah Jones
Year: 2002, 45th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Norah Jones
Norah Jones, a Texas native, has been awarded five Grammys.
Jones will be touring internationally in 2017.
Norah Jones, a Texas native, has been awarded five Grammys.
Jones will be touring internationally in 2017.
Year: 2003, 46th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Evanescence
Year: 2003, 46th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Evanescence
Evanescence won two Grammys in 2004 including the "Best New Artist" award and has released three albums.
Amy Lee and the band have been on tour on off and are scheduled for a few international performances in 2017.
lessEvanescence won two Grammys in 2004 including the "Best New Artist" award and has released three albums.
Amy Lee and the band have been on tour on off and are scheduled for a few international performances in
... moreYear: 2004, 47th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Maroon 5
Year: 2004, 47th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Maroon 5
Musicians Mickey Madden, Matt Flynn, PJ Morton, James Valentine and Adam Levine of Maroon 5 have released five albums and a sixth is reportedly in the works.
The groups won three Grammys and have performed at the Victoria's secret Fashion Show in 2011.
Adam Levine has been a coach on The Voice for all eleven seasons since 2011.
lessMusicians Mickey Madden, Matt Flynn, PJ Morton, James Valentine and Adam Levine of Maroon 5 have released five albums and a sixth is reportedly in the works.
The groups won three Grammys and have performed
... moreYear: 2005, 48th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: John Legend
Year: 2005, 48th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: John Legend
Year: 2006, 49th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Carrie Underwood
Year: 2006, 49th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Carrie Underwood
After winning American Idol in 2005, Carrie Underwood garnered seven Grammy Awards as a country music singer and has been listed in Time's 2016 Top 100 Most Influential People In the World.
Underwood was also inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008.
lessAfter winning American Idol in 2005, Carrie Underwood garnered seven Grammy Awards as a country music singer and has been listed in Time's 2016 Top 100 Most Influential People In the World.
... moreYear: 2007, 50th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Amy Winehouse.
Winehouse and her mother are seen on big screen live from London as she reacts to being awarded Record of The Year at the 50th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 10, 2008.
lessYear: 2007, 50th Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Amy Winehouse.
Winehouse and her mother are seen on big screen live from London as she reacts to being awarded Record of The Year at the 50th Grammy Awards
... moreAmy Whinehouse won a total of five Grammy awards for her 2006 album, Back to Black.
Winehouse passed away in 2011 of alcohol poisoning.
Amy Whinehouse won a total of five Grammy awards for her 2006 album, Back to Black.
Winehouse passed away in 2011 of alcohol poisoning.
Year: 2008, 51st Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Adele,
Year: 2008, 51st Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist: Adele,
Adele has ten Grammy awards and is currently performing in her third concert tour.
In 2013, Adele won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Grammy for the James Bond theme song, Skyfall, which she wrote and recorded.
lessAdele has ten Grammy awards and is currently performing in her third concert tour.
In 2013, Adele won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Grammy for the James Bond theme song, Skyfall, which she
... moreYear: 2009, 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Zac Brown Band
Year: 2009, 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Zac Brown Band
Zac Brown, Coy Bowles, Clay Cook, Daniel de los Reyes, Matt Mangano, Jimmy De Martini and Chris Fryar of the Zac Brown Band have won three Grammy awards and have received numerous nominations from other music institutions.
The Zac Brown Band is scheduled to tour internationally in 2017.
lessZac Brown, Coy Bowles, Clay Cook, Daniel de los Reyes, Matt Mangano, Jimmy De Martini and Chris Fryar of the Zac Brown Band have won three Grammy awards and have received numerous nominations from other music
... moreYear: 2010, The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Esperanza Spalding
Year: 2010, The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding has won four Grammy awards.
The jazz bassist and singer has several performance dates scheduled in 2017.
Esperanza Spalding has won four Grammy awards.
The jazz bassist and singer has several performance dates scheduled in 2017.
Year: 2011, 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Justin Vernon of Bon Iver
Year: 2011, 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Justin Vernon of Bon Iver
In addition to winning "Best New Artist" in 2012, Bon Iver also received the Grammy for "Best Alternative Music Album."
Bon Iver has released five albums including their latest album 2016 titled, 22, A Million. The band will be performing at Coachella in April 2017.
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver is seen playing above.
lessIn addition to winning "Best New Artist" in 2012, Bon Iver also received the Grammy for "Best Alternative Music Album."
Bon Iver has released five albums including their latest album 2016 titled, 22, A
... moreYear: 2012, 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Fun.
Year: 2012, 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Fun.
The band Fun. released two albums together, Aim and Ignite (2009), Some Nights (2012).
The same year, songwriters, Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess, also won the Grammy for "Song of the Year," We Are Young.
The band went on a hiatus in 2015 to pursue their own project.
Nate Ruess(L) released a solo album in 2015 titled, Grand Romantic.
lessThe band Fun. released two albums together, Aim and Ignite (2009), Some Nights (2012).
The same year, songwriters, Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess, also won the
... moreYear: 2013, 56th GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Ryan Lewis and Macklemore
Year: 2013, 56th GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Ryan Lewis and Macklemore
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis took home four Grammy awards in 2014 including the "Best Rap Song" for Thrift Shop.
The rap duo will be performing several shows in Europe in 2017.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis took home four Grammy awards in 2014 including the "Best Rap Song" for Thrift Shop.
The rap duo will be performing several shows in Europe in 2017.
Year: 2014, 57th GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Sam Smith
Year: 2014, 57th GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Sam Smith
British singer Sam Smith was awarded three other Grammys in addition to winning "Best New Artist" at the 2015 ceremony.
In 2016, Sam Smith won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for "Best Original Song", Writing's on the Wall, the theme song to the James Bond film, Spectre.
British singer Sam Smith was awarded three other Grammys in addition to winning "Best New Artist" at the 2015 ceremony.
In 2016, Sam Smith won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for "Best Original Song",
... moreYear: 2015, 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Meghan Trainor
Year: 2015, 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best New Artist: Meghan Trainor
Singer/songwriter, Meghan Trainor has released two albums, Title (2015) and Thank You (2016).
Trainor recently wrapped her third headlining tour, The Untouchable Tour.
Singer/songwriter, Meghan Trainor has released two albums, Title (2015) and Thank You (2016).
Trainor recently wrapped her third headlining tour, The Untouchable Tour.
What a memorable night for fashion. Seriously, so much happened.
On Sunday, Feb. 12, green and red dominated the 59th Annual Grammy Awards carpet and so did center cut-outs and political statements.
Adele, Celine Dion, and Shaun Robinson deserve standing ovations for their green gowns.
MAJOR GRAMMY MOMENT: Singer wears "Make America Great Again" dress
Country stars Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood had a twinning moment when both singers stepped out in deep red gowns with center cut outs. But Charli XCX's red '50s look really turned up the heat.
Jennifer Lopez's carpet look turned heads and should down in the books, much like her green Versace number back at the 2000 Grammys.
To see the gorgeous and outrageously memorable looks that came down the 59th Annual Grammy Awards carpet, click in the gallery above.