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Our new media console is designed to show the evolution of The Recording Academy through the years.
The GRAMMY Awards are an important part of that evolution as The Academy continues to recognize excellence in music,
as seen by millions worldwide every year. Take a journey through music history by clicking the thumbnails below for a
unique GRAMMY experience! Some of the photos showcased here, in addition to many other timeless GRAMMY photographs,
are available in the special GRAMMY Awards coffee table book And The GRAMMY Goes To: The Official Story Of Music's Most
Coveted Award, available now online and at Borders Books stores.
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The 22nd Annual GRAMMY Awards 
The 22nd Annual GRAMMY Awards launched a new decade celebrating music excellence with a historic duet of Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand singing 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers' to a rousing standing ovation. |
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The 23rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 23rd Annual GRAMMY Awards featured Christopher Cross taking home the top four awards: Record. Song & Album Of The Year alongside Best New Artist. This was the first and last time a single artist would sweep these top categories. |
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The 24th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 24th Annual GRAMMY Awards belonged to Quincy Jones whose multiple wins were capped with his first, but certainly not his last, award for Producer Of The Year. |
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The 25th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 25th Annual GRAMMY Awards celebrated a quarter century milestone with a one-of-a-kind performance of four great piano men: Ray Charles, Count Basie, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Little Richard. The night also included Record & Album Of the Year wins for Los Angeles' own Toto. |
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The 26th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Michael Jackson won big at The 26th Annual GRAMMY Awards with eight statues celebrating his mega-hit Thriller. |
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The 27th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The inspiring comeback of Tina Turner took center stage at The 27th Annual GRAMMY Awards with The hit 'What’s Love Got to Do with It' honored with Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. |
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The 28th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 28th Annual GRAMMY Awards belonged to Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson as the songwriters of anthem 'We Are The World.' The song was awarded Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year. |
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The 29th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 29th Annual GRAMMY Awards opened with Paul Simon's 'Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes' sung with the South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo and ended with his moving Album Of The Year acceptance speech praising his fellow singers. |
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The 30th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 30th Annual GRAMMY Awards didn't belong to any one performer, but several amazing musical acts. |
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The 31st Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 31st Annual GRAMMY Awards saw Bobby McFerrin's infectious 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' take home both Record & Song Of The Year. Tracy Chapman broke through with a Best New Artist win and a solo George Michal took home Album Of the Year for Faith. |