The Grammys are known as the biggest night in music, so understandably, the performances outshine everything from the actual awards to the red carpet fashion.
Sunday's 56th annual Grammy Awards were no exception, bringing a slew of the year's most successful artists to the stage, plus a few musical legends for some show-stopping performances.
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From Katy Perry's fiery rendition of Dark Horse to Lorde's stripped-down version of Royals to Pink's acrobatically stunning performance of Try, there was plenty of shock and awe.
Stevie Wonder returned to the Grammys stage for a duet with the night's biggest award winners, Daft Punk; Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney reunited on stage; and Macklemore and Madonna made history by performing while 34 gay and straight couples were married on live TV.
And, of course, the one and only Beyonce and hubby Jay Z brought sexy back as they opened the Grammys broadcast with Drunk in Love.
Check out some of the best performances, below:














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Musicians Ryan Lewis and Macklemore attend the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Recording artist Cyndi Lauper attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Taylor Swift attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Anna Ferris arrives on the red carpet for the 56th Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 26, 2014.
Recording artist Sean Lennon attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
Model Amber Rose attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Singer Katy Perry attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Singer Alicia Keys attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Recording artist John Legend attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Performer Madonna arrives on the red carpet for the 56th Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., Jan 26, 2014.
Rita Ora arrives on the red carpet for the 56th Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Jan. 26, 2014.
Musician Yoko Ono attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Singer Ciara attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif..
Ariana Grande arrives on the red carpet for the 56th Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 26, 2014.
Carey Hart and Pink attend the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Singer Colbie Caillat attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Recording artist Mikky Ekko attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Singer Martina McBride attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Recording artist Sara Bareilles attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Singer/songwriter Judith Hill attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Actress Brooklyn Haley attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Singer Kacey Musgraves attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Model Christine Teigen attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Singer Kaya Jones attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Actress Tia Carrere attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Kelly Osbourne arrives on the red carpet for the 56th Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 26, 2014.
Mastering engineer Emily Lazar attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Paris Hilton attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Recording artist Skylar Grey attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Actress Kathy Griffin attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Slipknot Clown and guest attend the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Chef Huda attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
TV personality Shaun Robinson attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Recording artist Tamar Braxton attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
TV personality Giuliana Rancic attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Recording artist Adrienne Lau attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Singer Bonnie McKee attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.