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Taylor Swift's Best American Music Awards Pictures

Taylor Swift Always Has the Most Fun at the American Music Awards, and We Have Receipts

Oct 10 2018

Taylor Swift returned to the AMAs on Tuesday night, and we're still recovering. In addition to giving an electrifying performance of her song "I Did Something Bad," the singer made history as the show's most decorated female artist. While she certainly had an exciting night, this isn't the first time she's put her "big reputation" on display. Whenever Taylor attends the AMAs, she looks like she's having the time of her life. From mingling with her famous besties to rocking out on stage, see some of her best moments from the show over the years, ahead.

Image Source: Getty / Rich Fury/AMA2018

2007: Taylor Attended the AMAs For the First Time

The singer was nominated for favourite country female artist at the time.

Image Source: Getty / Stephen Shugerman

2007: Taylor Presented on Stage With Rapper Fabolous

She looks so young!

Image Source: Getty / Ethan Miller

2007: Taylor Caught Up With Her Good Friend Kellie Pickler on the Red Carpet

The following year, the country singers worked together on Kellie's song, "Best Days of Your Life."

Image Source: Getty / Michael Buckner/AMA

2008: Taylor Stunned in a Silver Dress

"In her best dress fearless."

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter

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2008: She Mingled With Some of Disney Channel's Biggest Stars

In addition to posing on the red carpet with Demi Lovato, Taylor also hugged it out with Miley Cyrus backstage as the singer celebrated her 16th birthday.

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur

2008: Taylor Moved Us to Tears With "White Horse"

The singer gave a stripped down version of her song on stage.

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Kravitz

2008: Taylor Took Home Her First AMA

That year, Taylor took home favourite country female artist.

Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz

2009: Taylor Took Home 5 More AMAs

Taylor won five out of the six awards she was nominated for in 2009, including favourite country album, favourite adult contemporary artist, favourite country female artist, favourite pop/rock female artist, and artist of the year. Even though she wasn't able to attend the show due to her Fearless tour, the singer made sure to thank her fans onscreen.

Image Source: Getty / Kevork Djansezian

2010: Taylor Looked Unrecognisable With Straight Hair

Taylor ditched her signature curly locks for a straight do on the red carpet.

Image Source: Getty / Kurt Krieger - Corbis

2010: Taylor Brought Her Mom as Her Date

Taylor hung out with her mom, Andrea, the whole night.

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur/AMA2010

2010: Taylor Sang "Back to December" on the Piano

During the show, Taylor performed her hit song from Speak Now, which is rumoured to be about Taylor Lautner.

Image Source: Getty / Christopher Polk/AMA2010

2010: Taylor Took Home Favourite Country Female Artist Again

The singer took home favourite country female artist for the third year in a row.

Image Source: Getty / Kevork Djansezian

2011: Taylor Was Absolutely Golden on the Red Carpet

There's that straight hair again!

Image Source: Getty / Gregg DeGuire

2011: She Brought Her Brother Austin as Her Date

Aww! Their sibling bond is so sweet.

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Kravitz/AMA2011

2011: She Danced the Night Away With Selena Gomez

Long live Taylor's award show dance moves.

Image Source: Getty / Christopher Polk/AMA2011

2011: She Also Third-Wheeled With Selena and Justin Bieber

Back when Jelena was going strong.

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Kravitz/AMA2011

2011: She Hung Out With Selena, Nicki Minaj, and Katy Perry

Katy Perry and Taylor Swift didn't have any "bad blood" at the time.

Image Source: Getty / Lester Cohen/AMA2011

2011: Taylor Took Home 3 More AMAs, Including Artist of the Year

She was clearly shocked about the whole thing. In addition to winning artist of the year, she also took home favourite country female artist and favourite country album for Speak Now.

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter/AMA2011

2012: She Had Legs For Days in a Gold Mini Dress

What can we say? The girl loves to wear gold.

Image Source: Getty / Jason Merritt

2012: She Rocked Out to "I Knew You Were Trouble"

An actual queen.

Image Source: Getty / Lester Cohen

2012: She Took Home Favourite Country Female Artist

She really was country music's princess.

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter

2013: Taylor Took Our Breath Away on the Red Carpet

Stunning!

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur/AMA2013

2013: She Presented Justin Timberlake With Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist

The two snapped a photo together backstage.

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur/AMA2013

2013: She Took Home 4 Awards

She took home favourite country female Artist, favourite pop/rock female artist, artist of the year, and favourite country album for Red, which was her last country album.

Image Source: Getty / Jason LaVeris

2014: She Showed Off More of Her Moves in the Audience

The singer couldn't help but sing along when Jessie J performed.

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Kravitz/AMA2014

2014: She Was Surrounded by Friends

Taylor sat with her best girl friends during the show.

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Kravitz/AMA2014

2014: She Chilled With Selena Gomez and Lorde

The trio posed for a photo together during a commercial break.

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur/AMA2014

2014: She Goofed Off With Karlie Kloss

Remember when Taylor and Karlie were inseparable?

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur/AMA2014

2014: She Performed "Blank Space," and Blew Our Minds

"A nightmare dressed like a daydream."

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter

2014: She Took Home the Dick Clark Award For Excellence

Taylor was the first person to receive the award.

Image Source: Getty / Christopher Polk/AMA2014

2018: She Showed Up to the Show Looking Like a Disco Ball

She even had disco balls on her heels!

Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison

2018: She Gave an Electrifying Performance

The singer performed "I Did Something Bad" on stage. It marked her first award show performance since the 2016 Grammys.

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter

2018: She Showed Off Her Sweet Friendship With Camila Cabello

Taylor gave her Reputation tour opener a special shoutout during her acceptance speech for tour of the year.

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Kravitz/AMA2018

2018: She Took Home 4 Awards

In addition to winning tour of the year, Taylor also took home artist of the year, favourite pop/rock female artist, and favourite pop/rock album for Reputation.

Image Source: Getty / Frederick M. Brown

2018: She Became the AMAs's Most Decorated Female

With a total of 23 wins, Taylor became the show's most decorated female artist in history, beating the record previously held by the late Whitney Houston.

Image Source: Getty / Rich Fury/AMA2018

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