Taylor Swift [1] returned to the AMAs [2] on Tuesday night, and we're still recovering. In addition to giving an electrifying performance [3] of her song "I Did Something Bad [4]," the singer made history as the show's most decorated female artist [5]. 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.
2007: Taylor Attended the AMAs For the First Time
The singer was nominated for favourite country female artist at the time.
2007: Taylor Presented on Stage With Rapper Fabolous
She looks so young!
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."
2008: Taylor Stunned in a Silver Dress
"In her best dress fearless."
2008: She Mingled With Some of Disney Channel's Biggest Stars
In addition to posing on the red carpet with Demi Lovato [7], Taylor also hugged it out with Miley Cyrus [8] backstage as the singer celebrated her 16th birthday.
2008: Taylor Moved Us to Tears With "White Horse"
The singer gave a stripped down version of her song on stage.
2008: Taylor Took Home Her First AMA
That year, Taylor took home favourite country female artist.
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.
2010: Taylor Looked Unrecognisable With Straight Hair
Taylor ditched her signature curly locks for a straight do on the red carpet.
2010: Taylor Brought Her Mom as Her Date
Taylor hung out with her mom, Andrea, the whole night.
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 [9].
2010: Taylor Took Home Favourite Country Female Artist Again
The singer took home favourite country female artist for the third year in a row.
2011: Taylor Was Absolutely Golden on the Red Carpet
There's that straight hair again!
2011: She Brought Her Brother Austin as Her Date
Aww! Their sibling bond is so sweet.
2011: She Danced the Night Away With Selena Gomez
Long live Taylor's award show dance moves.
2011: She Also Third-Wheeled With Selena and Justin Bieber
Back when Jelena was going strong.
2011: She Hung Out With Selena, Nicki Minaj, and Katy Perry
Katy Perry [10] and Taylor Swift [11] didn't have any "bad blood" at the time.
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.
2012: She Had Legs For Days in a Gold Mini Dress
What can we say? The girl loves to wear gold.
2012: She Rocked Out to "I Knew You Were Trouble"
An actual queen.
2012: She Took Home Favourite Country Female Artist
She really was country music's princess.
2013: Taylor Took Our Breath Away on the Red Carpet
Stunning!
2013: She Presented Justin Timberlake With Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist
The two snapped a photo together backstage.
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.
2014: She Showed Off More of Her Moves in the Audience
The singer couldn't help but sing along when Jessie J performed.
2014: She Was Surrounded by Friends
Taylor sat with her best girl friends during the show.
2014: She Chilled With Selena Gomez and Lorde
The trio posed for a photo together during a commercial break.
2014: She Goofed Off With Karlie Kloss
Remember when Taylor and Karlie were inseparable?
2014: She Performed "Blank Space," and Blew Our Minds
"A nightmare dressed like a daydream."
2014: She Took Home the Dick Clark Award For Excellence
Taylor was the first person to receive the award.
2018: She Showed Up to the Show Looking Like a Disco Ball
She even had disco balls on her heels!
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.
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.
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.
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.