Justin Bieber has made quite an impact in the music industry since his career took off in 2009. Over 70 of his songs have entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart [1], he's shattered streaming records [2], and he's made (many) headlines for his relationships [3]. Through all the ups and downs, his talent was there to back him up, and his stage presence is something any of his 120 million Instagram followers [4] would pay good money to see live. Between the dance moves, heartthrob hair, and flirty persona, it's no wonder his audience from around the world has fallen in love with him. While Beliebers may be sad about Justin officially being off the market as a married man [5], perhaps these memorable performances of him from over the years will cheer them up.
Justin Bieber Sings "One Time" on Lopez Tonight in 2010
"One Time" was Justin Bieber's first single that quickly catapulted him into stardom. At just 15 years old, he was an overnight sensation, and his charismatic personality easily translated on stage during one of his first TV appearance at Lopez Tonight.
Justin Bieber Sings "Somebody to Love" and "Baby" at the 2010 MMVAs
Justin Bieber's entire aesthetic at the 2010 MMVAs is a nostalgic reminder of why the world fell in love with him. Dressed casually in a hoodie with his floppy hair tucked into a backward snapback, his energetic set was quite the crowd-pleaser.
Justin Bieber Sings "U Smile," "Baby," and "Somebody to Love" at the 2010 VMAs
Everything about this performance screams 2010 because of Justin Bieber's classic haircut and boy-band dance moves. It starts off with 16-year-old Bieber hopping out of a car and running to the stage through a crowd of Beliebers and ends with him rocking out on a drum solo. It definitely goes down as one of his most memorable performances.
Justin Bieber Sings "Baby," "Never Say Never," and "OMG" at the Grammys in 2011
We love the trio of songs Justin Bieber performed at the 2011 Grammys. It was a special moment not only because he was nominated for two awards but also because Usher [6] joined him on stage. The collaboration showed just how far the kid had come not long after Usher endorsed him [7] as the next big thing.
Justin Bieber Sings "Mistletoe" in 2011
Christmas came early in 2011 when Justin Bieber dropped an album featuring the song "Mistletoe." It can't be easy to make original holiday music that will make an impact, but this song did just that and is a must-play at any holiday event once the temperature drops.
Justin Bieber Sings "As Long as You Love Me" and "Beauty and a Beat" at the AMAs in 2012
Justin Bieber absolutely nailed his set at the 2012 AMAs. He started off with an acoustic rendition of "As Long as You Love Me" and even melodically sang Big Sean's rap verse in the process. Nicki Minaj also joined the boom-boxed stage for her verse in "Beauty and a Beat."
Justin Bieber Sings "Boyfriend" and "As Long as You Love Me" at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards
"Boyfriend" peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 [8] for obvious reasons. Justin performed this and "As Long as You Love Me" at the Teen Choice Awards with a fierce attitude and energy. Even Big Sean joined him on stage to make for one entertaining segment in 2012.
Justin Bieber Sings "As Long as You Love Me" and "Beauty and a Beat" at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2012
Justin Bieber's two-song set started out acoustically with "As Long as You Love Me" before it led to a dance-packed performance of "Beauty and a Beat."
Justin Bieber Sings "Sorry" at the 2015 AMAs
Drop everything now and watch Justin Bieber perform "Sorry" in the pouring rain. You can thank us later.
Justin Bieber Sings "What Do You Mean" at The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2015
Justin Bieber took over an entire episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2015 to celebrate the release of his fourth studio album, Purpose, which included this performance of "What Do You Mean."
Justin Bieber Sings "Love Yourself" and "Company" at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2016
Justin Bieber wowed fans with his musical talent while performing two songs off his album Purpose.
Justin Bieber Sings "Cold Water" at the BBC Radio Live Lounge in 2016
Justin Bieber let his natural talent shine when he sang an acoustic version of the electro-pop hit "Cold Water" (released by Major Lazer featuring Justin and MO). The Live Lounge session in 2016 has accumulated over 35 million views and reminded the world that Justin doesn't need a dozen backup dancers or special effects to impress an audience.
Justin Bieber Sings "Love Yourself" and "Sorry" With James Bay at the 2016 BRIT Awards
"Love Yourself" and "Sorry" were two of five songs of Justin Bieber's that hit No. 1 [9] on the charts. He performed both at the 2016 BRIT Awards and was even joined by James Bay, who played guitar for part of the set.
Justin Bieber Sings "Love Yourself" and "Cold Water" at the One Love Manchester Show in 2017
One of the most importance concerts in 2017 was the One Love Manchester [10] show. It was held to honour the victims of a bombing that happened at an Ariana Grande [11] concert just two weeks prior. Justin Bieber took to the stage along with his guitar to beautifully perform two songs and also spoke earnestly about fighting hate with love.