1. Ariana Grande
Her performance at the 2013 AMAs was stellar.
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She got a standing ovation from GaGa. That's big, y'all.
2. Beyoncé
Bey absolutely killed it with "If I Were A Boy" at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
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BOW DOWN.
3. Ed Sheeran
This video of Ed singing "Give Me Love" shows how multi-talented he is.
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He uses a loop pedal to create pure magic.
And this performance proves that a ginger British boy can have serious rapping skills!
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"You Need Me, I Don't Need You" plus a bevy of other songs.
BONUS: Rasta Ed
4. Lady Gaga
This emotional performance of "Speechless" is absolutely stunning.
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5. Lea Michele

This is Lea flawlessly singing "My Man" at a tribute to Barbra Streisand.
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AMAZING.
6. Kelly Clarkson
This outdoor performance of "Sober" showcases her incredible range.
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7. Bruno Mars
This performance of "When I Was Your Man" sounds even better than the studio version.
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As Ellen said, this was the only performance of this song on television- and it was great.
8. Demi Lovato
This performance of her breakthrough hit "Skyscraper" far exceeds the expectations of a typical "Disney girl."
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9. Jessie J
This video was recorded in a bathroom and still sounds better than most edited songs.
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Her vocal control is amazing.
10. Miley Cyrus
Her performance of "Wrecking Ball" on SNL was a pleasant surprise for fans and critics alike.
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And Miley gets even better when you take her back to her country music roots.
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Anyone else hear the Dolly Parton influence?
If you want to hear more great Miley vocals, listen to her cover an Arctic Monkeys song.
11. Justin Bieber
This stripped-back performance of "As Long As You Love Me" reaffirms why Bieber became a star in the first place.
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Even with the awkward rap section.
12. Carrie Underwood
This medley of some of Carrie's hits shows just how strong her voice is.
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13. P!nk
There is nary a sour note in this acoustic performance of "Who Knew."
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14. Adam Lambert
Adam's vocals are absolutely on point in this performance of "What Do You Want From Me"
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15. Christina Aguilera
This performance of "Hurt" is truly extraordinary.
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Her style isn't for everyone, but there is no denying her talent.