2015 was a turning point in Lady Gaga’s career, as it marked not only her first appearance on the Academy Awards stage but also showcased a new side to her talent. That year, she performed a tribute to Julie Andrews and “The Sound of Music” in front of the Hollywood elite. Gaga donned a billowing white gown as she belted the musical’s title song, among others from the soundtrack, which earned her a rousing standing ovation from the crowd. This marked one of the first times that Gaga showcased her classically trained vocal style, which differed from her usual pop-tinged singing.
Just a few years later, Gaga made more history as she became the first person to win an Oscar, Grammy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe in a single year. That year, she performed an intimate rendition of “Shallow,” the record-breaking song from “A Star Is Born” that later won the star her first Oscar, alongside co-star Bradley Cooper. “Nothing could be more special than sharing this moment at the Oscars with a true friend and artistic genius,” she wrote of the performance on Instagram.
Gaga has made several other appearances at the annual awards show to perform more of her nominated songs. In 2016, she made an emotional impact with “‘ Til It Happens To You,” which she co-wrote with Diane Warren, alongside a group of sexual assault survivors. She also gave a last-minute, stripped-down performance of “Hold My Hand,” her nominated song from “Top Gun Maverick,” in 2023.
