A Look At Lady Gaga's Most Electrifying Stage Performances

One of the most thrilling moments in music history was Gaga's 2009 American Music Awards performance, during which she set fire to the piano she was playing on. With her trademark elaborate costume and the dark atmosphere she created, it was a performance that only Gaga could deliver.

To deliver the best possible experience for her audience, Gaga surprised them with her unforgettable performance of "Paparazzi", in which she told a story through her song. The artist masterfully changed her tone to convey emotions and even timed it perfectly to break a fake blood bomb and appear to be dead, culminating with her being hung on a chain. It was a performance that left the audience speechless.

In 2011, Gaga sent a powerful message through her song "Born This Way," which she sang during the Grammy Awards. In her show, both she and the dancers accompanying her wore only underwear and makeup to support what the song says. Beginning with a capsule entrance, the singer spent most of the time dancing very complicated steps in heels in perfect synchronization with the other dancers.

On one of the lesser-known stages, Gaga sang for iHeart Radio, where she decided to pay tribute to one of her fans, 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer, who committed suicide after enduring homophobic bullying. Before he passed away, the boy had written to the singer via Twitter, a message which was shared by Gaga, saying "Tonight, Jamey, I know you're watching us from above. And you are not a victim, it was a lesson for all of us.

When it comes to extravagant performances, MTV awards shows rank high on the list, and Lady Gaga is no stranger to making a statement. In 2013, she kicked off her performance with a bizarre mask and outfit, gradually removing or adding garments, changing her makeup and wig, and executing rapid costume changes in less than ten seconds. The show culminated with Gaga appearing in a dazzling bikini and delivering some jaw-dropping dance moves.

A true testament to an artist's talent, especially that of a vocalist, is when they can perform a song from a different genre than their usual style, and even more impressive is when they do it a cappella. If you need proof of the power of Gaga's voice, just listen to her stunning rendition of several classics at the 2015 Oscars.

The following year, Gaga returned to the Oscars to perform her song nominated for Best Original Song for the film 'The Hunting Ground'. During her performance, she was joined on stage by 50 sexual assault survivors and delivered a very emotional message. The entire audience greeted them with a standing ovation and tears.

In another impressive display of her vocal prowess, Gaga performed the U.S. national anthem a cappella at SuperBowl 50, which thrilled the audience. The notes she managed to hit independently and with such confidence were simply breathtaking and gave listeners goosebumps.

At SuperBowl 51, instead of singing the national anthem at the start of the game, Gaga was invited to host the famous halftime show, and she certainly did not disappoint. She began her show by jumping from the highest part of the stadium on wires, descending to the stage where she danced and sang live with so much energy that she even ran out of breath during a piano break. But she didn't let that stop her - she changed outfits and continued the choreography, finishing off by catching a pass for a touchdown. It was an unforgettable performance.

Gaga showcased her incredible talent as she co-starred in the movie 'A Star is Born', alongside Bradley Cooper. Cooper, known primarily as an actor, surprised audiences with his singing ability as he performed alongside Gaga, who also proved to be a great actress. The two delivered a powerful duet from the movie during a live performance, standing up from the audience to do so.