There is no single artist or person who has shaped this award show more than her.

Sabrina Carpenter also took inspiration from Britney inher performance.

I Did It Again.

Britney Spears smiles and holds sunglasses, wearing a high-neck dark top. A security guard stands in the background

a year later in 2000, Britney set the standard very early on.

And who could forget her onstage kiss with Madonna?

However, its safe to say theres no shortage of love for the pop icon.

Britney Spears in a sheer lace dress on the red carpet, surrounded by security personnel

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