What was Beyoncé’s first solo single to win the Grammy for Song of the Year?
Answer
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” was Beyoncé’s first solo single to win the Grammy for Song of the Year.
The song appeared on her 2008 album I Am... Sasha Fierce and was released as one of the album’s lead singles. It was written by Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Terius “The-Dream” Nash, and Beyoncé.
The minimalist black-and-white music video, directed by Jake Nava, features Beyoncé and two dancers performing highly recognizable choreography. The video helped turn the song’s dance into a global pop-culture reference.
At the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010, the song won Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song. “Single Ladies” is sometimes confused with “Crazy in Love,” Beyoncé’s first solo US number-one single, but the latter did not win Song of the Year.