Lady Gaga won Best Dance Recording at the 2010 Grammys for "Poker Face." The song was the second single from her debut album, "The Fame," and followed her breakthrough hit "Just Dance."
Written by Gaga and producer RedOne, "Poker Face" combines synth-pop and dance-pop with a darker, club-oriented sound. Gaga described the song as drawing on themes of sex, gambling, and her experiences with rock-and-roll relationships. Released in September 2008, it became an international hit and helped establish her as one of the defining pop artists of the late 2000s.
At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, held on January 31, 2010, "Poker Face" was also nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, but it won only in the dance category. That distinction matters: Record of the Year recognizes the overall recording, while Song of the Year honors songwriting. The same ceremony also saw Gaga's album "The Fame" win Best Dance/Electronic Album.