Which Beyoncé single won Song of the Year at the 2010 Grammy Awards?
Answer
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” won Song of the Year at the 2010 Grammy Awards.
The song was released in 2008 as a single from Beyoncé’s third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. It was written by Terius “The-Dream” Nash, Thaddis Harrell, Beyoncé, and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart. Its lyrics present a direct relationship ultimatum, while its production uses an energetic dance-pop and R&B framework.
The black-and-white music video, directed by Jake Nava, features Beyoncé and dancers executing tightly synchronized choreography. The video’s simple visual design and distinctive dance made it one of the most recognizable music clips of the late 2000s.
At the 52nd Grammy Awards, the song won Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song. Song of the Year honors the songwriters, not simply the recording performer. This distinction explains why the award category is different from Record of the Year, which recognizes the recorded performance and production.