Which Beyoncé song won Song of the Year at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards?

“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” won Song of the Year at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.

The song was written by Terius “The-Dream” Nash, Thaddis “Kuk” Harrell, Beyoncé, and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart. It was released in 2008 as one of the singles from Beyoncé’s third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. The song’s rhythm, repeated hook, and black-and-white dance video made it one of her most recognizable releases.

At the 2010 Grammy Awards, “Single Ladies” won three prizes: Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song. The Song of the Year award honors songwriters, so the category’s result recognizes the writing team rather than only the performing artist.

The song is sometimes confused with Record of the Year, a separate Grammy category that honors the recorded performance and production. “Single Ladies” also became a major source of dance and internet culture, especially through its sharply synchronized choreography.