Which song earned Beyoncé her first Grammy Award for Song of the Year as a songwriter?
Answer
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” earned Beyoncé her first Grammy Award for Song of the Year as a songwriter.
The song was released in 2008 as a single from Beyoncé’s third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. Its writers were Terius “The-Dream” Nash, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Beyoncé, and Thaddis Harrell. The song’s upbeat production and direct relationship-themed chorus helped make it a major international hit.
At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010, “Single Ladies” won Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song. The Song of the Year award recognizes songwriting, whereas Record of the Year recognizes the recorded performance and production.
The black-and-white music video, directed by Jake Nava, became especially famous for its choreography and minimalist presentation. Beyoncé’s performance of the song and the video’s dance routine helped turn the single into one of her most recognizable cultural signatures.