Which song won Record of the Year at the 2010 Grammys?

“Use Somebody” won Record of the Year at the 2010 Grammys. The song was recorded by Kings of Leon, the Nashville-founded rock band formed by brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill and their cousin Matthew Followill. It appeared on the group’s fourth studio album, Only by the Night, released in 2008.

The track became one of Kings of Leon’s biggest international successes, combining arena-rock guitars with Caleb Followill’s distinctive vocal and lyrics about dependence, longing and connection. At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, the recording beat nominees including Beyoncé’s “Halo,” Taylor Swift’s “You Belong with Me,” The Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” and Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face.”

A common mix-up is confusing Record of the Year with Song of the Year. Record of the Year honors the recorded performance and production, while Song of the Year recognizes the songwriters. In the same ceremony, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” won Song of the Year, while Kings of Leon also received recognition for writing “Use Somebody.”