Who co-wrote Beyoncé’s song “Halo” with Ryan Tedder?

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Evan Bogart co-wrote Beyoncé’s song “Halo” with Ryan Tedder.

“ Halo” was written by Ryan Tedder, Evan Bogart, and Beyoncé, and it was produced by Tedder with additional production by Beyoncé. The song was released in 2009 as a single from Beyoncé’s third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce.

The recording is a pop and R&B power ballad built around a large vocal melody and imagery of idealized love. It became one of Beyoncé’s most recognizable international hits and reached the top ten in numerous countries.

Ryan Tedder is widely associated with OneRepublic and songwriting for other artists, while Evan Bogart later became known for co-writing several major pop songs. “Halo” is sometimes incorrectly credited to Sia because of similarities listeners perceive in its dramatic style, but Bogart is the credited co-writer alongside Tedder and Beyoncé.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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