Beyonce made history at the U.S. music industry’s 52nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday, becoming the first female artist to win six Grammys on a single night.
The superstar won Grammys for song of the year, best R&B female vocal and best R&B song for her hit “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).” She also won best contemporary R&B album for “I Am…Sasha Fierce,” and best traditional R&B vocal performance for the song “At Last.” She also was awarded best female pop vocal for her ballad “Halo.”
Country star Taylor Swift won four Grammys, including the album of the year for her “Fearless” release. She also won the best female country vocal performance, best country song and best country album.
Dance music phenomenon Lady Gaga won two Grammys, one in the dance recording category for her song “Poker Face,” and best dance album for her work “The Fame.”
Country combo the Zac Brown Band was named best new artist. The rock band Kings of Leon won the record of the year Grammy for “Use Somebody.” Stephen Colbert won for best comedy album.
