2010 Grammy Awards in Review

The 2010 Grammy Awards aired on Jan. 31, 2010 and was the usual show that everyone can expect year after year. The Michael Jackson tribute heightened viewership,
with his children accepting an award on his behalf. Beyonce broke a Grammy record by winning six awards, the most for a female solo artist, including Song of the Year with “Single Ladies.” The singer stepped out of her element and combined her hit “If I Were a Boy” with Alanis Morissette’s 1995 rock song “You Oughta Know.”

Taylor Swift closely followed Beyonce with four Grammy Awards for Best Country Song, Best Country Album, Best Country Vocal Performance and took home the big honor of Album of the Year. Swift joined the stage with singer Stevie Nicks while they performed a version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhiannon.”

Kings of Leon won both Record of the Year and Rock Song of the Year, for their hit “Use Somebody.” Zac Brown Band, known for their 2009 hit “Chicken Fried,” won best new artist. Below is a complete list of 2010 Grammy Winners.

Record of the Year: “Use Somebody,”Kings of Leon
Album of the Year: “Fearless,” Taylor Swift
Song of the Year: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On it),” Beyonce Knowles
New Artist: Zac Brown Band
Pop Vocal Album: “The E.N.D.”, The Black Eyed Peas
Female Pop Vocal Performance: “Halo,” Beyonce Knowles
Male Pop Vocal Performance: “Make It Mine,” Jason Mraz
Rock Album: “21st Century Breakdown,” Green Day
Rock Song: “Use Somebody,” Kings of Leon
R&B Album: “BLACKsummers’- night,” Maxwell
R&B Song: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” Beyonce Knowles
Rap Album: “Relapse,” Eminem
Rap Song: “Run This Town,” Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: “Run This Town,” Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West
Country Album: “Fearless,” Taylor Swift
Female Country Vocal Performance: “White Horse,” Taylor Swift
Male Country Vocal Performance: “Sweet Thing,” Keith Urban,
Dance Recording: “Poker Face,” Lady Gaga
Electronic Dance Album: “The Fame,” Lady Gaga
Comedy Album: “A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!” Stephen Colbert