SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) ~ BEYONCE

"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles. Single Ladies" is a dance-pop and R&B song with dancehall and bounce influences, and makes lyrical references to marriage. "Single Ladies" received critical acclaim for its smooth production; some critics noted its aural similarities to Knowles' 2007 single "Get Me Bodied". The song was named one of the best singles of 2008 by several media outlets, including Rolling Stone, MTV News and Time magazine. "Single Ladies" has won numerous awards, including Song of the Year at the 52nd Grammy Awards. "Single Ladies" became a commercial success in the United States, as it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and has been certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), having sold over 4.7 million digital downloads. It was successful internationally; "Single Ladies" reached the top ten on the singles charts of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom, and achieved multi-platinum certifications in many of these countries. As of November 2009, "Single Ladies" had sold over 6.1 million copies worldwide. The video won several awards, including Video of the Year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. The song was promoted by Knowles with live performances on televised shows such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, at awards ceremonies, and on her worldwide I Am... Tour. "Single Ladies" has been covered by Katy Perry and numerous others, and it has been used in various television shows and other media.

SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) ~ BEYONCE

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Grammy Song Of the Year 2010
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"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her third solo album, I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008). The song was released dually with "If I Were a Boy" as double A-side lead singles from the album on October 12, 2008. The two songs were released simultaneously to demonstrate the contrast between the two conflicting personae of Knowles. Columbia Records later released "Single Ladies" as the album's second international single after the success of the other lead single, "If I Were a Boy". The song's development was motivated by Knowles' and Jay-Z secret marriage, in April 2008.Composed by Christopher Stewart, Terius Nash, Thaddis Harrell and Knowles, "Single Ladies" is a dance-pop-R&B song, consisting of dancehall and bounce influences. Lyrically, the song makes reference to marriage. "Single Ladies" received widespread critical acclaim for its catchy hook and theme of female empowerment, with some critics noting its aural similarities to Knowles' 2007 single "Get Me Bodied". The song was noted as one the best singles of 2008 by several media outlets, which included Rolling Stone ranking it at number one on its list of the Best 100 Singles of 2008. "Single Ladies" won numerous awards, including Song of the Year at the 52nd Grammy Awards ceremony."Single Ladies" was well-received commercially in the United States, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It has been certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), having sold over 4.2 million digital downloads in the US. It was successful internationally, reaching the top ten on the singles charts in the Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The single achieved multi-platinum certifications in most of these countries. As of November 2009, "Single Ladies" has sold over 6.1 million copies worldwide.