Grammy Awards 2010: Beyonce and MJ's Kids Steal the Show

Pop star Beyonce Knowles struck gold in the Grammy Awards 2010, winning six of her ten nominations. Her awards included the prestigious 'Song of the Year' and 'Best R&B song' for the lyrics of 'Put a Ring on it' and 'Best female pop vocal performance' for her pop number 'Halo'. While accepting one of the trophies, she said: "This has been such an amazing night for me and I'd like to thank the Grammys. I'd like to thank my family including my husband, I love you," she added, while referring to rapper Jay-Z. Beyonce has now bagged a tally of 16 music awards in a single year, a record by a solo female.

This was the first Grammy awards since the tragic demise of pop legend Michael Jackson who had stated his plan to perform in the event after he'd to miss it last year. Paris and Prince Michael, kids of Michael Jackson, accepted a lifetime achievement award conferred on to the King of Pop. Their appearance was preceded by a 3D tribute to MJ which featured Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion, Smokey Robinson and Usher with a background score of Jackson's Earth Song. "Daddy was going to perform this year," said 11-year-old Paris while accepting the award on MJ's behalf. "He couldn't perform last year. Thank you and we love you daddy."

Other prominent winners included twenty-year-old country singer Taylor Swift, who picked up four awards, including the sought after 'Album of the Year' title. The Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z and Kings of Leon all picked up three prizes each, while Lady GaGa and Eminem also got their names on the winners list by winning two each. Indian music legend A R Rahman was also amongst the winners as he won 2 awards, the 'Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture' and 'Best Song Written for Motion Picture' both for 2009's eight Oscars winning movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Here's a list of the most prominent winners in this edition of the Grammys:

• Record of the year
  Winner: Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody
• Album of the year
  Winner: Taylor Swift - Fearless
• Song of the year (awarded to songwriters)
  Winner: Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
• Best new artist
  Winner: Zac Brown Band
• Best female pop vocal performance
  Winner: Beyonce - Halo
• Best male pop vocal performance
  Winner: Jason Mraz - Make It Mine
• Best pop vocal album
  Winner: Black Eyed Peas - The END
• Best dance recording
  Winner: Lady Gaga - Poker Face

Overall, the 52nd Grammy Awards was another treat for the music lovers. As it bid a perfect farewell to Michael Jackson, it turned out to be the most watched event across the globe this weekend.