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TheStar: LOS ANGELES–The 52nd Grammy Awards belonged to Beyoncé as the singer smashed the record for most trophies by a female artist in a single night.
The 28-year-old picked up a record six prizes Sunday, owning a ceremony in which a group of young artists helped put a fresh face on the greying Grammys.
"Wow, thank you so much," Beyoncé said as she took the stage to claim her award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
"I'm sorry, I'm nervous. I'd love to thank my family for all their support, including my husband, I love you. And I'd like to thank all of my fans for all of their support over the years, goodnight, thank you."
Though Beyoncé was set to duel with 20-year-old Taylor Swift and 23-year-old Lady Gaga in all three of the Grammys' main categories, it didn't end up being much of a fight.
Swift did take Album of the Year for Fearless, and she took three other awards, including Best Country Album.
But Beyoncé won Song of the Year for the omnipresent "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and brought her all-time Grammy haul to 16 awards.
She had previously been tied for most wins by a female at a Grammys with Lauryn Hill, Alison Krauss, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys and Amy Winehouse.
