Houston- Native Houstonian,  Beyoncé  Knowles leads the pack of Grammy nominees this year with 10 nominations including the Top three Grammy categories: Song of the Year for the anthem, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” Record of the Year for “Halo,” and Album of the Year for “I am …Sasha Fierce.” It is the first time she has been nominated in the Album of The Year category.
In addition to her 10 nominations, there is also one nomination for Cadillac Records for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. The Soundtrack was released by Music World/Columbia Records and executive produced by her father, Mathew Knowles for Music World Music.
Beyoncé, featured on five tracks on the soundtrack, also had the lead role in the film, in a dramatic turn as singer Etta James. She was also named Woman of The Year by Billboard Magazine in October 2009.
Since its release, “I am …Sasha Fierce,” has topped the album charts around the world and spawned five #1 singles: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” “If I Were A Boy,” “Diva,” “Halo” and “Sweet Dreams. Knowles will be in attendance at The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards that will air live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, January 31, 2010