Best_R&B_Song

Grammy Award for Best R&B Song

Grammy Award for Best R&B Song

Award

The Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (sometimes known as the R&B Songwriter's Award) has been awarded since 1969. From 1969 to 2000, it was known as the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Song. Beyoncé has won it a record five times, while Babyface, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers and Alicia Keys have three wins each.

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The award goes to the songwriter. If the winning song contains samples or interpolations of songs, the original songwriter and publisher can apply for a Winners Certificate.[1] The performing artist does not receive an award unless they are also credited as a songwriter.

Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for music released in the previous year.

Recipients

Otis Redding, one of the inaugural winners of the award.
Steve Cropper, one of the inaugural winners of the award.
Five-time award-winning artist Beyoncé, she is the most awarded artist in the category.
Three-time award winner, Bill Withers.
Three-time award winner, Stevie Wonder.
1977 co-winner Boz Scaggs.
Two-time winner Jay Graydon.
Two-time winner Bill Champlin.
1984 winner, Michael Jackson.
1985 winner, Prince.
Two-time winner, Anita Baker.
1991 co-winner, MC Hammer.
Three-time winner Babyface holds the record of most nominations in the category, with fourteen.
1994 winner, Janet Jackson.
1999 winner, Lauryn Hill.
Three-time winner Alicia Keys.
2003 winner, Erykah Badu.
2006 winner, Mariah Carey.
2007 winner, Mary J. Blige.
2012 co-winner, CeeLo Green.
2013 winner, Miguel.
Two-time winner Jay Z.
2016 winner, D'Angelo.
2021 co-winner, Robert Glasper.
2021 co-winner, H.E.R.
An asterisk (*) indicates this recording also won Song of the Year.
More information Year[I], Recipient(s) ...
  • ^[I] Each year is linked to the article about the Grammy Awards held that year.
  • ^[II] The performing artist is only listed but does not receive the award.

Category facts

  • Most Wins
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  • Most Nominations
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See also

References

General
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  • "Grammy Awards: Album of the Year". Rock on the Net. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
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