Beyonce made history at the Grammys on Sunday night as she collected six trophies but was beaten to the album of the year title by Taylor Swift.
Beyonce has set a new record for the most awards won in a single year by a solo female, and takes her career tally to 16.
Accepting one of her 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, referring to rapper Jay-Z.
Her awards included song of the year and best R&B song, both for Single Ladies.
She also won best contemporary R&B album, best R&B female vocal for Single Ladies and best traditional R&B performance for At Last, and best pop vocal performance for Halo.
Country star Taylor Swift took home four prizes, including the coveted album of the year title.
The Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z and Kings of Leon all picked up three gongs each, while Lady GaGa and Eminem won two.
Susan Boyle did not win any awards but did get a mention, when host Stephen Colbert mocked his glamorous audience by praising SuBo for "saving" the recording industry.
The comedian said: "You may be the coolest people in the world. This year your industry was saved by a 48-year-old Scottish cat lady in sensible shoes."
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