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The _ _ _ _ _ _ Brothers recorded 'What a Fool Believes,' 1980's Song of the Year, written by Loggins and McDonald.
Linda _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and James Ingram recorded the duet 'Somewhere Out There,' 1988's Song of the Year.
Bonnie _ _ _ _ _ won 2023's Song of the Year for 'Just Like That.'
Childish _ _ _ _ _ _ _'s 'This Is America' won Song of the Year in 2019.
O.C. _ _ _ _ _ recorded 'Little Green Apples,' written by Bobby Russell, 1969's Song of the Year.
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_ _ _ _ _ _ _, featuring Rob Thomas, recorded 'Smooth,' 2000's Song of the Year.
SANTANATina _ _ _ _ _ _ sang 'What's Love Got to Do with It,' 1985's Song of the Year.
TURNERTony _ _ _ _ _ _ _ recorded 'The Shadow of Your Smile,' which won 1966's Song of the Year.
BENNETTJames _ _ _ _ _ _ and Carole King both recorded the 1972 winner 'You've Got a Friend,' written by King.
TAYLORDomenico _ _ _ _ _ _ _ won the first-ever Grammy Song of the Year in 1959 for the Italian hit 'Volare.'
MODUGNOJulie Gold's 1991 Song of the Year, sung by Bette Midler, asked listeners to view the world 'From a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.'
DISTANCEThe _ _ _ _ _ _'s 'Every Breath You Take,' written by Sting, won in 1984.
POLICE'Evergreen,' a tied 1978 winner, was co-written by its star and Paul _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
WILLIAMSReal name Gabriella _ _ _ _ _ _, this R&B artist won 2021's Song of the Year for 'I Can't Breathe.'
WILSONBruno _ _ _ _ won the 2018 award for 'That's What I Like.'
MARSNatalie _ _ _ _ sang 'Unforgettable,' 1992's Song of the Year by Irving Gordon, in a duet with her late father.
COLEKim _ _ _ _ _ _ sang 'Bette Davis Eyes,' 1982's Song of the Year, written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon.
CARNESA Lennon-McCartney tune called 'Michelle,' recorded by the _ _ _ _ _ _ _, won in 1967.
BEATLESBarry _ _ _ _ _ _ _ had a hit with 'I Write the Songs,' 1977's Song of the Year, penned by Bruce Johnston.
MANILOWHenry _ _ _ _ _ _ _ shared 1962's Song of the Year prize for 'Moon River' with lyricist Johnny Mercer.
MANCINIThis one-named British singer won 1996's award for 'Kiss from a Rose.'
SEALThis band, stylized in lowercase and featuring Janelle Monae, won the 2013 award for 'We Are Young.'
FUNDionne _ _ _ _ _ _ _ & Friends recorded 'That's What Friends Are For,' 1987's Song of the Year.
WARWICKJoe _ _ _ _ _ wrote and performed the 1970 winner 'Games People Play.'
SOUTHThis superstar won 2010's Song of the Year for 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).'
BEYONCEBilly _ _ _ _ won the 1979 prize for 'Just the Way You Are.'
JOELBillie Eilish's third win came in 2026 for the song 'Wild_ _ _ _ _ _.'
FLOWERBillie Eilish's brother and co-writer _ _ _ _ _ _ _ helped pen 2024's winner, 'What Was I Made For?'
FINNEAS'Need You Now' by _ _ _ _ Antebellum won the 2011 award.
LADYJudy _ _ _ _ _ _ _ recorded Stephen Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns,' 1976's Song of the Year.
COLLINSPeabo _ _ _ _ _ _ and Regina Belle recorded 'A Whole New World,' 1994's Song of the Year.
BRYSONEd _ _ _ _ _ _ _ won the 2016 award for 'Thinking Out Loud.'
SHEERANAlicia _ _ _ _ won the 2002 award for 'Fallin'.'
KEYS'Streets of Philadelphia,' the 1995 winner, was written and performed by _ _ _ _ _ Springsteen.
BRUCESammy _ _ _ _ _ Jr. sang 'What Kind of Fool Am I?,' 1963's Song of the Year, written by Bricusse and Newley.
DAVISWillie _ _ _ _ _ _ recorded 'Always on My Mind,' which won Song of the Year in 1983.
NELSONU2 frontman Bono, born Paul _ _ _ _ _ _, co-wrote 2006's winner 'Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own.'
HEWSONEric _ _ _ _ _ _ _ won 1993's Song of the Year for 'Tears in Heaven,' written about his son.
CLAPTONRoberta _ _ _ _ _ recorded Ewan MacColl's 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,' 1973's Song of the Year.
FLACKJohn _ _ _ _ _ won 2005's Song of the Year for 'Daughters.'
MAYERPaul Simon wrote 1971's Song of the Year, 'Bridge over Troubled Water,' for himself and Art _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
GARFUNKELBillie _ _ _ _ _ _ won the 2020 award for 'Bad Guy.'
EILISHLouis _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ had a hit with Jerry Herman's 'Hello, Dolly!,' which won 1965's Song of the Year.
ARMSTRONGRoberta Flack's 1974 winner 'Killing Me Softly with His Song' was co-written by Norman _ _ _ _ _ _.
GIMBELCeline _ _ _ _ sang 'My Heart Will Go On,' which won Song of the Year in 1999.
DIONBette _ _ _ _ _ _ sang 'Wind Beneath My Wings,' 1990's Song of the Year.
MIDLERChris Martin's British band won the 2009 award for 'Viva la Vida.'
COLDPLAYChristopher _ _ _ _ _ wrote and sang the 1981 winner 'Sailing.'
CROSS'The Battle of New Orleans,' written by Jimmy Driftwood, was a hit for Johnny _ _ _ _ _ _ and won 1960's Song of the Year.
HORTONLuther _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ won the 2004 award for 'Dance with My Father.'
VANDROSSThe 1964 winner 'Days of Wine and _ _ _ _ _' was written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer.
ROSES'Stay with Me,' the 2015 winner, was performed by _ _ _ Smith.
SAMNorah _ _ _ _ _ recorded Jesse Harris's 'Don't Know Why,' 2003's Song of the Year.
JONESSilk _ _ _ _ _'s 'Leave the Door Open' won the 2022 award.
SONICThe all-star charity single 'We Are the World' won 1986's award for USA for _ _ _ _ _ _.
AFRICAThis British singer's surname is Adkins; she won 2012's Song of the Year for 'Rolling in the Deep.'
ADELEAmy _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ won 2008's Song of the Year for 'Rehab.'
WINEHOUSEKendrick _ _ _ _ _ won the 2025 award for 'Not Like Us.'
LAMARThe Dixie _ _ _ _ _ _'s 'Not Ready to Make Nice' won the 2007 award.
CHICKSBarbra _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ sang 'The Way We Were,' which won 1975's Song of the Year.
STREISANDU2 guitarist The Edge, born David _ _ _ _ _, co-wrote 2001's winner 'Beautiful Day.'
EVANSShawn _ _ _ _ _ _ won the 1998 award for 'Sunny Came Home.'
COLVINAdele's second win, 2017's 'Hello,' was co-written with Greg _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
KURSTIN'Up, Up and Away,' written by Jimmy Webb for The 5th _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, won 1968's Song of the Year.
DIMENSIONBobby _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ won the 1989 award for the a cappella hit 'Don't Worry, Be Happy.'
MCFERRINComposer Ernest _ _ _ _ won the 1961 award for his instrumental 'Theme from Exodus.'
GOLDDebby _ _ _ _ _'s 'You Light Up My Life' tied for the 1978 Song of the Year award.
BOONEEric Clapton's 1997 winner 'Change the World' was co-written by Tommy _ _ _ _.
SIMSThis New Zealand singer, born Ella Yelich-O'Connor, won 2014's Song of the Year for 'Royals.'
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