The Surprising Story Behind Beyoncé's Iconic Song 'Halo' and Its Journey to Success
Beyoncé's fans were surprised to learn that she didn't write one of her most iconic songs, "Halo," released in 2009. The track was actually penned by Ryan Tedder and Evan "Kidd" Bogart at Beyoncé's request, focusing on the concept of a guardian angel protecting someone. Fans were impressed by OneRepublic's performance of the song at the Hollywood Bowl, with many praising Ryan Tedder's version. Tedder shared that the song was inspired by Beyoncé's life and her relationship with Jay-Z, and they added angelic keyboard parts to the track before sending a demo to Jay-Z's label, Roc Nation. The song was initially on hold for Beyoncé, but there were rumors that it was intended for Leona Lewis if Beyoncé didn't record it in time. Despite this, "Halo" remains one of Beyoncé's most popular songs, alongside other hits like "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and "Crazy in Love."