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1987-03-23
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The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show which previously aired in national television syndication, and honors the best in Black music and entertainment. It is produced by the makers of Soul Train, the program from which it takes its name, and features musical performances by various R&B and Soul recording artists interspersed throughout the ceremonies. The special traditionally used to air in either February, March or April, but now airs the last weekend of November (in most years, Thanksgiving weekend).The Soul Train Music Awards voting body includes active professionals in the fields of radio programming and music retail and management and recording artists with records that have charted in designated music trade publications in the year prior to proceedings. Past hosts for the show include such R&B luminaries as Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Will Smith, Vanessa Williams, and Gladys Knight. The Soul Train Music Award trophy has featured an African ceremonial mask since its 1987 introduction. A new trophy was designed by Tristan Eaton of Thunderdog Studios in 2009 and is manufactured by New York firm Society Awards. R&B singer Janet Jackson holds the record for the most Soul Train Awards won with 13 wins.
There is no Next Episode of Soul Train Music Awards planned.
S2021E1 - 2021 Soul Train Music Awards
Hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold
Ashanti will be honored with the Lady of Soul Award, while Maxwell will receive the Legend Award.
Song of the Year: Blxst feat. Ty Dolla $Ign & Tyga – "Chosen"; Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – "Leave the Door Open"; H.E.R. – "Damage"; Jazmine Sullivan – "Pick Up Your Feelings"; Wizkid feat. Tems – "Essence"; Yung Bleu feat. Drake – "You're Mines Still"
Album of the Year: Blxst – No Love Lost; Doja Cat - Planet Her; Giveon - When It's All Said and Done… Take Time; H.E.R. - Back of My Mind; Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales; Wizkid - Made in Lagos
Video of the Year: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – "Leave the Door Open"; Chris Brown, Young Thug feat. Future, Lil Durk, Latto – "Go Crazy (Remix)"; H.E.R. – "Damage"; Jazmine Sullivan – "Pick Up Your Feelings"; Normani feat. Cardi B – "Wild Side"; Wizkid feat. Tems – "Essence"
Air Date: 28 Nov 2021 19:00 (CDT)
S2022E1 - 2022 Soul Train Music Awards
Deon Cole will host the award show.
Morris Day & The Time will receive the ‘Legend' award.
Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead nominations with an impressive 7 nominations.
Ari Lennox garnered the second most nods with 6 nominations.
‘Video of the Year.' Lizzo and Chris Brown are tied at 5 nods each, followed by Burna Boy, Muni Long and Steve Lacy with 4 nods. Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, PJ Morton and Tems each garnered 3 nominations.
Air Date: 26 Nov 2022 19:00 (CDT)
S2023E1 - 2023 Soul Train Music Awards
BJ The Chicago Kid, Coco Jones, Danté Bowe, Fridayy, Muni Long, SWV, and Keke Palmerare set to perform.
Grammy®-nominated global superstar and visionary Janelle Monáe will receive the ‘Spirit Of Soul' award.
T-Pain will receive the ‘Legend' Award.
Air Date: 26 Nov 2023 19:00 (CDT)