Award-winning American songbird Erykah Badu is reportedly hosting the 2017 Soul Train Awards for a third consecutive year. Leading the pack of nominations with seven in total is Solange who is closely followed by SZA as she is up for four awards. Even though the show will be taped in Las Vegas on 5 November 2017, 6:00 PM PST, it will only broadcast on BET on November 26 at 8 p.m. ET. Take a look below for the sizzling lineup of performers and full list of nominees from the BET team. By Bridgette Matjuda Image: Facebook
Soul Train Awards Performers
Kirk Franklin
Tamar Braxton
Tank
Toni Braxton
SWV
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Nominees are as follows:
Best New Artist
6LACK
H.E.R.
Kevin Ross
Khalid
SZA
Best RNB/ Soul Male Artist
Bruno Mars
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Khalid
The Weeknd
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Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Kehlani
Lalah Hathaway
Ledisi
Mary J. Blige
Solange
SZA
Soul Train Certified Award
Bell Biv Devoe
Johnny Gill
Lalah Hathaway
Ledisi
Mack Wilds
Video Of The Year
Beyonce – All Night
Bruno 24K Magic
Chris Brown ft Gussi Mane Party
Khalid ft Rihanna
Solange – Cranes in ski
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Best Gospel Inspirational Award
Chance The Rapper
Charlie Wilson
Kirk Franklin
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Album/Mixtape of the year
Bruno Mars – 24K Magic
Mary – Strength of A Woman
Solange – A seat at the table
SZA – CTRL
The Weeknd – Starboy
Rythm & Bars Award
Cardi B – Bodak Yellow
DJ Khalid ft Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – Wild thoughts
French montana ft Swae Lee – unforgettable
Kendrick Lemar – Humble
Yo Gotti ft Nicki Minaj – Rake it up
Song of the year
Bruno Mars- That’s what I like
Childish Gambino – Redbone
DJ Khalid ft riri & bryson tiller – Wild thoughts
Khalid – Location
Solange – Cranes in the sky
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award
Cranes in the sky
Location
Love Me Now
Redbone
Versace On The Floor
Best Dance Performance
Bruno Mars – 24K Magic
Chris Brown ft Usher & Gucci Mane – Party
DJ Khalid ft Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – Wild thoughts
Solange ft Sampha – Don’t Touch My Hair
Wizkid ft Drake – Come closer
Best Collaboration
DJ Khalid ft riri & bryson tiller – Wild thoughts
Jazmine Sullivan & Bryson Tiller – Insecure
Mary J. Blige ft Kanye West – Love Yourself
Solange ft. Sampha – Don’t Touch My Hair
SZA ft Travis Scott – Love Galore
We’re excitedly looking forward to the 2017 Soul Train Awards – especially the performances and red carpet fashion looks. Congratulations to all the nominees!
