| Soul Train Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: 2023 Soul Train Music Awards | |
| Awarded for | Outstanding achievements in: Soul music, Contemporary R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Reggae and Hip Hop |
| Country | United States |
| First awarded | March 23, 1987 |
| Website | BET: Soul Train Awards |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | WGN America (1987–2007) First Run Syndication (1987–2007) BET (2009–present) Centric/BET Her (2009–present) |
The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual music awards show which previously aired in national broadcast syndication, and honors the best in African-American culture, 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 contemporary R&B and soul music 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[1] 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, Taraji P. Henson, and Gladys Knight.[2]
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 the New York firm Society Awards. From 1995 to 2005 a separate award show named Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards was held, honoring female artists.[3]
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- ^ Cochrane, Naima (November 17, 2019). "Music Sermon: The Soul Train Awards Been Lit, We're Just Late To The Party". Vibe.com.
- ^ "Erykah Badu Returns to Host the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards as Drake, Beyoncé Lead Nominations". Billboard. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ^ "Jill Scott Nabs Trio Of Lady Of Soul Awards". Billboard.com. 29 August 2001. Retrieved 18 November 2021.