2017 Soul Train Music Awards

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Soul Train Music Awards
DateNovember 5, 2017 (2017-11-05)
Location Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Country United States
Hosted by Erykah Badu
Most awards Bruno Mars (5)
Most nominations Solange (7)
Website soultrain.com
Television/radio coverage
Network BET, BET Her
  2016  ·2017·  2018  

The 2017 Soul Train Music Awards took place on November 5, 2017, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and aired on BET Her and BET on November 26, 2017. [1] American singer and songwriter Toni Braxton was honored with the Legend Award for her contributions to the music industry, [2] while the R&B girl group SWV received the Lady of Soul Award. [3]

Contents

Special awards

Legend Award

Lady of Soul Award

Winners and Nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold. [4]

Best New Artist

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist

Soul Train Certified Award

Video of the Year

Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Album/Mixtape of the Year

Rhythm & Bars Award

Song Of The Year

The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award

Best Dance Performance

Best Collaboration

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