2023 Soul Train Music Awards

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Soul Train Music Awards
DateNovember 26, 2023 (2023-11-26)
LocationHouse Party, Los Angeles, California
CountryUnited States
Hosted by Keke Palmer [1]
Most awards SZA (4)
Most nominations
(9 each)
Website www.bet.com/shows/soul-train-awards/
Television/radio coverage
Network BET, BET Her, VH1, MTV2
Produced byJesse Collins Entertainment, Black Entertainment Television [2]
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The 2023 Soul Train Music Awards took place on November 26, 2023, recognizing the best in soul, R&B and Hip-Hop music. The ceremony will air on BET and BET Her. [3] On November 1, 2023, BET announced the nominees, SZA, Usher and Summer Walker led with nine nominations each; followed by 21 Savage with eight; and Coco Jones and Victoria Monét each having received six nominations. [4] [5]

Contents

SZA won four awards, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year, followed by Usher with three and Victoria Monét with two. [6] American rapper, songwriter and record producer T-Pain was recognized with the Legend Award, [7] while american singer-songwriter and actress Janelle Monáe was honored with the Spirit of Soul Award. [8] [9]

Special Awards

Honorees are as listed below: [10]

Legend Award

Spirit of Soul Award (presented by Carol's Daughter)

Winners and nominees

Nominees are listed. [11] The winners are listed in bold. [12]

Album of the Year Song of the Year
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Best New Artist Soul Train Certified Award
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Video of the Year
Best Dance Performance Best Collaboration
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award

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References

  1. ↑ "Keke Palmer tapped to host Soul Train Music Awards 2023 presented by BET". Black Entertainment Television. November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  2. ↑ Jones, Okla (November 1, 2023). "Summer Walker, SZA And Usher Lead Nominations For 2023 Soul Train Awards". Essence. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ "'Soul Train Awards' 2023 Presented by BET Announces Nominees, Premiere Date and New Location". BET. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  4. ↑ Grein, Paul (November 1, 2023). "SZA, Usher & Summer Walker Lead 2023 Soul Train Awards Nominations: Full List". Billboard . Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  5. ↑ Schillaci, Sophie (November 1, 2023). "2023 BET Soul Train Awards: Usher and SZA Among Top Nominees". Entertainment Tonight . Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  6. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (November 27, 2023). "Soul Train Awards 2023 Complete Winners List: SZA Leads Night With Usher & Victoria Monét Also Taking Trophies". Deadline . Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  7. ↑ Abraham, Mya (November 27, 2023). "T-Pain Accepts Legend Award, Addresses New Artists At 2023 Soul Train Awards". Vibe . Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ Grein, Paul (November 16, 2023). "Janelle Monáe to Receive Spirit of Soul Award at 2023 Soul Train Awards". Billboard . Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  9. ↑ Mitchell, Gail (November 27, 2023). "Janelle Monae Invokes the Spirit of Prince, Stevie Wonder, Grace Jones & More During Soul Train Awards Acceptance Speech". Billboard . Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ Mitchell, Gail (November 27, 2023). "Coco Jones, Janelle Monae, Muni Long, BJ the Chicago Kid Perform at Soul Train Awards 2023 Hosted by Keke Palmer". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
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