2020 Soul Train Music Awards

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Soul Train Music Awards
DateNovember 29, 2020 (2020-11-29)
Country United States
Hosted by Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold
Most awards Chris Brown (4)
Most nominations H.E.R. (8)
Website www.bet.com/shows/soul-train-awards/
Television/radio coverage
Network BET, BET Her, VH1, MTV2
  2019  ·2020·  2021  

The 2020 Soul Train Music Awards took place on November 29, 2020, to recognize the best in soul, R&B and Hip-Hop music. The ceremony aired on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2, with actors Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold hosting the ceremony for the third time. [1] The nominations were announced on November 11, 2020, with H.E.R. leading with eight nominations, followed by Chris Brown with seven. [2] American singer and songwriter Monica was honored with the Lady of Soul Award for her contributions to the music industry. [3]

Contents

Special Awards

Honorees are as listed below:

Lady Of Soul Award

Monica [4]

Winners and Nominees

Nominees are as listed below. [5] The winners by each categories are in bold characters. [6]

Best New Artist

Soul Train Certified Award

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist

Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Rhythm & Bars Award (Best Hip-Hop Song Of The Year)

Song Of The Year

Album Of The Year

The Ashford And Simpson Songwriter's Award

Best Dance Performance

Best Collaboration Performance

Video Of The Year

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