The 2021 Soul Train Music Awards are fast approaching – here’s everything you
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The 2021 Soul Train Music Awards are fast approaching, and we’ve got all the info you need to know about the show!
When and where are the awards?
The 2021 Soul Train Music Awards are set to take place on November 7. The event will be held virtually for the first time in its history, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The show will air on BET at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will be hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold.
Aretha Franklin will be honored with the Legend Award, while Tyler Perry will receive the Humanitarian Award. Jennifer Hudson will perform a special tribute to Franklin.
The 2021 Soul Train Music Awards nominees were announced in October. Megan Thee Stallion leads the pack with seven nominations, followed by Beyoncé with five nods.
Here is the complete list of nominees:
Visit BET.com for more information on the 2021 Soul Train Music Awards.
Who is nominated?
The 2021 Soul Train Music Awards are fast approaching, and fans are wondering who is nominated.
This year’s awards show will be hosted by actress Amanda Seales, and will feature performances by Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., justice, Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Silk Sonic ( Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak), and more.
The nominees for the 2021 Soul Train Music Awards were announced on October 20, 2020. Leading the pack with the most nominations is Megan Thee Stallion with eight nods, followed by Lil Baby and Beyoncé with six each.
The complete list of nominees can be found below. The 2021 Soul Train Music Awards will air on Sunday, November 29 at 8 p.m. ET on BET.
Best New Artist
Chloe x Halle
Doja Cat
Jack Harlow
Megan Thee Stallion
Polo G
Roddy Ricch
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Beyoncé
Ciara Jhené Aiko Kehlani Mary J. Blige Summer Walker Yemi Alade Zhane’
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist Asheton Hogan (Andra Day) BJ the Chicago Kid Bruno Mars Khalid Majid Jordan Maxwell Raphael Saadiq Robert Glasper Tank Trey Songz Usher YG
Best R&B/Soul Duo or Group Garagescape HEMpress Sativa Jagged Edge James Ingram & Amy Grant Jon B & Babyface Kindred The Family Soul Lionel Richie & Commodores Maiday Silk Sonic (Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars) The Isley Brothers
What can we expect from the show?
Now in its 35th year, the Soul Train Music Awards is one of the longest-running and most prestigious awards shows in entertainment. The annual event celebrates the best in black music and culture, and this year’s show is sure to be full of stellar performances and memorable moments.
This year’s awards will be hosted by actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery, with a star-studded lineup of performers that includes R&B legend Lionel Richie, rap icon Snoop Dogg, soulful crooner John Legend, rising star H.E.R., and many more. In addition to the musical performances, the show will also feature tributes to late icons Chadwick Boseman and Cookie Lyon from Empire.
The 2021 Soul Train Music Awards will air on Sunday, November 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.
How can I watch the awards?
The 2021 Soul Train Music Awards will air on BET on Friday, March 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The awards show will also be available to stream on BET+ and MTV+.
