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The full nominees list for the BET 2023 Soul Train awards.
Here is the complete list of nominees for the prestigious BET Soul Train Awards, scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 26th, at 8 p.m.
This awards ceremony recognizes exceptional talent in the fields of soul, R&B, and hip-hop, honoring both established industry legends and the emerging stars of tomorrow. The event is set to be held in Los Angeles and includes nominations for African artists such as Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tyle.
With the awards ceremony taking place on November 26th in Los Angeles, it promises to be an evening of acknowledgment for artists who have significantly influenced the music landscape.
Leading the pack in nominations are SZA, Usher, and Summer Walker, each receiving an impressive nine nominations, a testament to their substantial impact on the genre in the past year. Their contributions have not only dominated the charts but have also deeply resonated with fans worldwide.
With a new venue and an outstanding lineup of nominees, the 2023 Soul Train Awards are poised to be a memorable occasion, celebrating artists who continually push the boundaries of R&B and soul music.
Here is the full list of Nominees:
Best New Artist
- Ambré
- Ayra Starr
- Coco Jones
- Doechii
- FLO
- Fridayy
- Tyla
- WanMor
Certified Soul Award
- Anthony Hamilton
- Ashanti
- Ciara
- Eric Bellinger
- Monica
- PJ Morton
- Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers
- T-Pain
- Usher
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
- Shirley Caesar – “All Of The Glory”
- Kirk Franklin – “All Things”
- Fridayy Feat. Maverick City Music & My Mom – “Came Too Far”
- Koryn Hawthorne – “Cry”
- Erica Campbell – “Feel Alright (Blessed)”
- Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine – “God Problems”
- H.E.R. – “The Journey”
- Kirk Franklin – “Try Love”
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
- Ari Lennox
- Beyoncé
- Coco Jones
- H.E.R.
- Janelle Monáe
- Summer Walker
- SZA
- Victoria Monét
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
- 6LACK
- Babyface
- Brent Faiyaz
- Burna Boy
- Chris Brown
- Eric Bellinger
- October London
- Usher
Best Group
- dvsn
- FLO
- Jagged Edge
- Kool & The Gang
- Maverick City Music
- Phony Ppl
- Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers
- Tank And The Bangas
- WanMor
Album of the Year
- Janelle Monáe, The Age Of Pleasure
- Ari Lennox, age/sex/location
- Summer Walker, CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP
- Babyface, Girls Night Out (Extended)
- Burna Boy, I Told Them…
- Victoria Monét, JAGUAR II
- SZA, SOS
- Coco Jones, What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe)
Song of the Year
- October London – “Back To Your Place
- Toosii – “Favorite Song”
- Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good”
- Coco Jones – “ICU”
- SZA – “Kill Bill”
- Janelle Monáe – “Lipstick Lover”
- Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
- SZA – “Snooze”
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award
- October London – “Back To Your Place
- Toosii – “Favorite Song”
- Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good”
- Coco Jones – “ICU”
- SZA – “Kill Bill”
- Janelle Monáe – “Lipstick Lover”
- Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage – Sittin’ On Top Of The World”
- SZA – “Snooze”
Best Dance Performance
- Ciara Feat. Summer Walker – “Better Thangs”
- Usher – “Boyfriend”
- Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good”
- Ciara & Chris Brown – “How We Roll”
- Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
- SZA – “Snooze”
- Chris Brown – “Summer Too Hot”
- Chris Brown – “Under The Influence”
Video of the Year
- October London – “Back To Your Place
- PinkPantheress & Ice Spice – “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2”
- Usher – “Boyfriend”
- Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good”
- Coco Jones – “ICU”
- SZA – “Kill Bill”
- Janelle Monáe – “Lipstick Lover”
- Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
- Lizzo – “Special”
Best Collaboration
- Beyoncé Feat. Kendrick Lamar – “America Has A Problem (Remix)”
- PinkPantheress & Ice Spice – “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2”
- Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, Diddy Feat. 21 Savage – “Creepin’ (Remix)”
- FLO Feat. Missy Elliott – “Fly Girl”
- Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good”
- Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage – “Sittin’ On Top Of The World”
- Lizzo feat. SZA – “Special (Remix)”
- Summer Walker, J. Cole – To Summer, From Cole (Audio Hug)”