The 2018 Soul Train Awards are right around the corner and BET has released the official list of nominees!
H.E.R leads this year’s nominations with a total of 7 nominations. Bruno Mars, who was last years top nominees ties with Cardi B for a total of 6 nods. Sza earned five nodes while and Daniel Ceaser and Ella Mai are right behind with four nominations.
The 2017 Soul Train Awards will be hosted by the comedic/best-friend duo, Tisha Campbell, and Tichina Arnold. Erykah Badu, who has hosted the awards before, will be honored with the “Legend Award” for her contribution to music over the last 20 years. R&B singer, Faith Evans is also set to receive the “Lady of Soul Award”.
The awards will be taped at the Orleans Theater in Las Vegas on November 17th and air at 8 p.m EST on November 25t on BET.
The annual celebration of black culture and music will recognize the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop from every generation.
Here are the nominees by category:
Best New Artist:
Daniel Ceaser
Jorja Smith
Kali Uchis
Leon Thomas
Normani
Queen Naja
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist:
Beyonce
Ella Mai
H.E.R
Mariah Carey
SZA
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist:
Childish Gambino
Daniel Ceaser
John Legend
Khalid Tank
Best Rhythm & Bars Award (Best Hip-Hop Song of The Year):
I Like It Feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin – Cardi b
This Is America – Childish Gambino
No Brainer Feat. Justin Bieber – Dj Khaled
In My Feelings – Drake
Ape Shit – TheCarters
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Andra Day,
Kirk Franklin
Lecrae
Snoop Dog
Tori Kelly
Best Coll
Soul Train Certified Award:
Ashanti
Jorja Smith
Ledisi
Lenny Kravitz
MAJOR.
Tamia
Song Of The Year:
In My Feelings – Drake
Finnesse (Remix) – Ft Cardi B
Boo’d Up – Ella Mai
Every Kind of Way – H.E.R
The Weeknd – SZA
Come Over – The Internet
Album/ Mixtape OF The Year:
The Kids Are Alright – Chole X Halle
HeartBreak ON A full Moon – Chris Brown
H.E.R – H.E.R
Good Thing – Leon Bridges
War &LEisure – Miguel
Hive Mind- The Internet
Best Collaboration Performance:
Bruno Mars – “Finesse” (Remix) featuring Cardi B
Daniel Caesar – “Best Part” featuring H.E.R.
John Legend – “A Good Night” featuring BloodPop
Khalid featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack – “OTW”
SZA – “Doves in the Wind” featuring Kendrick Lamar
Video Of The Year:
Finnesse (Remix) – Bruno Mars Ft Cardi B
Boo’d Up Ella Mai’Avenue – H.E.R
Broken CLocks – SZA
Come Over – The Internet
Best Dance Performance:
Bruno Mars – “Finesse” (Remix) featuring Cardi B
Chris Brown – “Tempo”
Ciara – “Level Up”
HoodCelebrityy – “Walking Trophy”
Janet Jackson – “Made for Now” featuring Daddy Yankee
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriters Award
“Finesse” (Remix) – Written by Gene Hernandez, Belcalis Almanzar, Chris Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, Ray McCullough, Klenord Raphael, Jeremy Reeves, James Yip, Ray Romulus (Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B)
“Summertime Magic” – Written by Donald Glover, Ludwig Goransson (Childish Gambino)
“Best Part” – Written by Ashton Simmonds, H.E.R., Riley Bell, Matthew Burnett, Jordan Evans (Daniel Caesar featuring H.E.R.)
“Boo’d Up” – Written by Ella Howell, Dijon McFarlane, Joelle James, Larrance Dopson (Ella Mai)
“Focus” – Written by H.E.R., Darhyl Camper, Justin Love (H.E.R.)
“Broken Clocks” – Written by Solana Rowe, Cody Fayne, Adam Feeney, Ashton Simmonds, Thomas Beesley (SZA)