Each have seven nominations
BET has announce the host, nominees and premiere date of Soul Train Awards 2022 presented by BET taking place, Sunday, November 13th in Las Vegas. Actor, comedian and writer Deon Cole will host an incredible night celebrating the best in soul music and the iconic legacy brand.
Additionally, BET has released the official nominations which recognizes the best in soul, R&B, and hip hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. The official Soul Train Awards nominees, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers, and presenters. The show premieres Sunday, November 27th at 8 pm ET/PT on BET and BET Her.
Beyonceฬ and Mary J. Blige lead the nominations with an impressive seven nods each. Beyonceฬ is up for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and twice for Best Collaboration and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriterโs Award. Mary J. Blige is nominated for Certified Soul Award, Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, The Ashford and Simpson Songwriterโs Award, Video of the Year, and Best Collaboration.
Ari Lennox garnered the second most nods with six nominations while Lizzo and Chris Brown are tied at five nods each. Burna Boy, Muni Long and Steve Lacy have four nods while Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, PJ Morton and Tems each garner three nominations.
The Soul Train Awards 2022 presented by BET will feature an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances, special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment. The annual event is committed to showcasing the impact of Soul Train on music and dance from the โ70s to today.
Best New Artist
- Ckay
- Coco Jones
- Dixson
- Doechili
- Fireboy DML
- Muni Long
- Steve Lacy
- Tems
Certified Soul Award
- Chaka Khan
- Charlie Wilson
- Diana Ross
- Mary J Blige
- Maxwell
- PJ Morgon
- Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers
- T-Pain
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
- Cece Winans
- Erica Campbell
- Fred Hammond
- Major
- Marvin Sapp
- Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin
- Tamela Mann
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
- Ari Lennox
- Beyonce
- H.E.R.
- Jazmine Sullivan
- Lizzo
- Mary J Blige
- Sza
- Tems
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
- Babyface
- Brent Faiyaz
- Burna Boy
- Charlie Wilson
- Chris Brown
- Giveon
- Lucky Daye
- PJ Morton
Album of the Year
- An Evening with Silk Sonic – Silk Sonic
- Away Message EP – Ari Lennox
- Good Morning Gorgeous – Mary J Blige
- Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe – Jazmine Sullivan
- R&B Money – Tank
- Renaissance Man – Beyonce
- Special – Lizzo
Song of the Year
- About Damn Time – Lizzo
- Bad Habit – Steve Lacy
- Break My Soul – Beyonce
- Good Morning Gorgeous – Mary J Blige
- Hrs & Hrs – Muni Long
- Last Last – Burna Boy
- Pressure – Ari Lennox
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award
- Bad Habit – Steve Lacy
- Break My Soul – Beyonce
- Church Girl – Beyonce
- Good Morning Gorgeous – Mary J Blige
- Hrs & Hrs – Muni Long
- I Hate U – Sza
- Last Last – Burna boy
- Pressure – Ari Lennox
Best Dance Performance
- About Damn Time – LIzzo
- Call Me Every Day – Chris Brown feat Wizkid
- Have Mercy – Chloe
- Persuasive – Doechii
- Pressure – Ari Lennox
- Smokin’ Out The Window – Silk Sonic
- We (Warm Embrace) – Chris Brown
- Woman – Doja Cat
Video of the Year
- About Damn Time – Lizzo
- Bad Habit – Steve Lacy
- Good Morning Gorgeous – Mary J Blige
- Have Mercy – Chloe
- Hrs & Hrs – Muni Long
- Last Last – Burna Boy
- Pressure – Ari Lennox
- Smokin’ Out The Window – Silk Sonic
Best Collaboration
- Amazing – Mary J Blige feat DJ Khaled
- Be Like Water – PJ Morton feat Stevie Wonder & Nas
- Call Me Every Day – Chris Brown feat Wizkid
- Gotta Move On – Diddy feat Bryson Tiller
- Hate Our Love – Queen Naija & Big Sean
- Make Me Say It Again, Girl – Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers feat Beyonce
- Move – Beyonce feat Grace Jones & Tems
- Slow – Tank feat Valentine
