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Soul Train Award nominations announced
After being absent last year the Soul Train awards return to their former glory on November 29, with a special evening marked to celebrate Motown's 50th birthday. Hosted by Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, it promises to be a star-studded niight.
Beyonce, Maxwell and Keri Hilson lead the pack as far as nominations go with four potential Soul Train trophies each. All three compete for 'Song of the Year' and 'Record of the Year'. Whilst, both Beyonce and Maxwell are also up for Album of the Year with "I am..." and "BLACKsummer'snight". Again Beyonce and Maxwell extend further expectations in Best Female and Male R&B/Soul Artist awards. Keri, receives two other nominations in Best New Artist and Best Collaboration categories.
Other nominated artists include Whitney Houston, Jamie Foxx, Kanye West and Robin Thicke. A special honoree award for 'Entertainer of the Year' will be given to the late, Michael Jackson. Performing on this evening are the like of Ledisi, Chrisette Michele, Toni Braxton, Melanie Fiona and Trey Songz.
Nominations list of 2009 Soul Train Music Awards:
Best New Artist:
* Drake
* Jazmine Sullivan
* Keri Hilson
* Ryan Leslie
* Solange Knowles
Best Female R&B/Soul Artist:
* Beyonce Knowles
* Chrisette Michele
* Jennifer Hudson
* Ledisi
* Whitney Houston
Best Male R&B/Soul Artist:
* Charlie Wilson
* Maxwell
* Musiq Soulchild
* Raphael Saadiq
* Robin Thicke
Song of the Year:
* "God in Me" - Mary Mary
* "Pretty Wings" - Maxwell
* "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" - Beyonce Knowles
* "Spotlight" - Jennifer Hudson
* "Turnin Me On" - Keri Hilson feat. Lil Wayne
Album of the Year:
* Beyonce Knowles - "I Am...Sasha Fierce" (Sony Music)
* Jamie Foxx - "Intuition" (J Records)
* Kanye West - "808's & Heartbreak" (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam)
* Maxwell - "BLACKsummers'night" (Sony Music)
* Ne-Yo - "Year of the Gentleman" (Def Jam)
Record of the Year (Songwriter Award):
* Beyonce Knowles - "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
* Drake - "Best I Ever Had"
* Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain - "Blame it"
* Keri Hilson - "Knock You Down"
* Maxwell - "Pretty Wings"
Best Reggae Artist:
* Movado
* Sean Paul
* Serani
* Taurus Riley
* Ziggy Marley
CENTRIC Award - Soul Approved/Underground:
* Corneille
* Eric Roberson
* Laura Izibor
* Maysa
* The Knux
Best Gospel Performance/Male, Female Or Group:
* Bebe Winans and Cece Winans - "Close to You"
* Fred Hammond fat. John P Kee - "They That Wait"
* Marvin Sapp - "Praise Him in Advance"
* Mary Mary - "God in Me"
* Smokie Norful - "Justified"
Best Collaboration:
* Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo - "Knock You Down"
* Keyshia Cole feat. Monica - "Trust"
* Mario feat. Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett - "Break Up"
* Mary Mary feat. Kiki Sheard - "God in Me"
* Trey Songz feat. Drake - "Successful"
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