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Mary J. Blige and Beyoncé lead nominations for the 2022 Soul Train awards


It seems almost like the time of year when some of your favorite stars are recognized and honored at Soul Train Award. On Thursday, the nominations for this year’s awards were revealed, and Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige are leading the way with seven nominations each. Mary dropped her current album”Good morning beautiful,” in February, and she is currently touring the country in support of the project. Beyoncé has released her highly anticipated album.”Renaissance“Became an instant classic.

Behind Mary and Bey is none other than Ari Lennox, who has won a total of six nominations. Lizzo, who is currently on tour, has earned five nominations, and Chris Brown, who dropped out of his latest project “Breezy,” in June, has also received five nominations.

Other artists that have earned nominations include Muni Long, Burna Boy, Jazmine Sullivan, Silk Sonic, and many more.

Deon Cole was also announced as this year’s award show host. He talked about being this year’s host and said,

“Organization ‘Soul Train’s Award is a dream come true. I grew up Soul train and ‘to this day, I have never encountered a Soul Train that I have not blessed with my two virtuosos. It is truly a privilege to be given this opportunity to honor the legacy of Don Cornelius, all the great Black talent that has lit our screens on iconic TV show and musical genre. My favorite music: Soul, R&B and Hip Hop. “

Check out the list of candidates below:

Best New Artist
CKay
Coco Jones
Dixson
Doechii
Fireboy DML
Muni Long
Steve Lacy
Tems

Certified Soul Award
Chaka Khan
Charlie Wilson
Diana Ross
Mary J. BligeMaxwell
PJ Morton
Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers
T-Pain

Best Gospel / Inspiration Award
CeCe Winans
Erica Campbell
Fred Hammond
Main.
Marvin Sapp
Maverick City Music X Kirk Franklin
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Best Female R&B/Soul Artist
Ari Lennox
Beyoncé
SHE
Jazmine Sullivan
Lizzo
Mary J. Blige
SZA
Tems

Best Male R&B/Soul Artist
Child’s face
Brent Faiyaz
The boy Burna
Charlie Wilson
Chris Brown
Giveon
Lucky Daye
PJ Morton

Album of the year
An evening with Silk SonicSilk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
Away Messages (EP)Ari Lennox
BreezyChris Brown
Good morning beautifulMary J. Blige
Heaux Tales, Mo ‘Tales: The DeluxeJazmine Sullivan
R&B moneyTank
RenaissanceBeyoncé
EspeciallyLizzo

Song of the year
“Damn time,” Lizzo
“Bad Habit”, Steve Lacy
“Break My Soul”, Beyoncé
“Beautiful Good Morning”, Mary J. Blige
“Hrs & Hrs,” Muni Long
“The Last Time”, Burna Boy
“Pressure,” Ari Lennox

Ashford and Simpson Songwriter Award
“Bad Habit”, Steve Lacy
“Break My Soul”, Beyoncé
“Church Girl”, Beyoncé
“Beautiful Good Morning,” Mary J. Blige
“Hrs & Hrs,” Muni Long
“I Hate U,” SZA
“Finally, at last,” Burna Boy
“Pressure,” Ari Lennox

Best dance performance
“Damn time,” Lizzo
“Call me every day”, Chris Brown feat. Wizkid
“Be kind,” Chloe
“Convincing”, Doechii
“Pressure,” Ari Lennox
“Smokin Out the Window”, Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
“We (Warm Embrace),” Chris Brown
“The Woman”, Doja Cat

Video of the year
“Damn time,” Lizzo
“Bad Habit”, Steve Lacy
“Beautiful Good Morning,” Mary J. Blige
“Be kind,” Chloe
“Hrs & Hrs,” Muni Long
“The Last Time”, Burna Boy
“Pressure,” Ari Lennox
“Smokin Out the Window”, Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)

Best cooperation
“It’s 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 and Big Sean
“Make Me Say It Again, Girl”, Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers feat. Beyoncé
“Move”, Beyoncé feat. Grace Jones & Tems
“Slow,” Tank feat. J. Valentine

This year’s awards ceremony took place on November 27.

TSR EMPLOYEE: Jade Ashley @ Jade_Ashley94


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