The complete list of 2023 Soul Train Awards have been announced, and as it seems SZA, Usher, and Summer Walker reign supreme with nine noms each.
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Also collecting nominations, 21 Savage with eight, Coco Jones and Victoria Monét tied with six each, as well as Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Janelle Monáe and October London all earning four for themselves.
“This year’s show will reimagine the traditional award show ceremony into a soulful party in Hollywood,” BET promised while announcing the show, set to premiere Sunday, November 26, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her, after being previously recorded at an undisclosed date.
Check out the complete list of nominees for 2023 Soul Train Awards below.
Album of the Year
The Age of Pleasure - Janelle Monáe
Age/Sex/Location - Ari Lennox
Clear 2: Soft Life EP - Summer Walker
Girls Night Out (Extended) - Babyface
I Told Them… - Burna Boy
Jaguar II - Victoria Monét
SOS - SZA
What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) - Coco Jones
Song of the Year
“Back to Your Place” - October London
“Favorite Song” - Toosii
“Good Good”- Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage
“ICU” - Coco Jones
“Kill Bill” - SZA
“Lipstick Lover” - Janelle Monáe
“On My Mama” - Victoria Monét
“Snooze” - SZA
Video of the Year
“Back to Your Place” - October London
“Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” - PinkPantheress & Ice Spice
“Boyfriend” - Usher
“Good Good” - Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage
“ICU” - Coco Jones
“Kill Bill” - SZA
“Lipstick Lover” - Janelle Monáe
“On My Mama” - Victoria Monét
“Special” - Lizzo
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
Best Collaboration
“America Has a Problem” (Remix) - Beyoncé ft. Kendrick Lamar
“Boy’s a Liar, Pt. 2” - PinkPantheress & Ice Spice
“Creepin’ (Remix)” - Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, Diddy Feat. 21 Savage
“Fly Girl” - Flo feat. Missy Elliott
“Good Good” - Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage
“Sittin’ on Top of the World” - Burna Boy Feat. 21 Savage
“Special” - Lizzo ft. SZA
“To Summer, From Cole (Audio Hug)” - Summer Walker, J. Cole
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
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award
“Back to Your Place” - October London
“Favorite Song” - Toosii
“Good Good” - Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage
“ICU” - Coco Jones
“Kill Bill” - SZA
“On My Mama” - Victoria Monét
“Sittin’ on Top of the World” - Burna Boy Feat. 21 Savage
“Snooze” - SZA
Best Dance Performance
“Better Thangs” - Ciara Feat. Summer Walker
“Boyfriend” - Usher
“Good Good” - Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage
“How We Roll” - Ciara & Chris Brown
“On My Mama” - Victoria Monét
“Snooze” - SZA
“Summer Too Hot” - Chris Brown
“Under the Influence” - Chris Brown
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
“All of the Glory” - Shirley Caesar
“All Things” - Kirk Franklin
“Came Too Far” - Fridayy Feat. Maverick City Music & My Mom
“Cry” - Koryn Hawthorne
“Feel Alright (Blessed)” - Erica Campbell
“God Problems” - Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine
“The Journey” - H.E.R.
“Try Love” - Kirk Franklin