The year is quickly coming to an end, which means that the Soul Train Awards is right around the corner.
On Tuesday, the nominations for this year’s award show was announced, and Solange and Bruno Mars earned themselves the most nominations.
Solange is still riding high off of the success of her last project, A Seat At The Table, earning her a total of seven nominations. She will be competing in categories such as Best R&B/ Soul Female Artist, Video of the Year and Song of the Year.
Bruno Mars is following behind her with a total of six nominations after the success of his latest album 24K Magic. Some of the categories he has been nominated for include Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Video of the Year and Album/ Mixtape of the Year.
Toni Braxton will be honored with the Don Cornelius Legend Award, and SWV will be receivingthe Lady of Soul Award. All ladies will be recognized for their long-standing careers and influence within music.
Check out the full list of nominees below:
Best New Artist
6lack
H.E.R.
Kevin Ross
Khalid
Sza
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Bruno Mars
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Khalid
TheWeeknd
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Kehlani
LalahHathaway
Ledisi
Mary J.Blige
Solange
Sza
Soul Train Certified Award
Bell BivDevoe
Johnny Gill
LalahHathaway
Ledisi
Mack Wilds
Video Of The Year
Beyonc– “All Night”
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”
Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Gucci Mane – “Party”
DJKhaledFt. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
Solange– “Cranes In The Sky”
Best Gospel/ Inspirational Award
Chance the Rapper
Charlie Wilson
Kirk Franklin
Lecrae
TamelaMann
Album/MixtapeOf The Year
Bruno Mars –24k Magic
Mary J.Blige–Strength Of A Woman
Solange–A Seat At The Table
Sza –Ctrl
TheWeeknd–Starboy
Rhythm & Bars Award (Formerly Best Hip-Hop Song Of The Year)
CardiB – “BodakYellow”
DjKhaledFt. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
French Montana Ft.SwaeLee – “Unforgettable”
Kendrick Lamar – “Humble.”
YoGottiFt. NickiMinaj– “Rake It Up”
Song Of The Year
Bruno Mars – “Thats What I Like”
ChildishGambino– “Redbone”
DjKhaledFt. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
Khalid – “Location”
Solange– “Cranes In The Sky”
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriters Award
“Cranes In The Sky” –Written By: Troy L. John,SolangeKnowles, RaphaelSaadiq(Solange)
“Location” –Written By: Alfredo Emmanuel Gonzalez,OlatunjiOlutomiwa, Samuel David Jimenez, Khalid Robinson, Joshua Scruggs (Khalid)
“Love Me Now” –Written By: Blake Matthew Simon Mills, John Henry Ryan, John Roger Stephens (John Legend)
“Redbone” –Written By: George Clinton, William Earl Collins, Gary LeeCooer,DonaldmckinleyGlover Ii, Ludwig Emil TomasGoransson(ChildishGambino)
“Versace On The Floor” –Written By: Christopher Steven Brown, James Edward Fauntleroy, Bruno Mars, Philip Martin Lawrence (Bruno Mars)
Best Dance Performance
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”
Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Gucci Mane – “Party”
DjKhaledFt. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
SolangeFt.Sampha– “Dont Touch My Hair”
WizkidFt. Drake – “Come Closer”
Best Collaboration
DjKhaledFt. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
JazmineSullivan & Bryson Tiller – “Insecure”
Mary J.BligeFt.KanyeWest – “Love Yourself”
SolangeFt.Sampha– “Dont Touch My Hair”
Sza Ft. Travis Scott – “Love Galore”
The 2017 Soul Train Awards will air on BET on November 5th.
