The award season is back in full swing baby! The nominees for the BET Soul Train Awards 2022 have already been revealed. BET dropped the complete list of nominees on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Some of the biggest names in the music industry will be seen at the award show. Keep scrolling further to find out the names of the celebrities who will be competing against each other to get their hands on that prestigious trophy.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 BET Soul Train Awards
The 2022 BET Soul Train Awards will air on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and BET Her. This year, the BET Soul Train Awards will be hosted by comedian, writer, and Black-ish star, Deon Cole.
Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy for BET raved about Deon Cole in a statement on Thursday morning and said, “Deon Cole is known for delivering razor-sharp humor and commentary across his acclaimed standup specials and series. Get ready to see him unleash his comedic talents like never before on the Soul Train Awards stage.”
In a press release, Cole said, “Hosting the ‘Soul Train Awards is a dream come true. I grew up watching Soul Train and ‘til this day, I’ve never met a Soul Train Line I didn’t bless with my skilled two step. It is truly a privilege to be given this opportunity.”
Who is leading the list of nominees for the BET Soul Train Awards 2022?
Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige are leading the list of nominees with a total of seven nods each. Ari Lennox follows the two of them closely with 6 nominations in her kitty. On the other hand, Chris Brown and Lizzo have received 5 nominations each. Burna Boy, Muni Long, and Steve Lacy got 4 nominations.
Scroll down to see the full list of BET Soul Train Awards 2022 nominees
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. Blige
Maxwell
Pj Morton
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
Beyoncé
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 – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Away Message (Ep) – Ari Lennox
Breezy, Chris Brown
Good Morning Gorgeous – Mary J. Blige Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe – Jazmine Sullivan
R&B Money – Tank
Renaissance – Beyoncé
Special – Lizzo
SONG OF THE YEAR
“About Damn Time” – Lizzo
“Bad Habit” – Steve Lacy
“Break My Soul” – Beyoncé
“Good Morning Gorgeous” – Mary J. Blige
“Hrs & Hrs” – Muni Long
“Last Last” – Burna Boy
“Pressure” – Ari Lennox
THE ASHFORD AND SIMPSON SONGWRITER’S AWARD
“Bad Habit” – Steve Lacy
“Break My Soul” – Beyoncé
“Church Girl” – Beyoncé
“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” – Chlöe
“Persuasive” – Doechii
“Pressure” – Ari Lennox
“Smokin Out The Window” – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, 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” – Chlöe
“Hrs & Hrs” – Muni Long
“Last Last” – Burna Boy
“Pressure” – Ari Lennox
“Smokin Out The Window” – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, 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. Beyoncé
“Move” – Beyoncé Feat. Grace Jones, Tems
“Slow” – Tank Feat. J. Valentine
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