New Edition, Jill Scott, India Arie, Bryshere Gray, Luke James and
More to Present at the Awards Show Hosted by Erykah Badu
SOUL TRAIN AWARDS to Air on CENTRIC and BET, November 27th
at 8PM ET
#SOULTRAINAWARDS
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CENTRIC today announced Bobby Brown, Anderson .Paak, D.R.A.M., MA$E,
Blackstreet, Guy, Doug E. Fresh, Yuna, Eric Benet, BJ the Chicago Kid,
Ro James, Wreckx-n-Effect, Candice Boyd, MAJOR., Carl Thomasand
Total have been added to the star-studded lineup of performances for
SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016. Four-time Grammy-award winning soul singer and
songwriter Erykah Badu will once again take over the Vegas stage
to host the awards with her eccentric style, cerebral music,
incomparable spirit and comedic commentary. The yearly celebration will
honor the best in soulful music from returning legends to the next
generation. Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum singer Brandy
will be honored with the second annual Lady of Soul Award, while
multi-platinum and three-time Grammy award-winning producer, singer and
songwriter Teddy Riley will be presented with the night's highly
coveted Legend Award.
The night will also feature incredible presenters including New
Edition, Jill Scott, India Arie, Luke James, Woody McClain, Bryshere
Gray, Elijah Kelley, and Keith Powers. Filmed November 6 at
the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016 will air
on CENTRIC and BET on November 27th, 2016 at
8PM ET.
The all-star nominees for the SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016 span across 12
different categories. Drake leads the pack with 12 total
nominations including two nominations for the highly coveted Video of
the Year Award for his feature on Rihanna's single "Work" and this
year's mega hit "Hotline Bling." Beyoncé follows with 8
nominations including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album/Mixtape of the
Year for her groundbreaking album "Lemonade," and multiple honors for
lead single "Formation" including Song of the Year, Best Dance
Performance and The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award. Rihanna,
Kanye West, DJ Khaled and Usher also received multiple
nominations this year including Video of the Year, Album/Mixtape of the
Year and Best Collaboration. The next generation of soul is also being
recognized, including Bryson Tiller, Chance the Rapper and Anderson
.Paak who are multi-nominees across categories including Best New
Artist, Best R&B/Soul Male Artist and the Rhythm & Bars Award (Formerly
Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year.)
The SOUL TRAIN AWARDS will feature an exhilarating lineup of memorable
performances and viewers can expect special appearances by some of the
brightest stars in entertainment. The event annually showcases Soul
Train's impact on the history of music and dance from the 70s to today.
SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016 is part of the SOUL TRAIN WEEKEND November 3-6.
Kicking off Thursday, and taking over Mandalay Bay, the celebration will
feature soulful experiences including performances by Jill Scott, Tyrese,
Monica, Anthony Hamilton, Jazmine Sullivan, Bell Biv DeVoe,
Yuna, Tish Hyman, Kid Capri and a special night of comedy with the
cast of BET's The Comedy Get Down with Cedric 'The Entertainer,' D.L.
Hughley, George Lopez, Eddie Griffin and Charlie
Murphy.
Soul Train Weekend VIP Packages are available for purchase and offer
exclusive access, premium seats to all concerts and events, plus VIP
status to unforgettable after-parties. Four Day ticket packages are also
available and will allow guests to have the convenience and access to
attend great concerts throughout Soul Train Awards Weekend. VIP and four
day package and amenities and pricing can be found at Soultrainweekend.com.
The SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016 are produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment.
Executive Producers of the network telecast are as follows: Debra Lee,
Stephen G. Hill and Connie Orlando from BET; and Jesse Collins for Jesse
Collins Entertainment.
For show information, please visit BET.com/SoulTrain,
the official site for SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016. To apply for media
credentials to cover the SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016 red carpet, please
visit: www.betpressroom.com
About CENTRIC
Centric is the only multi-platform lifestyle brand designed to boldly
celebrate the diverse and beautiful world of Black women. A 24-hour
music and entertainment channel, Centric has its finger on the pulse of
an ever-changing beat and delivers compelling content that reflects,
inspires and addresses the unique perspectives of Black women.
About BET Networks
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIA, VIA.B), is the
nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and
public affairs television programming for the African-American audience.
The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can
be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom
and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer
brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com,
a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture,
and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the
African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET
Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET's growing festival
business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content
for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around
the globe.
About Soul Train Holdings
SOUL TRAIN HOLDINGS, LLC was formed in May 2008 and is owned by
InterMedia Partners and a partnership between Magic Johnson Enterprises
and Ron Burkle's investment firm, The Yucaipa Companies. The iconic
franchise and catalog consists of more than 1,100 episodes and 40
specials from Don Cornelius Productions, Inc. Soul Train is the longest
running, first-run, nationally syndicated music program in television
history. During its 35-year run, the show featured lasting innovations
such as the Soul Train line and the legendary sign off "Love, Peace and
Soul." At the heart of the show was Don Cornelius, the dancers and
influential artists such as James Brown, Al Green, Ike & Tina Turner,
Hall & Oates, Donna Summer, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin,
Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Prince, Run
D.M.C. and Destiny's Child.
About the Orleans Arena
The Orleans Arena, a Boyd Gaming facility located just west of the Las
Vegas Strip, is one of the nation's leading multi-purpose sports and
entertainment facilities and the 2014 recipient of the Venue Excellence
Award from the International Association of Venue Managers. In addition,
the Orleans Arena is one of only a handful of arenas in the United
States to achieve LEED Gold Certification and is part of the largest
company in Nevada to achieve SHARP Certification for commitments to safe
venue operations. According to Venues Today magazine, the Orleans Arena,
which hosts more than 200 events each year, consistently ranks in the
Top 10 for ticket sales in the United States and internationally among
venues of similar size. These events include nationally touring
concerts, NCAA basketball conference tournaments, family shows,
motorsports and other unique events. For more information, call
702-365-7469 or visit www.OrleansArena.com.
Stay connected to the Orleans Arena on Facebook (www.facebook.com/orleansarena)
and on Twitter (@orleansarena).
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