Today, BET announces the hosts of the 2021 “Soul Train Awards,” taking place from a new location, the Apollo in New York City, with co-hosts Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold. Celebrating the best in soul music and the iconic television show’s 50th anniversary, the “Soul Train Awards” recognizes the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. The 2021 “Soul Train Awards” premieres Sunday, November 28 @ 8 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her.
Actor, singer, and writer Tisha Campbell (Martin, My Wife & Kids, Last Man Standing, Outmatched) will once again join actor, singer, and writer Tichina Arnold (Martin, Everybody Hates Chris, The Neighborhood, The Last Black Man in San Francisco) as hosts and co-producers of this year’s awards. The legendary best friend duo, both on the 90’s hit show “Martin” and in real-life, will return to the “Soul Train Awards” stage for the fourth time, bringing their dynamic comedy and infectious personalities to this year’s ceremony.
“We are thrilled to welcome back the incomparable pair, Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold, to host the “Soul Train Awards” for a legendary night in Harlem at the World Famous Apollo,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy. “Their energy, like that of the Awards, remains unparalleled. Our hosts are a great complement to this year’s special event, celebrating the legacy of Soul Train with electrifying performances that will keep everyone buzzing.”
“Producing and hosting the Soul Train Awards for the last three years with my childhood friend has truly been one of the high points of my life,” said 2021 “Soul Train Awards” co-host Tisha Campbell. “Yet, upon hearing Tichina and I would be filming at the World Famous Apollo this year, we literally lost our minds with excitement. It is already an extreme honor to be synonymous with Don Cornelius’s legacy, and now, to also walk in the footsteps of the multitude of African-American talent that graced the Apollo stage is mind-blowing to both of us!”
“Returning to my hometown where it all began for us as young girls and hosting the iconic “Soul Train Awards” at the Apollo is a truly a childhood dream come true,” said 2021 “Soul Train Awards” co-host Tichina Arnold. “I’m honored to stand beside Tisha and take our place in history hosting and creatively producing such an iconic show.”
The “Soul Train Awards” presented by BET will feature an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment. The annual event is committed to showcasing the impact of Soul Train on music and dance from the ’70s to today.
About Tisha Campbell
Tisha Campbell is one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors and is one of the rare talents who has successfully made the transition from child star to adult superstar. She got her big break starring in the hit film, Little Shop Of Horrors; from there, she went on to star in major studio films including the Spike Lee cult classic School Daze, cultural epic House Party, and two films with Eddie Murphy, Another 48 Hours and Boomerang.
Following these high-profile roles, she notably went on to make history with the highly-rated and often imitated Martin sitcom for five hilarious seasons with Martin Lawrence, and to star in a second hit sitcom, ABC’s My Wife And Kids with Damon Wayans. In recent years, Campbell has starred opposite Kim Jong in the ABC sitcom Dr. Ken and in the highly touted award-winning film, Blindspotting. She is currently starring opposite JoJo Siwa in the new Nickelodeon film, The J Team, preparing for her fourth consecutive turn as co-host of the “Soul Train Awards” and will star opposite Neil Patrick Harris in the forthcoming Netflix series Uncoupled.
About Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold was born to entertain in every form of creativity, from acting and singing to dancing and writing, and her career exemplifies her deep love and commitment to making people feel happy. “For me, the most important part is that I just move people to feel anything. Just to laugh, cry, whatever you need to get it out… I’m after the truth. I share everything with my audiences so that they can see that I’m going through it too!” From comedies to drama on the big screen or your home television set, Tichina’s characters are beloved around the world for their honest reactions to life’s all-too-real situations. Tichina appears in A24/Plan B’s 2-time Sundance Award-winning drama The Last Black Man In San Francisco (opposite Danny Glover, Jonathan Majors, and Rob Morgan), and the Netflix collaborative feature film event with WWE, The Main Event. With her roles in Martin, Wild Hogs, Happily Divorced, Survivor’s Remorse, Daytime Divas, Everybody Hates Chris, and the CBS hit family comedy series The Neighborhood, Tichina has cemented her devoted, global fanbase. She is preparing for her fourth consecutive return as co-host and co-producer of the “Soul Train Awards.”
Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy will oversee the annual show, with Jamal Noisette to Co-Executive Produce for BET. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, to serve as Executive Producer of the 2021 “Soul Train Awards” along with Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Jeannae Rouzan-Clay.
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