“Soul Train Awards” 2022 Presented by BET Returns to Las Vegas, Nevada

Today, BET announces the return of the “Soul Train Awards” 2022 to Las Vegas. The annual celebration will tape on Sunday, November 13, recognizing the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. The official “Soul Train Awards” nominees, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers, and presenters, are to be announced at a later date. BET will work closely with Las Vegas County to ensure adherence to COVID-19 protocols.

“We look forward to bringing the renowned ‘Soul Train Awards‘ back to Las Vegas and uniting generations of music lovers around the world,” said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET. “We are working on a show filled with surprises and soulful moments that you don’t want to miss.”

Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy will oversee the annual show and Executive Produce for BET with Jamal Noisette, VP, Specials & Music Programming. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, to serve as Executive Producer of the “Soul Train Awards” 2022 along with Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Dionne Harmon.

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About the “Soul Train Awards”

Last year’s, “Soul Train Awards” presented by BET, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Soul Train television show legacy, marking the milestone with a star-studded event showcasing today’s reigning R&B/Soul artists. The special premiered on Sunday, November 28 on BET, and for the very first time, the “Soul Train Awards” took place at the World Famous Apollo in Harlem, New York City. Dynamic best-friend duo Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold returned as co-hosts. Ashanti was crowned with the “Lady of Soul” award, Maxwell was presented with the “Legend Award,” and Ciara and Russell Wilson, and Marley Dias received the “Souls of Justice” Award.

Ari Lennox, Ashanti, Bruno Mars, and Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, Fat Joe, Fred Hammond, Ja Rule, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye, Maxwell, Tone Stith, Summer Walker, and BET Amplified artists Marzz and Elhae performed, along with special appearances by Crystal Hayslett, Devale Ellis Hosea Chanchez, Jazmine Sullivan, Mack Wilds, Normani, Paula Patton, Parker McKenna Posey, and Wendy Raquel Robinson. Presented by AT&T, the highly anticipated Soul Cypher was hosted by the prolific DJ D-Nice and featured the stunning vocal talents of Tone Stith, Koryn Hawthorne, Jac Ross, Elle Varner, and Musiq Soulchild.

Adding to the excitement, BET also held the first-ever “Soul Train Awards Weekend,” a three-day multiplatform celebration, that featured several events including the ‘Leading With Soul Luncheon,’ ‘Soul Surprises,’ and the formation of a Guinness World Record-breaking Soul Train line. The Network also continued its investment in community recovery and wellness with its distribution of $100,000 in microgrants to ten Harlem businesses and non-profits, while helping feed Harlem residents at two local community-based organizations.

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*Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) | 2021 Cable tentpole premieres | Ranked on Blk P18-49 average imps, home network only