Soul Train Awards:2012

Pre-Show: Soul Train Awards:

Hosted By:Tamar Braxton

PERFORMERS

FANTASIA

Since her humble beginnings as American Idol's season three winner, Fantasia has established herself as one of R&B's divas with a voice that transcends time.

JOHN LEGEND

The venerable John Legend is a class act whose presence at the 2012 Soul Train Awards is sure to usher in some showtime magic. 

CHARLIE WILSON

Living legend Charlie Wilson, aka "Uncle Charlie Wilson," rose to fame as the lead singer in the Gap Band and has become a successful solo act in the new millenium.

MARCUS CANTY

Marcus Canty found fame last year on The X-Factor and has since found himself at the forefront of R&B's rising stars. Don't miss him at the Soul Train Awards!

LEAH LABELLE

Leah LaBelle's talent is so undeniable that her voice caught the ears of Pharrell Williams and Jermaine Dupri. Not too shabby for a rising R&B starlet!

ELLE VARNER

With a successful debut album, Elle Varner will leave fans wanting a "Refill" on this year's Soul Train Awards stage!

2 CHAINZ

Being hip hop's rookie of the year is no easy feat, but 2 Chainz is carrying that title with pride and will rep for rappers everywhere at this year's Soul Train Awards!

NE-YO

He writes hits, he's a VP of A&R for Motown and a crooner that is also a triple threat. Ne-Yo's just dropped R.E.D and will take on the Soul Train Awards, so get ready!

ANTHONY HAMILTON

With his unrivaled raspy baritone voice, Anthony Hamilton will not disappoint on this year's Soul Train Awards stage.

RAPHAEL SAADIQ

After successful years in the groups Tony! Toni! Toné! and Lucy Pearl, Raphel Saadiq, one of Oakland's finest, has found plenty of success as a solo act.

EDDIE LEVERT

Eddie Levert has seen tons of success over the past four decades and is a true legend. Lucky for us, Mr. Levert will bless the Soul Train Awards with his silky vocals.

KEYSHIA COLE

Keyshia Cole's soulful voice and lyrics touch the hearts and minds of fans everywhere. She will not disappoint with cuts from her new album Woman to Woman.

STEVIE WONDER

The magnificent Stevie Wonder lights Soul Train Awards and Las Vegas up in a way that it has never been seen!

HONOREES

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

New Edition is the epitome of crossover star power, with hits that served as the soundtrack of our youth and coming of age. 

TRIBUTE: DON CORNELIUS

We pay homage to the father of Soul Train. He paved a way & blazed a trail for Black artists' music to be recognized.

WINNERS

BEST NEW ARTIST

Elle Varner

CENTRIC AWARD

Leah LaBelle

BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks-"Celebrate"

BEST HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR

Kanye West, Pusha T, Big Sean and 2 Chainz-"Mercy"

BEST R&B/SOUL FEMALE ARTIST

Beyoncé

BEST R&B/SOUL MALE ARTIST

Miguel

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Frank Ocean-Channel Orange

SONG OF THE YEAR

Tyrese-"Stay"

THE ASHFORD & SIMPSON SONGWRITER'S AWARD (PRESENTED BY NISSAN)

John Legend ft. Ludacris-"Tonight (Best You Ever Had)"

BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE

Beyoncé-"Love on Top"

CENTRICTV.COM BEST CARIBBEAN PERFORMANCE

Sean Paul-Tomahawk Technique

CENTRICTV.COM BEST INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Estelle-"Thank You"

CENTRICTV.COM BEST TRADITIONAL JAZZ ARTIST/GROUP

The Robert Glasper Experiment-Black Radio& Tony Bennett-Isn't It Romantic

CENTRICTV.COM BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ARTIST/GROUP

Esperanza Spalding-Radio Music Society

BEST INDEPENDENT R&B/SOUL ARTIST OR GROUP

Eric Roberson