Soul Train Music Awards - Episode Guide

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 host and co-producers of this year's awards. The iconic 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 third time, bringing their dynamic comedy and infectious personalities to this year's ceremony.

H.E.R. leads the nominees for this year's awards, receiving eight nominations including ‘Best R&B/Soul Female Artist' and double nods in each of the ‘The Ashford and Simpson Songwriters Award,' ‘Best Collaboration' and ‘Video of the Year' categories. She is followed by Chris Brown, who received seven nominations including ‘Album/Mixtape of the Year,' ‘Song of the Year,' ‘Best Dance Performance,' ‘Best Collaboration' and ‘Video of the Year' for the hit single "Go Crazy" with Young Thug.

Beyoncé and Young Thug received six nominations, including ‘Song of the Year' and ‘Video of the Year.' Other top nominees include Chloe x Halle, Summer Walker and Usher with five nods each, followed by YG with four nominations. Brandy and PJ Morton round out the group with three nods apiece.

Hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold

Ashanti will be honored with the Lady of Soul Award, while Maxwell will receive the Legend Award.

Song of the Year: Blxst feat. Ty Dolla $Ign & Tyga – "Chosen"; Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – "Leave the Door Open"; H.E.R. – "Damage"; Jazmine Sullivan – "Pick Up Your Feelings"; Wizkid feat. Tems – "Essence"; Yung Bleu feat. Drake – "You're Mines Still"

Album of the Year: Blxst – No Love Lost; Doja Cat - Planet Her; Giveon - When It's All Said and Done… Take Time; H.E.R. - Back of My Mind; Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales; Wizkid - Made in Lagos

Video of the Year: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – "Leave the Door Open"; Chris Brown, Young Thug feat. Future, Lil Durk, Latto – "Go Crazy (Remix)"; H.E.R. – "Damage"; Jazmine Sullivan – "Pick Up Your Feelings"; Normani feat. Cardi B – "Wild Side"; Wizkid feat. Tems – "Essence"

Deon Cole will host the award show.

Morris Day & The Time will receive the ‘Legend' award. 

Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead nominations with an impressive 7 nominations.

Ari Lennox garnered the second most nods with 6 nominations.

‘Video of the Year.' Lizzo and Chris Brown are tied at 5 nods each, followed by Burna Boy, Muni Long and Steve Lacy with 4 nods. Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, PJ Morton and Tems each garnered 3 nominations. 

BJ The Chicago Kid, Coco Jones, Danté Bowe, Fridayy, Muni Long, SWV, and Keke Palmerare set to perform.

Grammy®-nominated global superstar and visionary Janelle Monáe will receive the ‘Spirit Of Soul' award. 

T-Pain will receive the ‘Legend' Award. 

Hosts Bill Bellamy and LeToya Luckett celebrate memorable performances from "Soul Train.''

Celebrating Valentine's Day with some of the most memorable performances in "Soul Train'' history.