The 2012 Soul Train Music Awards 2012 , Showcases the best in "Black Music and Entertainment." Awards usually highlight achievements in R&B and Hip-Hop within the United States.
Host: Cedric the Entertainer
Date: November 25, 2012
City: Las Vegas, Nevada
The nominations for Centric’s 2012 Soul Train Awards were unveiled Thursday, September 19th and Usher leads the way!
With five award nominations, including Song and Album of the Year, the R&B crooner has surpassed Michael Jackson and Beyoncé and now holds the distinction of most nominations in a single year. But Usher isn’t the only one breaking records. With two nominations, including Album of the Year, R. Kelly is officially the most nominated artist in Soul Train Awards history watch The 2012 Soul Train Music Awards 2012.
This year, some of the biggest names in music, including Tyrese, Wale, John Legend, Robin Thicke, Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys garnered nods alongside late singers Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse. Adding to the suspense, fans will be able to decide who will takes home the top prize in via an online vote in four special categories: Best Caribbean Performance, Best International Performance, Best Traditional Jazz Artist/Group and Best Contemporary Jazz Artist/Group.
The 2012 Soul Train Music Awards Live
