2016 Soul Train Music Awards
| Soul Train Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 6, 2016 |
| Location | Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| Hosted by | Erykah Badu |
| Most awards | Beyoncé (4) |
| Website | soultrain |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | BET, Centric |
The 2016 Soul Train Music Awards was held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 6, 2016. It was later aired on Centric and BET on November 27, 2016. The ceremony, hosted by Erykah Badu for the second year in a row, honored artists in 12 different categories.[1] Drake was the most nominated artist with twelve, followed by Beyoncé (10) and Rihanna (8). During the ceremony american singer and songwriter Brandy was honored with the Lady of Soul Award for her contributions to the music industry.[2] Teddy Riley was recognized by the Legend Award for his successful songwriting and music producing works.[3]
Special awards
[edit]Legend Award
[edit]Lady of Soul Award
[edit]Winners and nominees
[edit]Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.[4]
Album of the Year
[edit]Song of the Year
[edit]Video of the Year
[edit]- Beyoncé – "Formation"
- Beyoncé – "Sorry"
- Drake – "Hotline Bling"
- Rihanna (featuring Drake) – "Work"
- Kanye West – "Fade"
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award
[edit]- Andra Day – "Rise Up"
- Written by: Andra Day and Jennifer Decilveo
- Adele – "Hello"
- Written by: Adele and Greg Kurstin
- Beyoncé – "Formation"
- Written by: Michael Len Williams II, Beyoncé, Khalif Brown, Jordan Frost and Asheton Hogan
- Rihanna – "Needed Me"
- Written by: Nick Audino, Rachel Derrus, Adam Feeney, Rihanna, Brittany Hazzard, Charles Hinshaw, Lewis Hughes, Dijon McFarlane, Khaled Rohaim, Te Whiti Warbrick
- Bryson Tiller – "Don't"
- Written by: Johntá Austin, Mariah Carey, Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Tavoris Hollins, Jr., Isom Brandon Stewart and Bryson Tiller
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
[edit]Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
[edit]Best New Artist
[edit]Centric Certified Award
[edit]Rhythm & Bars Award
[edit]- Fat Joe and Remy Ma (featuring French Montana and Infared) – "All the Way Up"
Best Gospel/Inspirational Song
[edit]- Kirk Franklin – "123 Victory"
- Travis Greene – "Made a Way"
- Tamela Mann – "God Provides"
- Donnie McClurkin – "I Need You"
- Hezekiah Walker – "Better"
Best Dance Performance
[edit]- Kanye West (featuring Dance Performance by Teyana Taylor) – "Fade"
- Beyoncé – "Formation"
- Drake – "Hotline Bling"
- Rihanna (featuring Drake) – "Work"
- Usher (featuring Young Thug) – "No Limit"
Best Collaboration
[edit]- Fat Joe and Remy Ma (featuring French Montana and Infared) – "All the Way Up"
- Beyoncé (featuring Kendrick Lamar) – "Freedom"
- Chance the Rapper (featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz) – "No Problem"
- DJ Khaled (featuring Drake) – "For Free"
- Rihanna (featuring Drake) – "Work"
Internet Soul Sensation Badu Award
[edit]- Jay Versace, Karlton Humes and James Wright[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Erykah Badu Returns to Host the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards as Drake, Beyoncé Lead Nominations". Billboard. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Brandy Absolutely Slay During Her Lady Of Soul Performance at the Soul Train Awards". Essence. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "Teddy Riley Reminded the World Why He's a Legend". BET.com. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "2016 Soul Train Awards: See the Full Winners List". Billboard. November 27, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ Jackson, Raven (November 27, 2016). "Strong performances power Soul Train Music Awards". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Hart, Tanya (November 28, 2016). "2016 Soul Train Awards". Tanya Hart. Retrieved April 22, 2023.