This year the 2023 Soul Train Awards went off without a hitch! And while L.A.’s unusually windy weather made for a more interesting turn of events seeing as how it was hosted outside, the night was still filled with special performances from our faves and big wins for others.
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Best New Artist: Coco Jones
A much deserved win, Coco Jones took home the award for Best New Artist. We C U, sis!
Certified Soul Award: Usher
The King of R&B (and King of Vegas) also took home the award for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist and Best Collaboration for his song “Good, Good” with 21 Savage and Summer Walker as well.
Album of the Year: SZA
The S.O.S. singer also took home to award for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Song of the Year and the Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award for her hit song, “Snooze.”
Video of the Year: Victoria Monét
The “Alright” singer also took home to award for Best Dance Performance for her hit single “On my Mama.”
Spirit of Soul: Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae “floated” in with a win for the Spirit of Soul Award.
The Legend Award: T-Pain
It should go without saying why, but T-Pain was honored with the prestigious Legend Award.
Best Group: Maverick City Music
For Best Group, Maverick City took home the golden award.
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin took home the award for Best Gospel/Inspirational for “All Things.”
Highlighted Performance: BJ the Chicago Kid and Coco Jones
The two singers joined vocal forces together to perform BJ’s hit single, “Spend the Night” off his recently released album, Gravy.
Highlighted Performance: Keke Palmer
Who ever said the host couldn’t also be a performer? Keke Palmer showed us all why she’s the girl who can do it all by performing her new song, “Ungorgeous.”
Highlighted Performance: T-Pain
The country boy from Tallahassee took us on a trip down memory lane and we loved him for it!
Highlighted Performance: SWV and Coco Jones
There’s a reason why the internet named SWV and Coco Jones the duo we never knew we needed.
Highlighted Performances: Janelle Monae
There’s no way we could give Janelle Monae the Spirit of Soul Award without hearing them perform.
Highlighted Performances: Muni Long
Muni Long hit the stage with insane vocals to remind us all why we could listen to her for “Hrs and Hrs.”
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