Season 3 American Idol alum, Leah Labelle, has been nominated for a Soul Train Centric Award. She was recently signed by Epic, where producers Pharrell and Jermaine Dupri have taken her under their wing.
Soul Train Awards will premier on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th at 9PM. See all of the nominees below.
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It’s that time of year again, time for the best in soul, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, gospel, and beyond to be honored at the 2012 Soul Train Awards! This year’s celebration will take place on November 8th at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. But don’t worry–this time what happens in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas; the 2012 Soul Train Awards will premier on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th at 9PM eastern. Cedric the Entertainer is the host, and New Edition is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. And of course, the 2012 Soul Train Awards wouldn’t be complete without top-notch live performances and guest appearances by some of music’s biggest stars. How’s that for a soul-filled end to your Thanksgiving holiday?
The Soul Train Awards are legendary for spotlighting the cream of the crop, and this year’s list of nominees is no different. Take a look at some of the phenomenal 2012 nominees, and go to centrictv.com for the complete list!
Best New Artist
Elle Varner
Emeli Sande
J. Cole
Luke James
Robert Glasper
Centric Award
Daley
Esperanza Spalding
Gary Clark Jr.
Leah Labelle
Santigold
Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year
2 Chainz feat. Drake, “No Lie”
Wale feat. Miguel, “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Nas, “Daughters”
Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz, “Mercy”
Young Jeezy feat. Ne-Yo, “Leave You Alone”
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Beyoncé
Estelle
Keyshia Cole
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Miguel
Robin Thicke
Trey Songz
Tyrese
Usher
Album of the Year
Eric Benet, The One
Frank Ocean, Channel Orange
Nas, Life Is Good
R. Kelly, Write Me Back
Usher, Looking For Myself
Song of the Year
Estelle, “Thank You”
John Legend feat. Ludacris, “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)”
Trey Songz, “Heart Attack”
Tyrese, “Stay”
Usher, “Climax”
Wale feat. Miguel, “Lotus Flower Bomb”
