The 2013 Soul Train Music Awards aired tonight (Dec 1) on BET/Centric and the show which was taped in Las Vegas was jam packed with R&B music’s biggest and brightest. Featuring appearances and performances from Tamar Braxton, Jennifer Hudson, K. Michelle, Keith Sweat, Faith Evans and many more the show definitely was five star and a great watch. In case you missed it check out the performances and highlights below
Best New Artist –K. Michelle Best R&B/Soul Male Artist – Miguel Centric Certified Award – Luke James Video of the Year –Janelle Monae ft. Erykah Badu (Alan Ferguson) – “Q.U.E.E.N.”
Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance – Tye Tribbett – “If He Did It Before…Same God” Album of the Year –Kendrick Lamar- Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year – Wale ft. Tiara Thomas – “Bad”
The Chaka Khan Award for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist – Tamar Braxton Song of the Year – Robin Thicke ft. Pharell & T.I. – “Blurred Lines” The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award – Tamar Braxton – “Love & War”
Best Dance Performance – Ciara – “Body Party” Best Collaboration – Robin Thicke ft. Pharell & T.I. -“Blurred Lines” Best International Performance – Bunji Garlin – “Differentology”
Best Traditional Jazz Performance – Nicole Henry – “Waiting in Vain” Best Contemporary Jazz Performance –George Duke- “Missing You” Best Independent R&B Soul Performance –Ashanti “Never Should Have”
