The 2021 Soul Train Awards will air on Nov. 28, gearing up for another amazing night of Black excellence in music, Entertainment Tonight reported. 

This year’s ceremony will once again be hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold. The nominations for this year’s award show have also been announced.  

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H.E.R. comes in first with eight nominations, including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and Video of the Year. Jazmine Sullivan and Chris Brown share second place and each artist is nominated for six awards. Coming third is Wiz Kid and TEMS with five nominations each.  

Singer Ashanti will be given the Lady of Soul Award while Maxwell is set to receive the Legend Award.  

“I’m honored to be recognized as this year’s Lady of Soul honoree,” Ashanti said. “This is a full-circle moment for me because I received the ‘Aretha Franklin Entertainer of the Year’ Award at the Lady of Soul Awards in 2002. As we commemorate 50 years of Soul Train, I’m proud to be a part of this legacy and to return to the Apollo to celebrate.” 

Maxwell also stated, “It’s an honor to be presented with the Legend award by a community that’s been growing with me throughout my career. I’m so grateful to be sharing this moment with everyone and returning to the Apollo for an evening of excellence.” 

See the full list of nominees below: 

Song of the Year 
Blxst feat. Ty Dolla $Ign & Tyga – “Chosen” 
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – “Leave the Door Open” 
H.E.R. – “Damage” 
Jazmine Sullivan – “Pick Up Your Feelings” 
Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence” 
Yung Bleu feat. Drake – “You’re Mines Still” 

Album of the Year 
Blxst – No Love Lost 
Doja Cat – Planet Her 
Giveon – When It’s All Said and Done… Take Time 
H.E.R. – Back of My Mind 
Jazmine Sullivan – Heaux Tales 
Wizkid – Made in Lagos 

Video of the Year 
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – “Leave the Door Open” 
Chris Brown, Young Thug feat. Future, Lil Durk, Latto – “Go Crazy (Remix)” 
H.E.R. – “Damage” 
Jazmine Sullivan – “Pick Up Your Feelings” 
Normani feat. Cardi B – “Wild Side” 
Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence” 

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist 
Alicia Keys 
Doja Cat 
H.E.R. 
Jazmine Sullivan 
Jhené Aiko 
SZA 

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist 
Blxst 
Chris Brown 
Giveon 
Lucky Daye 
Tank 
Usher 

Best Collaboration 
Chris Brown, Young Thug feat. Future, Lil Durk, Latto – “Go Crazy (Remix)” 
Doja Cat feat. SZA – “Kiss Me More” 
H.E.R. feat. Chris Brown – “Come Through” 
Jazmine Sullivan feat. H.E.R. – “Girl Like Me” 
Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence” 
Yung Bleu feat. Drake – “You’re Mines Still” 

Best New Artist 
Blxst 
Capella Grey 
Morray 
Tems 
Tone Stith 
Yung Bleu 

Certified Soul Award 
Anthony Hamilton 
Ashanti 
Charlie Wilson 
The Isley Brothers 
Jam & Lewis 
T-Pain 

Best Dance Performance 
Chloe X Halle – “Ungodly Hour” 
Chris Brown, Young Thug – “City Girls” 
Lizzo Feat. Cardi B – “Rumors” 
Normani Feat. Cardi B- “Wild Side” 
Usher – “Bad Habits” 

Best Gospel/Inspirational Award 
Brian Courtney Wilson 
James Fortune 
Kelly Price 
Kirk Franklin 
Maverick City Music 
Tasha Cobbs Leonard 

The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award 
“Can’t Let It Show” – written by: Kate Bush, Durrell Babbs (Tank) 
“Come Through” – written by: Carl Mccormick, Chris Brown, H.E.R., Kelvin Wooten, Michael L. Williams Ii, Tiara Thomas (H.E.R. Feat. Chris Brown) 
“Damage” – written by: Anthony Clemons Jr., Carl Mccormick, H.E.R., James Harris, Jeff Gitelman, Terry Lewis, Tiara Thomas (H.E.R.) 
“Essence” – written by: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Oniko Eddie Uzezi, Oniko Evawero, Richard Isong, Temilade Openiyi (Wizkid Feat. Tems) 
“Leave the Door Open” – written by: Bruno Mars, Brandon Anderson, Dernst Emile Ii, Christopher Brody Brown (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic) 
“Pick Up Your Feelings” – written by: Blue June, Chi, Audra Mae Butts, Jazmine Sullivan, Kyle Coleman, Michael Holmes (Jazmine Sullivan) 

The 2021 Soul Train Awards will air on Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. on BET.