BET has announced the nominees for the 2018 BET Soul Train Awards. Emerging singer H.E.R. leads the pack with seven nominations including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Song of the Year (“Every Kind of Way”) and Album/Mixtape of the Year (H.E.R.).
Bruno Mars follows with six nominations including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Song of the Year (“Finesse” featuring Cardi B) and Video of the Year (“Finesse” featuring Cardi B).
Grammy-winning artist Erykah Badu, who hosted the award show in 2017, will be honored with the Legend Award. R&B legend Faith Evans will be presented with The Lady of Soul Award. With a music career spanning over two decades, Evans has released eight studio albums, with over 18 million albums sold and spawning over 30 singles.
The Soul Train Awards will be filmed on November 17 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas and will air on BET and BET HER on November 25 at 8 p.m. ET.
See the full list of nominees below.
Best New Artist
Daniel Caesar
Jorja Smith
Kali Uchis
Leon Thomas
Normani
Queen Naija
Soul Train Certified Award
Ashanti
Jorja Smith
Ledisi
Lenny Kravitz
Major.
Tamia
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Beyonce
Ella Mai
H.E.R.
Mariah Carey
Sza
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Bruno Mars
Childish Gambino
Daniel Caesar
John Legend
Khalid
Tank
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Andra Day
Kirk Franklin
Lecrae
Snoop Dogg
Tori Kelly
Rhythm & Bars Award (Best Hip-hop Song Of The Year)
Cardi B I Like It Feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Childish Gambino This Is America
Dj Khaled No Brainer Feat. Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper And Quavo
Drake In My Feelings
The Carters Ape S**T
Song Of The Year
Bruno Mars Finesse (Remix) Feat. Cardi B
Ella Mai Boo’d Up
H.E.R. Every Kind Of Way
Sza The Weekend
The Internet Come Over
Album/Mixtape Of The Year
Chloe X Halle The Kids Are Alright
Chris Brown Heartbreak On A Full Moon
H.E.R. H.E.R.
Leon Bridges Good Thing
Miguel War & Leisure
The Internet Hive Mind
The Ashford And Simpson Songwriter’s Award
Finesse (Remix)- Written By: Gene Hernandez, Belcalis Almanzar, Chris Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, Ray Mccullough, Klenord Raphael, Jeremy Reeves, James Yip, Ray Romulus (Bruno Mars Feat. Cardi B)
Summertime Magic- Written By: Donald Glover, Ludwig Goransson (Childish Gambino)
Best Part- Written By: Ashton Simmonds, H.E.R., Riley Bell, Matthew Burnett, Jordan Evans (Daniel Caesar Feat. H.E.R.)
Boo’d Up- Written By: Ella Howell, Dijon Mcfarlane, Joelle James, Larrance Dopson (Ella Mai)
Focus – Written By: H.E.R., Darhyl Camper, Justin Love (H.E.R.)
Broken Clocks- Written By: Solana Rowe, Cody Fayne, Adam Feeney, Ashton Simmonds, Thomas Beesley (Sza)
Best Dance Performance
Bruno Mars Finesse (Remix) Feat. Cardi B
Chris Brown Tempo
Ciara Level Up
Hoodcelebrityy Walking Trophy
Janet Jackson Made For Now Feat. Daddy Yankee
Best Collaboration Performance
Bruno Mars Finesse (Remix) Feat. Cardi B
Daniel Caesar Best Part Feat. H.E.R.
John Legend A Good Night Feat. Bloodpop
Khalid, 6lack, Ty Dolla $Ign Otw
Sza Doves In The Wind Feat. Kendrick Lamar
Video Of The Year
Bruno Mars Finesse (Remix) Feat. Cardi B
Ella Mai Boo’d Up
H.E.R. Avenue
Sza Broken Clocks
The Internet Come Over