The soulful house party of the year, “Soul Train Awards” 2023, was hosted by Emmy® Award-winning actor, recording artist, media producer, and entrepreneur Keke Palmer and featured an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances, including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment.

With four big wins, SZA led the night, taking home trophies for ‘Best R&B/Soul Female Artist,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Song of the Year,’ and ‘The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award.’  Usher scored three wins for ‘Best R&B/Soul Male Artist,’ ‘Certified Soul Award,’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ with Summer Walker and 21 Savage. Emerging superstar Victoria Monét won two awards: ‘Best Dance Performance’ and ‘Video of The Year.’

The complete list of “Soul Train Awards” 2023 winners are:

*LEGEND AWARD* T-PAIN

*SPIRIT OF SOUL AWARD* Janelle Monáe

*BEST NEW ARTIST* COCO JONES

*CERTIFIED SOUL AWARD* USHER

*BEST R&B/SOUL FEMALE ARTIST* SZA

*BEST R&B/SOUL MALE ARTIST* USHER

*BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD* ALL THINGS    KIRK FRANKLIN

*SONG OF THE YEAR* SNOOZE    SZA

*ALBUM OF THE YEAR* SOS     SZA

*THE ASHFORD AND SIMPSON SONGWRITER’S AWARD* SNOOZE   SZA

*BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE* ON MY MAMA      VICTORIA MONÉT

*BEST COLLABORATION* GOOD GOOD        USHER, SUMMER WALKER, 21 SAVAGE

*BEST GROUP* MAVERICK CITY MUSIC

*VIDEO OF THE YEAR* ON MY MAMA       VICTORIA MONÉT

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