Choo! Choo! Soul Train is headed to Planet Hollywood in Sin City for music’s Most Soulful Night. The 2012 Soul Train Awards, hosted by the Original King of Comedy and “Soul Man” actor Cedric “The Entertainer,” is headed to Las Vegas for a blockbuster night to feature a Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to New Edition.
This year, R&B superstar Usher is making Soul Train Awards history with five nominations including nods for Song of the Year and Album of the Year;surpassing both Michael Jackson and Beyonce in total nominations in a lifetime. Also breaking records is the great R. Kelly. With two nominations, including Album of the Year, the R&B crooner becomes the most nominated artist in Soul Train Awards history.
International songstress Estelle leads women in nominations with three nods including Song of the Year for “Thank You” and Best Female Soul/R&B Artist. Rapper Nas also receives three nominations, including Album of the Year for “Life is Good.” Singers Trey Songz and John Legend, who received two nods each, will compete in the Song of the Year category withEstelle, Usher, Tyrese and Wale. The late Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse both received a posthumous nomination.
Want to be part of what is sure to be one of the biggest night’s in soul music? Tickets to the 2012 Soul Train Awards, as well as VIP Travel Packages, are available for purchase now! Go behind the velvet ropes, gain access to all the exclusive parties, rub elbows with the stars and guarantee a 4-day stay at Planet Hollywood, the official hotel of the 2012 Soul Train Awards. For more information and to secure your spot at the big event, visitsoultrainpackages.com.
The 2012 Soul Train Awards ‘12 will air on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th at 9P/8C. Be sure to visit CentricTV.com for updates on the 2012 Soul Train Awards.