Soul Train Awards Nominees...

The Soul Train Awards nominees were announced today by Vivica Fox and Tyrese. The award show will tape March 4th and will air March 11-14 (You'll have to check your local listings). R. Kelly has the most nominations with 3.
Kelly's three nominations include two for his "Trapped in the Closet" saga (best R&B/soul single, male and best R&B/soul or rap video) and best male R&B/soul album for "TP.3 Reloaded." Among the other multiple nominees are Mariah Carey, Charlie Wilson, John Legend, Keyshia Cole, Missy Elliott and the Black Eyed Peas. Newcomer Chris Brown scored his first Soul Train nomination in the best R&B/soul or rap new artist category.

Kelly will also receive the first-ever Stevie Wonder Award for outstanding career achievements in songwriting by Wonder himself. Quincy Jones will present the Quincy Jones Award for outstanding career achievements to Destiny's Child and Jamie Foxx. The evening's other special honoree will be John Legend, who will receive the Sammy Davis Jr. Award for entertainer of the year.
Congratulations to R. Kelly, Destiny's Child, Jamie Foxx, and John Legend!!! Oh yeah, Gwen Stefani is nominated in the "Best R&B/Soul Single" and "Best R&B/Soul or Rap Dance Cut" categories. "Hollaback Girl" was hot, I'm happy for her. You can check out pictures of Vivica and Tyrese at the announcing ceremony below...

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