H.E.R. & Chris Brown Leads 2021 Soul Train Awards Nominations

It looks like it’s H.E.R. is set to have another bumper year after it was announced that she leads the nominations for the Soul Train Awards for her 2021 album Back of My Mind. The album, considered her first official one, was released back in June. It has received the most nominations at the awards show this year with eight.

The 2021 BET Soul Train Awards is set to air on Sunday, November 28. The nominations were made yesterday, November 2. The “Focus” singer is line to take home the Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Video Of The Year, Best Collaboration, The Ashford, and the Simpson Songwriter’s Award.

Another highlight of the night will be the recognition of veterans Ashanti and Maxwell for their contributions to music over the last few decades. Maxwell will be presented with the prestigious Legend Award. Ashanti will receive the Lady of Soul recipient. Chris Brown and Jazmine Sullivan have also been nominated multiple times. Wizkid and Tems have also been nominated for Song of the Year, Video of the Year, and Best Collaboration for their popular track “Essence.” Blxst has been nominated for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Best New Artist, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.