The 2023 Soul Train Awards aired Sunday night and it was a good time, especially for singer SZA.
The awards show – which honors the best in Black culture, music and entertainment, and is named for the long-running review show “Soul Train” – was hosted by Emmy-winning actor, recording artist, producer and entrepreneur Keke Palmer. The night was a big one for SZA, who scored four wins, 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 won three statuettes: best R&B/Soul male artist, certified soul award and best collaboration with Summer Walker and 21 Savage.
Victoria Monét was awarded two: best dance performance and video of the year.
Ahead of the show, SZA, Usher and Summer Walker were the most-nominated artists with nine nods each, followed by 21 Savage with eight, while Jones and Monét each earned six.
This year’s Soul Train Awards featured two special honors, with the Legend Award going to T-Pain and the Spirit of Soul Award presented to Monáe.
There will be encore presentations of the show on Wednesday, November 29, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on BET.
See the full list of winners below:
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
SPIRIT OF SOUL AWARD
Janelle Monáe
