In Memoriam// Don Cornelius

Centric mourns the loss of legendary television icon and Soul Train founder, Don Cornelius (1936-2012).

Soul Train Awards 2011 Performance Highlights

Cee-Lo Green and Melanie Fiona were just two of the artist who brought the house down at this year's awards show airing Nov. 27th at 9P/8C on Centric and BET. Photo Gallery

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Real Housewives of Atlanta's Cynthia Bailey hits the red carpet as BET.com's official Soul Train Awards 2011 correspondent. Video

Soul Train Awards 2011

Cedric the Entertainer hosts the annual event honoring some of music's best. Tune into the re-air, Christmas day (Sunday, Feb. 20) on Centric at 9:30pm/8:30c. Microsite

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Soul Train Awards 2011: Eric Benet performs

Soul Train Awards 2011: Eric Benet performs

Posted 10/04/2011

Eric Benet gives an intense performance of "Sometimes I Cry."

Soul Train Awards 2011: Anita Baker & Ron Isley Tributes

Soul Train Awards 2011: Anita Baker & Ron Isley Tributes

Posted 10/04/2011

Legend recipients are honored by Tank, El Debarge, Faith Evans, Keyshia Cole, Tamia and more!

Soul Train Awards 2011: Gyptian Performs

Soul Train Awards 2011: Gyptian Performs

Posted 10/04/2011

Gyptian gives a heated performance of "Hold Yuh."

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THE HOT 10// Natalie Cole Birthday Playlist

February 6, 2012 | 10:10am

When you’re the child of a singing legend, a career in entertainment would be your obvious occupational direction, either by choice or default. Natalie Cole, the daughter of 50’s jazz/pop singer Nat King Cole, naturally followed said path. Quite the antithesis of her father’s clean cut all-American image, young Natalie was [...] Read Here»

AS WRITTEN: The Top 10 Greatest R&B/Soul Songwriters of All Time

December 8, 2011 | 2:12pm

“Sometimes, you get a feeling, and the feeling comes over you, and you know that you’re being used by God, your God-given talents are inspiring others with your love for creating music, ” said legendary singer/songwriter Valerie Simpson, one half of songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, as she presented the Record of the Year award [...] Read Here»

THE HOT 10 PLAYLIST// Remember THE TIME: The Original 7ven's Greatest Hits

December 6, 2011 | 2:37pm

It’s no secret The Original 7ven (the band formerly known as The Time) brought down the house at this year’s Soul Train Awards, now the fellas are back, and taking over Centric. Morris Day, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jesse Johnson, Jerome Benton, Jellybean Johnson, and Monte Moir are taking a walk down memory lane during a special [...] Read Here»

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About the Show

The Soul Train Awards 2011 will honor the longstanding careers and musical influences of legendary artist Gladys Knight and funk phenomenon Earth, Wind & Fire. The special, hosted by comedian and actor Cedric The Entertainer, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Soul Train Brand, and recognize the artists who made a great impact on today’s music.