Ashanti tops Soul Train Lady of Soul nominees
R&B artist Ashanti, the late Aaliyah, and singer-songwriter Alicia Keys lead the field of nominees for the 8th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, organizers announced on Tuesday (7/23).
R&B artist Ashanti, the late Aaliyah, and singer-songwriter Alicia Keys lead the field of nominees for the 8th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, organizers announced on Tuesday (7/23).
Ashanti is up for five awards, Aaliyah four, and Alicia Keys three. Garnering a pair of nominations each were Mary J. Blige, Destiny’s Child, Exhale and Isyss featuring Jadakiss.
Ashanti, whose self-titled debut disc is certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, will also receive the Aretha Franklin Award for entertainer of the year. The Lena Horne Award, for outstanding career achievements, will be presented to actress Angela Bassett.
The Lady of Soul Awards ceremony, to be hosted by actor-comedian Arsenio Hall, recording artist Jill Scott and Soul Train host Shemar Moore, will take place at Southern California’s Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Aug. 24.
The complete list of nominees:
Best R&B/Soul Single, Solo:
“Rock The Boat,” Aaliyah
“A Woman’s Worth,” Alicia Keys
“Foolish," Ashanti
“Brown Skin,” India.Arie
Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo:
“Pootie Tangin’,” 702
“Emotion," Destiny’s Child
“Chillin’ in your Benz,” Exhale
“Day & Night,” Isyss featuring Jadakiss
R&B/Soul Album of the Year, Solo:
“Aaliyah," Aaliyah
“Songs In A Minor,” Alicia Keys
“Ashanti," Ashanti
“No More Drama,” Mary J. Blige
R&B/Soul Album of the Year, Group, Band or Duo:
“Sunny Days,” Allure
“Survivor," Destiny’s Child
R&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year:
“Rock The Boat,” Aaliyah
“Fallin’," Alicia Keys
“Foolish," Ashanti
“Family Affair,” Mary J. Blige
Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist, Solo:
“Foolish," Ashanti
“Nothing in this World,” Keke Wyatt featuring Avant
“Addictive," Truth Hurts featuring Rakim
“Oops (Oh My),” Tweet
Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist, Group, Band or Duo:
“Everyday’s A Party,” Damozel
“Still Not Over You,” Exhale
“Night & Day,” Isyss featuring Jadakiss
Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video:
“Rock The Boat,” Aaliyah
“Foolish," Ashanti
“One Minute Man,” Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott
“Told Y’All,” Trina
Best Gospel Album:
“Cece Winans,” Cece Winans
“My Everything,” Helen Baylor
“God is Faithful,” La Shun Pace
“Believe," Yolanda Adams
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