Tamar Braxton, Chris Brown, Robin Thicke and Miguel all have one thing in common this week. Each of them are nominated for five awards at the 2013 Soul Train Awards.
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack of nominees, earning a total of six nominations, including nods for both Song and Album of the Year.
Fresh off the release of her anticipated album, "Love and War," Tamar Braxton is up for Best New Artist, Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Song of the Year ("Love and War"), a songwriters award and Video of the Year for "Love and War."
Overall, this year's pack of Soul Train Award nominees is impressive, with nominations also going to Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monae, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Fantasia and Brandy.
See the complete list of nominations below. The Soul Train Awards are slated to tape in November and will air December 1 on BET and Centric.
Best New Artist
Bridget Kelly
K. Michelle
Kendrick Lamar
Tamar Braxton
TGT
Centric Certified Award
Joss Stone
Luke James
Lyfe Jennings
Solange
Stacy Barthe
Talib Kweli
Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance
Break Every Chain – Tasha Cobbs
Confessions – Lecrae
Every Praise – Hezekiah Walker
God Will Make Away – Shirley Caesar
If He Did It Before…Same God – Tye Tribbett
Life & Favor – John P. Kee & New Life
Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Bad – Wale feat. Tiara Thomas
High School – Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne
Holy Grail – Jay Z feat. Justin Timberlake
Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake
Power Trip – J. Cole feat. Miguel
Started From the Bottom – Drake
The Chaka Khan Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Alicia Keys
Chrisette Michele
Fantasia
Janelle Monáe
Kelly Rowland
Tamar Braxton
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Bruno Mars
Charlie Wilson
Chris Brown
John Legend
Miguel
Robin Thicke
Album of the Year
The 20/20 Experience – Justin Timberlake
Good Kid, m.A.A.d City – Kendrick Lamar
Kaleidoscope Dream – Miguel
Magna Carta… Holy Grail – Jay Z
The Side Effects of You – Fantasia
Unapologetic – Rihanna
Song of the Year
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I.
Diamonds – Rihanna
Fine China – Chris Brown
Love and War – Tamar Braxton
Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake
Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award
Crooked Smile – J.Cole (Jermaine Cole, Meleni Smith)
Fire We Make – Alicia Keys feat. Maxwell (Gary Clark Jr., Warren Felder, Alicia Keys, Andrew Wansel)
Lose to Win – Fantasia (Francine Golde, Dennis Lambert, Andrea Martin, Walter Orange, Harmony Samuels)
Love & War – Tamar Braxton (Tamar Braxton, Darhyl Camper Jr., LaShawn Daniels, Makeba Riddick)
Mirrors – Justin Timberlake (James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon, Timothy Mosley, Justin Timberlake)
Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu (Roman GianArthur Irvin , Dr. Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Kellis Parker Jr.)
Best Dance Performance
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Body Party – Ciara
Fine China – Chris Brown
Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monáe feat. Erykah Badu
Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Video of the Year
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. (Diane Martel)
Fine China – Chris Brown (Chris Brown, Sylvain White)
Love & War – Tamar Braxton (Walid Azami)
Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake (The Lil Homie, Dave Free, and Dangeroo
Kipawaa)
Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu (Alan Ferguson)
Started from the Bottom – Drake (Director X)
Best Collaboration
Alicia Keys feat. Maxwell – Fire We Make
Brandy feat. Chris Brown – Put It Down
J.Cole feat. Miguel – Power Trip
Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu – Q.U.E.E.N.
Miguel feat. Kendrick Lamar – How Many Drinks
Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. – Blurred Lines
Wale feat. Sam Dew – LoveHate Thing
Best International Performance (CENTRICTV.com)
Differentology – Bunji Garlin
The Fog – Machel Montano
Next To Me – Emeli Sande
Personally – P-Square
Ur Waist – Iyanya
Best Traditional Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)
George Benson feat. Wynton Marsalis – Unforgettable
Jeffrey Osborne feat. Chaka Khan – Baby it's Cold Outside
Tony Bennett feat. Marc Anthony – For Once In My Life
Nicole Henry – Waiting In Vain
Terence Blanchard – Pet Step Sister's Theme Song
Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)
Jose James – Trouble
Boney James feat. Rick Braun – Batucada (The Beat)
Michael Bublé – It's A Beautiful Day
Dave Koz – Got To Get You Into My Life
George Duke – Missing You
Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance (CENTRICTV.com)
Ashanti – Never Should Have
Brian McKnight – Sweeter
Kenny Lattimore – Find A Way
Maysa – Love Me Good
Raheem DeVaughn – Love Connection
Ronald Isley – Dinner And A Movie
You’re in for a treat as the 2013 Soul Train Awards is just around the corner, and two of the leading nominees are none other than Tamar Braxton and Chris Brown.
Both artists have undoubtedly made a significant impact on the R&B scene this year, with their unique styles and chart-topping hits.
Tamar Braxton has earned an impressive six nominations for her soulful vocals and exceptional songwriting skills. She’s up for awards in categories such as Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award.
Meanwhile, Chris Brown isn’t far behind with five nominations under his belt. He’s been recognized in categories such as Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Video of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Record of the Year.
With these two leading nominees at the forefront, it’s sure to be an unforgettable night filled with electrifying performances and well-deserved awards.
Tamar Braxton’s Nominations for the 2013 Soul Train Awards
You’re gonna love seeing all the nominations Tamar Braxton snagged for the 2013 Soul Train Awards! The singer-songwriter is leading with a total of six nominations. She’s up for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and Video of the Year for her hit single ‘Love and War.’ It’s no surprise that Tamar is dominating the list. She’s been making waves in the music industry with her powerful vocals and unique style.
In addition to her individual nominations, Tamar also received nods for collaborations with other artists. She’s up for Best Collaboration for ‘The One’ with fellow R&B artist El DeBarge, as well as Best Gospel/Inspirational Song for ‘Without You’ featuring gospel singer Erica Campbell. These nominations showcase Tamar’s versatility as an artist who can excel in multiple genres.
Overall, it’s clear that Tamar Braxton is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Her impressive number of nominations at this year’s Soul Train Awards prove that she has what it takes to continue making great music and earning recognition from fans and critics alike. Congratulations to Tamar on this well-deserved achievement!
Chris Brown’s Nominations for the 2013 Soul Train Awards
Don’t miss out on how many nods Chris Brown has received at this year’s Soul Train Awards ceremony. The R&B singer is leading the pack with seven nominations, including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist and Song of the Year for ‘Fine China.’
This comes as no surprise given his success in the industry and loyal fan base. Despite controversy surrounding his personal life, Brown continues to dominate in the music world. His latest album, ‘X,’ debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and features collaborations with top artists such as Nicki Minaj and Kendrick Lamar.
With his impressive track record, it’s no wonder he’s a front runner for multiple awards at this year’s Soul Train Awards. Other categories where Brown is nominated include Video of the Year for ‘Fine China,’ Album of the Year for ‘X,’ and Best Collaboration for his feature on Aaliyah’s posthumous single, ‘Don’t Think They Know.’
It remains to be seen how many trophies he will take home at this year’s ceremony, but one thing is certain – Chris Brown continues to make waves in the music industry.
Conclusion
So, now you know that Tamar Braxton and Chris Brown are the top nominees for the 2013 Soul Train Awards. With a total of six nominations each, these two artists have certainly made their mark on the R&B music scene this year.
Whether it’s Braxton’s soulful vocals or Brown’s smooth dance moves, both artists have proven themselves to be true talents in their respective fields.
As a fan of R&B music, you can’t miss out on watching the 2013 Soul Train Awards to see who will take home the coveted awards.
Will it be Tamar Braxton or Chris Brown? Or will another artist surprise us all with an outstanding performance? Tune in to find out!
