The 2013 Soul Train Music Awards ceremony took place on December 1, 2013 at the Orleans Arena in Paradise, Nevada and was hosted by comedian and actor Anthony Anderson.[1] The ceremony was aired on BET and Centric and included special tributes to Dionne Warwick, who received the Soul Train Legend Award and Keith Sweat given the Lifetime Achievement Award.[2]
| Soul Train Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 1, 2013 |
| Location | Orleans Arena Paradise, Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| Hosted by | Anthony Anderson |
| First awarded | 1987 |
| Most awards | Robin Thicke, T.I., Pharrell Williams and Tamar Braxton (2) |
| Website | soultrain |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | BET, Centric |
Tamar Braxton and Robin Thicke took the lead as the big winner's during the ceremony; including Braxton taking Record of the Year and Thicke taking Song of the Year.
Special awards
editLifetime Achievement Award
editLegend Award
editWinners and nominees
editWinners are in bold text.[3]
Album of the Year
editSong of the Year
edit- Robin Thicke (featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams) – "Blurred Lines"
- Tamar Braxton – "Love and War"
- Chris Brown – "Fine China"
- Kendrick Lamar (featuring Drake) – "Poetic Justice"
- Rihanna – "Diamonds"
- Justin Timberlake (featuring Jay Z) – "Suit & Tie"
Video of the Year
edit- Janelle Monáe (featuring Erykah Badu) – "Q.U.E.E.N."
- Tamar Braxton – "Love and War"
- Chris Brown – "Fine China"
- Drake – "Started from the Bottom"
- Kendrick Lamar (featuring Drake) – "Poetic Justice"
- Robin Thicke (featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams) – "Blurred Lines"
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award
edit- Tamar Braxton – "Love and War"
- Written by: Tamar Braxton, Darhyl Camper Jr., LaShawn Daniels and Makeba Riddick
- Fantasia – "Lose to Win"
- Written by: Franne Golde, Dennis Lambert, Andrea Martin, Walter Orange and Harmony Samuels
- J. Cole – "Crooked Smile"
- Written by: Jermaine Cole and Meleni Smith
- Alicia Keys (featuring Maxwell) – "Fire We Make"
- Written by: Gary Clark Jr., Warren Felder, Alicia Keys and Andrew Wansel
- Janelle Monáe (featuring Erykah Badu) – "Q.U.E.E.N."
- Written by: Roman GianArthur Irvin, Dr. Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson and Kellis Parker Jr.
- Justin Timberlake – "Mirrors"
- Written by: James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon, Timothy Mosley and Justin Timberlake
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
editBest R&B/Soul Female Artist (The Chaka Khan Award for Best R&B/Soul Female)
editBest New Artist
editCentric Award
editBest Gospel/Inspirational Performance
edit- Tye Tribbett – "If He Did It Before (Same God)"
- Tasha Cobbs – "Break Every Chain"
- LeCrae – "Confessions"
- Hezekiah Walker – "Every Praise"
- Shirley Caesar – "God Will Make a Way"
- John P. Kee – "Life & Favor"
Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year
edit- Wale (featuring Tiara Thomas) – "Bad"
- Drake – "Started from the Bottom"
- J. Cole (featuring Miguel) – "Power Trip"
- Jay Z (featuring Justin Timberlake) – "Holy Grail"
- Kendrick Lamar (featuring Drake) – "Poetic Justice"
- Nicki Minaj (featuring Lil Wayne) – "High School"
Best Dance Performance
edit- Ciara – "Body Party"
- Chris Brown – "Fine China"
- Bruno Mars – "Treasure"
- Janelle Monáe (featuring Erykah Badu) – "Q.U.E.E.N."
- Robin Thicke (featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams) – "Blurred Lines"
- Justin Timberlake (featuring Jay Z) – "Suit & Tie"
Best Collaboration
edit- Robin Thicke (featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams) – "Blurred Lines"
- Brandy (featuring Chris Brown) – "Put It Down"
- J. Cole (featuring Miguel) – "Power Trip"
- Alicia Keys (featuring Maxwell) – "Fire We Make"
- Miguel (featuring Kendrick Lamar) – "How Many Drinks?"
- Janelle Monáe (featuring Erykah Badu) – "Q.U.E.E.N."
- Wale (featuring Sam Dew) – "LoveHate Thing"
CENTRICTV.com Awards
editBest Independent R&B/Soul Performance
edit- Ashanti – "Never Should Have"
- Raheem DeVaughn – "A Place Called Love Land"
- Ronald Isley – "Dinner and a Movie"
- Kenny Lattimore – "Find a Way"
- Maysa Leak – "Love Me Good"
- Brian McKnight – "Sweeter"
Best International Performance
edit- Bunji Garlin – "Differentology"
- Iyanya – "Ur Waist"
- Machel Montano – "Bend Over"
- P-Square – "Personally"
- Emeli Sandé – "Next to Me"
Best Traditional Jazz Artist/Group
edit- Nicole Henry – "Waiting in Vain"
- Tony Bennett (featuring Marc Anthony) – "For Once in My Life"
- George Benson (featuring Wynton Marsalis) – "Unforgettable"
- Terence Blanchard – "Pet Step Sitter's Theme Song"
- Jeffrey Osborne (featuring Chaka Khan) – "Baby, It's Cold Outside"
Best Contemporary Jazz Artist/Group
edit- George Duke – "Missing You"
- Michael Bublé – "It's A Beautiful Day"
- Boney James (featuring Rick Braun) – "Batucada (The Beat)"
- José James – "Trouble"
- Dave Koz – "Got to Get You into My Life"
Performers
edit- Jennifer Hudson
- Chaka Khan
- Evelyn "Champagne" King
- K. Michelle
- Jon B.
- Dave Koz
- Vanilla Ice
- T.I.
- Wale
- Tamar Braxton
- Bobby Caldwell
- Doug E. Fresh
- Slick Rick
- Big Daddy Kane
- Warren G
- Smokey Robinson
Tribute performers
edit- Keith Sweat Tribute
- Keith Sweat
- Faith Evans
Keith Sweat performed in honor of his own tribute; a medley of his most popular songs, also a duet with Faith Evans for his song "Make It Last Forever".
- Dionne Warwick Tribute
Telecast
editThe Soul Train Awards were aired on BET and Centric on December 1, 2013.