Many a star came out to play at the 2012 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show, which aired tonight, saw R&B’s finest go head-to-head for the coveted trophies.
So, now the show is over, find out who picked up which awards at the high profile outing below…
The 2012 Soul Train Awards Winners :
Best New Artist: Elle Varner
Centric Award: Leah LaBelle
Best Gospel/ Inspirational Performance: Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks’ “Celebrate”
Best Hip Hop Song of the Year: Kanye West ft. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz’s “Mercy”
Best R&B/ Soul Female Artist: Beyonce
Best R&B/ Soul Male Artist: Miguel
Album of the Year: Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange
Song of the Year: Tyrese’s “Stay”
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award: “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)”: John Legend ft. Ludacris
Best Dance Performance: Beyonce – “Love On Top”
CENTRICTV.com Best Caribbean Performance: Sean Paul’s “Tomahawk Technique”
CENTRICTV.com Best International Performance: Estelle’s “Thank You”
CENTRICTV.com Best Independent R&B/ Soul Artist or Group: Eric Roberson
CENTRICTV.com Best Traditional Jazz Artist/ Group: TIE
*The Robert Glasper Experiment: Black Radio
*Tony Bennett — Isn’t It Romantic
CENTRICTV.com Best Contemporary Jazz Artist/ Group: Esperanza Spalding-Radio Music Society