The Soul Train Awards is heading back to BET next month. Anthony Anderson will host “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2026,” presented by Spotify and Toyota, airing Friday, Nov. 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on BET and simulcast on CBS for the first time ever, along with BET HER, VH1, MTV2 and LOGO. Taped in the city where Don Cornelius launched the original “Soul Train” more than 50 years ago, the show will celebrate the artists, music and enduring legacy of “Soul Train” through a dynamic night of performances and special moments.
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SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2026 marks the return of one of television’s most iconic celebrations of Black music and culture. The 2026 telecast will bring together artists who defined the sound with the artists carrying it forward, honoring the legacy of “Soul Train” while introducing a new generation to the spirit of the franchise.
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About Soul Train
“Soul Train” was created in 1971 by visionary Don Cornelius and predominantly featured performances by R&B, pop, soul, and hip-hop artists, in addition to the occasional funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists. When the final episode of the show’s historic thirty-five-year run aired in 2006, it was the longest-running first-run, nationally syndicated program in television history. “Soul Train” highlighted a cast of incredible, ethnically diverse dancers who famously introduced the world to a whole new series of dance moves and styles on a weekly basis. Cornelius opened every show welcoming the audience to “the hippest trip in America” and closed each show wishing the audience “love, peace, and soul.” Today, the legacy of “Soul Train” lives on through the legendary Soul Train dance line, which has become a timeless staple on dance floors across America. In 2016, BET acquired the “Soul Train” brand and remains dedicated to revitalizing the brand while also honoring its heritage.
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