BET is bringing back the Soul Train Awards for 2026 after a three year absence. The SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, 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.
Key Takeaways
- Soul Train Awards will air on BET and for the first time on CBS
- Spotify will serve as an executive producer for the awards ceremony
- The ceremony will take place in Chicago
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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.
With Spotify as the exclusive music streaming partner and Toyota as the exclusive automotive partner, the return marks a new chapter for the franchise that has shaped Black music and culture for generations. This year’s telecast blends honorees who defined the sound with the artists carrying it forward, celebrating a legacy that has influenced American music since “Soul Train” first went on the air in 1971. Performances, honorees and host details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Catch up on all news on The Soul Train Awards in our Award Shows category, including nominee spotlights, celebrity interviews, and event highlights.
Don Cornelius created “Soul Train” in the city before the program grew into one of television’s most enduring showcases for Black artists, dancers and culture. Cornelius created “Soul Train” in 1971. The television series became a destination for R&B, soul, pop, funk, jazz, disco, gospel and Hip-Hop performers during its 35-year run. It also turned its dancers and signature Soul Train line into pieces of American popular culture. The original series ended in 2006 after becoming the longest-running first-run nationally
Jesse Collins Entertainment will produce the ceremony with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay serving as executive producers alongside Orlando.
“We are honored to work alongside BET, Spotify and Toyota towards an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances and special moments,” Collins said.
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.
No other information is available yet. Stay tuned to TVMusic Network for updates.
Catch up on all news on The Soul Train Awards in our Award Shows category, including nominee spotlights, celebrity interviews, and event highlights.
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