Alliance artists continue to break ground on the world stage, with Mavado and Serani once again being given the nod at a prestigious international award show. The 2009 Soul Train Music Awards has recognised both artists in the Best Reggae Artist category. They are in great company with Ziggy Marley, Sean Paul and the torch-bearer of Jamaican conscious music Taurus Riley rounding out the nominee list.
Beyonce, Keri Hilson and R&B/neo soul singer Maxwell lead the pack with four nominations apiece. Other multiple nominees include gospel duo Mary Mary, rapper Drake and actor-turned-singer Jamie Foxx.
The show will be hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P Henson. Among the already confirmed performers are Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, Trey Songz, Robin Thicke and Fantasia.
Soul Train Awards adds Reggae Category
When the Soul Train Awards show is taped on November 3, for the first time ever in the history of the 21-year-old event, a reggae artiste will take home a trophy. This, as the Best Reggae Artiste category will see the likes of Tarrus Riley, Mavado, Serani, Sean Paul and Ziggy Marley competing for the coveted trophy.
Beyonce, Keri Hilson and R&B/neo soul singer Maxwell lead the pack with four nominations apiece. Other multiple nominees include gospel duo Mary Mary, rapper Drake and actor-turned-singer Jamie Foxx.
The show will be hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P Henson. Among the already confirmed performers are Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, Trey Songz, Robin Thicke and Fantasia.
The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show which previously aired in US national television syndication. It honours the best in Black music and entertainment.
The 2008 ceremonies were not held due to several factors, including the 2007-2008 Writers’ Guild of America strike, the ill health of founder Don Cornelius , and Soul Train distributor Tribune Entertainment terminating operations in the wake of the sale of Tribune Company to Sam Zell.
With the rights to Soul Train acquired by MadVision Entertainment, the awards will be presented on November 24, 2009 on the former BET J, which has been rebranded as Centric and now holds the rights to air Soul Train.
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