2026 Soul Train Awards Nominees Revealed; Anderson to Host

WHO:

Billboard - BET's Connie Orlando announced the fan voting initiative.

AllHipHop - Anthony Anderson will host the Soul Train Awards.

WHAT:

Billboard - The nominees for the 2026 Soul Train Awards have been revealed.

Billboard - For the first time, fans will have the opportunity to vote in two categories at the Soul Train Awards.

AllHipHop - The 2026 Soul Train Awards will celebrate the cultural heritage of Don Cornelius.

WHERE:

AllHipHop - The 2026 Soul Train Awards will take place in Chicago.

WHEN:

AllHipHop - The 2026 Soul Train Awards are scheduled for a future date, which is not specified in the articles.

WHY:

Billboard - The initiative to allow fan voting aims to enhance audience engagement and participation in the awards.

HOW:

Billboard - The voting process will be conducted by allowing fans to cast their votes in the specified categories.

(UPDATED October 5, 2026 20:02 UTC)

The nominees for the 2026 Soul Train Awards have been revealed, and for the first time, fans will have the opportunity to vote in two categories, enhancing audience engagement and participation in the event. BET's Connie Orlando announced this exciting fan voting initiative, while Anthony Anderson is set to host the awards, which will celebrate the cultural heritage of Don Cornelius. The 2026 Soul Train Awards will take place in Chicago, with the exact date yet to be announced.