Chaka Khan to Be Honored at 2026 Soul Train Awards

WHO:

Variety - Singer-songwriter Chaka Khan is the recipient of the Classic Soul Honor.

Billboard - Chaka Khan is the honoree.

WHAT:

Variety - Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the Soul Train Awards, recognizing her influence on R&B.

Variety - Khan’s career spans more than five decades.

Variety - Khan helped shape the sounds of soul, funk and R&B.

Variety - Her hits include “Tell Me Something Good,” “Sweet Thing,” “Ain’t Nobody,” and “I’m Every Woman.”

Billboard - The article describes this as “the star's year to receive her flowers.”

WHEN:

Variety - The honor will be presented at the 2026 Soul Train Awards.

WHY:

Variety - The honor recognizes Khan’s influence on R&B and her contributions to soul, funk and R&B.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 23:12 UTC)

Singer-songwriter Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards, recognizing her lasting influence on R&B and contributions to soul and funk. Her career spans more than five decades, during which she helped shape the sound of all three genres. Khan’s best-known hits include “Tell Me Something Good,” “Sweet Thing,” “Ain’t Nobody,” and “I’m Every Woman.” The honor celebrates an artist whose work has helped define generations of soul and R&B music. It also recognizes the breadth of Khan’s impact across styles, from funk to the songs that became enduring favorites. Khan will be honored at the awards ceremony, where her long career and musical contributions will take center stage.