Maxwell To Receive The ‘Legend’ Award At The 2021 Soul Train Awards
BET has announced that neo-soul artist Maxwell will receive the ‘Legend’ award at the 2021 “Soul Train Awards” and R&B songstress Ashanti will be the recipient of the ‘Lady of Soul’ honor.
“It’s an honor to be presented with the Legend award by a community that’s been growing with me throughout my career,” said Maxwell. “I’m so grateful to be sharing this moment with everyone and returning to the Apollo for an evening of excellence.”
“I’m honored to be recognized as this year’s ‘Lady of Soul’ honoree,” said Ashanti. “This is a full circle moment for me because I received the ‘Aretha Franklin Entertainer of the Year’ Award at the Lady of Soul Awards in 2002. As we commemorate 50 years of Soul Train, I’m proud to be a part of this legacy and to return to the Apollo to celebrate.”
Additionally, BET has released the official nominations for the 2021 “Soul Train Awards” recognizing the best in Soul and R&B, which will also celebrate Soul Train’s 50th anniversary. Best-friend duo Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold returns as the award’s co-hosts. The 2021 Soul Train Award airs Sunday, November 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her.
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