Miguel, Beyonce Knowles, Elle Varner & John Legend Honored at Soul Train Awards 2012
Soul Train Awards 2012 was held at Planet Hollywood Live in Las Vegas, were simulcast on BET and Centric on November 25th at 8PM ET/PT. The ceremony honored performers as Miguel, Elle Varner, Tyrese, Beyonce and John Legend. Ne-Yo and Fantasia Barrino gave performances during the event. Stevie Wonder also performed Aretha Franklin's cover "Don't Play That Song" by singer Fantasia.
The ceremony was hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and honored New Edition with the Lifetime Achievement Award, paid tribute to late Soul Train founder, Don Cornelius.
A special tribute for the one who changed the landscape of the industry, is the creator and host, Don Cornelius.
Other big names who joined Soul Train in celebrating some of the best musical contributions include Jamie Foxx, Elise Neal, Eddie Levert, Billy Crystal, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Melanie Fiona, Jody Watley, Doug E. Fresh, Tony Rock, Luke James, Estelle, Donny and Marie Osmond, Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham and Tamar Braxton.
Soul Train 2012 Winners: Best New Artist: Elle Varner Centric Award: Leah LaBelle Best Gospel/ Inspirational Performance: Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks - "Celebrate" Best Hip Hop Song of the Year: Kanye West ft. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz - "Mercy" Best R&B/ Soul Female Artist: Beyonce Knowles Best R&B/ Soul Male Artist: Miguel Album of the Year: Frank Ocean - "Channel Orange" Song of the Year: Tyrese Gibson - "Stay" The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award: "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" - John Legend ft. Ludacris Best Dance Performance: Beyonce Knowles - "Love on Top" CENTRICTV.com Best Caribbean Performance: Sean Paul - "Tomahawk Technique" CENTRICTV.com Best International Performance: Estelle - "Thank You" CENTRICTV.com Best Independent R&B/ Soul Artist or Group: Eric Roberson CENTRICTV.com Best Traditional Jazz Artist/ Group (Tied): The Robert Glasper Experiment - "Black Radio" and Tony Bennett - "Isn't It Romantic" CENTRICTV.com Best Contemporary Jazz Artist/ Group: Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society