2010 Soul Train Music Awards


The 2010 Soul Train Music Awards were held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia on November 28, 2010. The show was hosted by Oscar nominated actor Terrence Howard and Oscar nominated actress Taraji P. Henson. Performers included El DeBarge, R. Kelly, Erykah Badu, Ron Isley, Lalah Hathaway, Bilal, Cee Lo Green. Tributes were made to artists Ron Isley, and Anita Baker.

Special awards

Legend Award – Female

Legend Award – Male

Winners and nominees

Winners are in bold text.

Album of the Year

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Song of the Year

B.o.B – "Nothing on You"

The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award

Alicia Keys – "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)"

Best Male R&B/Soul Artist

Trey Songz Usher

Best Female R&B/Soul Artist

Alicia Keys

Best New Artist

Melanie Fiona

Best Reggae Artist

Gyptian

CENTRIC Award

Janelle Monáe

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year

Eminem – "Love the Way You Lie"

Best Gospel Performance – Male, Female or Group

Marvin Sapp

Best Dance Performance

Ciara – "Ride"

Performers

Tribute performers

; Anita Baker Tribute
; Ron Isley Tribute

Telecast

The Soul Train Awards aired on BET and Centric on November 28, 2010. It was also broadcast on BET UK.