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Performers

Soul Train Awards 2011 Pays Tribute to Heavy D

Naughty by Nature, Doug E Fresh, Kurtis Blow, Big Daddy Kane, Whodini and more will tribute the beloved MC gone too soon.

Melanie Fiona

Soul Train Awards 2010 Best New Artist winner's latest single, "4am," is climbing the charts.

Common

The conscious emcee, dreamer and believer spits from the soul.

Cee-lo

Renaissance man. Singer, songwriter, producer and rapper. From Goodie Mob to Gnarls Barkley, he is the epitome of not being able to put talent in a box, having thrived in hip hop, the blues, funk and more.

Joe

The R&B veteran just released his 10th studio album, The Good, The Bad, The Sexy.

Robin Thicke

Thicke's signature falsetto not only warms your heart, but it also warms your soul.

Lalah Hathaway

Daughter of Donny Hathaway, she was born with soul. The contemporary R&B and jazz artist's smooth vocals cannot be surpassed.

Lloyd

We've watched this young talent grow from a teen to a king of hearts, and we just can't get enough.

Miguel

The young soul singer has made R&B fun again with his chart-topping hits and style.

Anthony Hamilton

The southern crooner has belted out some of the most soulful ballads of our time.

Mindless Behavior

The youngest group in charge right now will make their Soul Train Awards debut.

The Original 7ven

The group formerly known as The Time have recently reunited and are ready to make a comeback.

Marsha Ambrosius

Formerly of the group Floetry, Marsha is making it known that she can soulfully flow all on her own.

BeBe Winans

The inspirational singer known for singing alongside his sister, CeCe, is also a force all on his own.

Chrisette Michele

The young star with a big voice and not afraid to sing with attitude.

Natalie Cole

The golden voice that is truly "unforgettable."

Kenny Lattimore

The charming soul singer has been soothing our ears since the '90s.

Keith Sweat

His unique voice has been the reason for several babies being conceived in the '80s and '90s.

Musiq Soulchild

The advocate for keeping love in its purest form and admiration for women in R&B music.

Tamar Braxton

Sister of Toni Braxton is ready to take center stage all on her own.

Boney James

A pioneer in the urban contemporary jazz genre, his soul is evident.

Mary Mary

The duo that has broken huge boundaries when it comes to gospel music obtaining mainstream notoriety.

Zap Mama

Marie Daulne and her group will bring world music on the soul train.

Stokley Williams

The lead singer of the R&B group Mint Condition will grace the stage solo.

Ramsey Lewis

The veteran jazz composer and pianist will take us to the root of it all with his authentic sound and style.

Robert Randolph

The pedal steel guitarist and his Family Band will bring funk and soul on the train.

Freddie Jackson

After taking a couple of years off, the classic soul singer has been full speed ahead since his appearance at the 2010 Soul Train Awards.

Dave Hollister

The Blackstreet lead singer turned solo crooner has been a soul chameleon having successful careers in both R&B and gospel.

Eric Benet

With one of the most memorable performances from Soul Train Awards 2010, we are more then pleased to have the riveting singer back in 2011.