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‘Soul Train Awards’ Revived After Three-Year Pause, Set to Return This November on Both BET and CBS (EXCLUSIVE)

The Soul Train Awards are back after a three-year pause, with a new broadcast deal.

By · Published September 3, 2026 at 21:46 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026 at 23:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Deadline · TheGrio · Yahoo · Digital Music News · TheWrap · Rolling Stone · Variety.

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The brief

The Soul Train Awards will return this November, airing on both BET and CBS. The ceremony's return follows a three-year hiatus. The event is supported by Spotify and Toyota.

The awards show's return is attributed to a renewed interest in celebrating R&B and soul music. TheWrap and Variety both note that the ceremony will air on both BET and CBS, marking a significant expansion from its previous single-network broadcast. Digital Music News adds that Spotify and Toyota are key sponsors, but coverage does not yet specify the extent of their involvement.

The ceremony's format and list of performers and presenters have not been announced. The exact date of the event in November is also unknown. Yahoo and Rolling Stone both mention the celebration of R&B and soul legacy, but do not specify how this will be reflected in the ceremony's programming.

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Quick answers

When will the Soul Train Awards take place?

The Soul Train Awards are set to return in November, but the exact date has not been specified.

Which networks will broadcast the Soul Train Awards?

The Soul Train Awards will air on both BET and CBS.

Who are the sponsors of the Soul Train Awards?

Spotify and Toyota are key sponsors of the Soul Train Awards.

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