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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  21:46 UTC · Updated September 5, 2026  23:36 UTC

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The coverage concluded with multiple outlets reporting that the Soul Train Awards have been revived after a three‑year hiatus and are slated to return in November on both BET and CBS, featuring a new format, a Chicago homecoming, and support from Spotify and Toyota. No further details about the actual ceremony have emerged, and the story has since quieted without a definitive update beyond the announced plans.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 7 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: The Soul Train Awards are back after a three-year pause, with a new broadcast deal.
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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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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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