‘Soul Train Awards’ Will Return to BET, CBS After 3-Year Hiatus
The awards show will tape in Chicago, where the music and dance series launched, ahead of its November air date The post ‘Soul Train Awards’ Will Return to BET, CBS After 3-Year Hiatus appeared first on TheWrap .
After a three-year absence, the "Soul Train Awards" will make a triumphant return to BET and CBS in 2026. The iconic music and dance series "Soul Train" originated in Chicago over 50 years ago, and the award show will once again be taped in the city that gave birth to the program. The special event, titled "Soul Train Awards 2026," is set to air on Friday, November 26.
Louis Carr, president of BET, expressed pride in bringing the "Soul Train Awards" back to its birthplace, highlighting the show's ability to unite the community around culture and connect artists who built the genre with those carrying it forward. The 2026 show will honor both the legends who shaped American music and the artists who are propelling it forward.
Streaming partner Spotify and automotive partner Toyota will be the exclusive sponsors for the event. The "Soul Train Awards" will once again air on CBS, with performance, honorees, and host details to be revealed at a later date. Following a landmark year for BET, the company suspended both the "Soul Train Awards" and "BET Hip-Hop Awards" in 2025, but the award show has been reimagined under the guidance of Connie Orlando, EVP of specials, music programming, and music strategy for BET.
Jesse Collins Entertainment will produce the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay serving as executive producers.
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