Chaka Khan to Receive Classic Soul Honor at 2026 Soul Train Awards
This has been the star's year to receive her flowers.
Chaka Khan will be honored with the Classic Soul Honor at the upcoming 2026 Soul Train Awards. The event will be televised on BET and CBS on November 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Other recipients of recognition at the 2026 Black Women in Music Dinner include Kelly Rowland and more. Chappell Roan and Roger Davies were also added to the list of honorees for the 2026 Resonator Awards.
The Classic Soul Honor recognizes a legendary artist who has shaped R&B and soul music. Khan's inclusion underscores the Soul Train Awards' dedication to celebrating artists who have made a lasting impact on music and popular culture. This is Khan's year to be celebrated, as she has recently been honored at the Resonator Awards, the Recording Academy for her lifetime achievement, and the Connie Orlando Foundation Presents Black Women in Music Dinner for her Vanguard Award.
BET president Louis Carr praised Khan for her groundbreaking work with Rufus and her solo career, which has produced iconic R&B and soul records. BET EVP of specials and music programming, Orlando, also praised Khan's influence, noting that her legacy continues to inspire current music. Khan has helped define the sound of soul, funk, and R&B with hits such as "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," "Ain't Nobody," "I'm Every Woman," and "I Feel for You."
She has won 10 Grammys and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 for musical excellence. Her 13th studio album, Chakzilla, released in September, features collaborations with Sia, Snoop Dogg, and Lenny Kravitz. The Soul Train Awards are presented by Spotify and Toyota.
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