K. Michelle, Tamar Braxton and Jennifer Hudson were among the names announced as performers for the 2013 Soul Train Awards.
The fifth annual show is being taped on Nov. 8 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. It will premiere on Centric and BET on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. CST.
Rounding out the performer lineup thus far: Smokey Robinson, Wale, Kem, Chrisette Michelle, Eric Benét, Ronald Isley, Bobby Caldwell, Joss Stone and “American Idol” season 12 winner Candice Glover.
“I’m very excited to be a part of this year’s Soul Train Awards. I’m thrilled that the show is honoring Dionne Warwick — one of my favorite people — and that I’ll be performing in tribute to her,” Robinson said.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads with six award nominations, including best new artist, album of the year and song of the year. Tied with five nominations each are Miguel, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Chris Brown and Braxton. Actor/comedian Anthony Anderson will host.
CENTRIC exec. VP/GM Paxton Baker says the network is “80- to 90-percent finished” with the show’s booking and adds there are a “couple of big surprises we are close to closing.”
After three years in Atlanta, this marks the award show’s second year in Las Vegas.
Information from Blackamericaweb.com contributed to this report.
