Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards, celebrating the singer-songwriter’s influence on R&B.
\n\nAcross her career, which spans more than five decades, Khan helped shape the sound of soul, funk and R&B with her music, including hits like “Tell Me Something Good,” “Sweet Thing,” “Ain’t Nobody,” “I’m Every Woman” and “I Feel for You.” She received 11 Grammys, including the Recording Academy’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 with the Musical Excellence Award.
\n\n“Chaka Khan is the embodiment of soul music,” said Louis Carr, the president of BET. “From her groundbreaking work with Rufus to a solo career that has produced some of the most iconic records in music history, she has continually expanded the possibilities of R&B and soul while inspiring generations of artists to find and own their voices. Honoring Chaka is a celebration of the music and cultural legacy that Soul Train has always embodied.”
\n\nAiring Nov. 27 on BET and CBS, the Soul Train Awards are executive produced by Jesse Collins. Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serve as executive producers, with Jesse Collins Entertainment as the production…
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