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2026 Soul Music Awards Recipients!!

Every Nominee is a winner just by being recognized for your hard work and dedication.

 VIDEO DJ OF THE YEAR - DJ SHOW

2026 HONOREE - OMAR CUNNINGHAM (Greatest Writer Of All Time)

 2026 HONOREE BIG YAYO Living Legend Award 

 2026 HONOREE VICK ALLEN Soul Music Icon Award 

2026 HONOREE DJ J-JAM Leader of the Southern Soul Movement

2026 HONOREE SERABEE Icon Award "Mississippi Soul Queen" 

2026 Youngest Female Southern Soul Artist Performance Award  - Bre Wooten 

2026 Album of the Year - "The Evolution of J’Cenae" by J'Cenae  

2026 Soul Music Award Honoree - Ted Holman

2026 Traditional Blues Artist Award Performance - Anissa Hampton

 2026 Community Festival Award - Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues Commission, Inc

For over 35 years of the Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage Festival celebration of music and culture. 

2026 Promoter Lifetime Achievement Award - Yolanda Singleton 

2026 Multi-faceted Entertainer Award Honor - Tay Cheesy

2026 Soul Music Award - Nathaniel Kimble

for the hit single (small) "Bagg It Up" Celebrating 25 years of creating chart-topping hits

 

Categories

Male Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb Artist of the Year - Jeter Jones

Female Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb Artist of the Year - West Love

Band of the Year - Lj Elchols

New Band of the Year (3 years or less together) - Breeze Mr Do Too Much and The Band

Song of the Year (Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb) - 803 Fresh (Boots On the Ground)

Finally Arrived Female Artist of the Year for Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb - Lady Redtopp

Finally Arrived Male Artist of the Year for Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb - Breeze MrDo2Much

Male Vocalist of the Year - Johnny Kroon

Female Vocalist of the Year - Kessey Monae

Traditional Blues Artist of the Year - The Dutchess Jureesa McBride

Manager of the Year for Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb Artists and/or Bands - Big Ole C

Southern Soul Producer of the Year - D Ford

Female Promoter of the Year Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb  - Annie B

Male Promoter of the Year Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb  - Jazma Wheeler

Dj of the Year for Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb - Big O 601

Radio Personality of the Year for Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb  - Isaac Lindsey

Radio Station of the Year for Southern Soul/Blues/Rnb - GC Radio

Podcast OTY that caters to Southern Soul, RnB and Blues artist - Uncle T podcast

Female Entertainer of the year - JackieJackie

Male Entertainer of the year - John Haley

Stepping Team of the year  - Steppas N Motion

 Media outlet of the year - The Legacy Magazine

Writer of the year - Big Yayo

First Sunday's Live performance of the Year - Jeter Jones

Musician/Singer - Jammie Evans

I Got Soul award - SeraBee

Best Casino of the year for Live Soul Music - Waterview Casino

Studio of the Year - 16 Bars Recording Studio

Multitalented Female Artist of the Year - MusicDoll

Multitalented Male Artist of the Year - Columbus Toy

Harmonica Player of the Year - AC Cooley

Humanitarian Artist of the Year - Mr Carlos

Superstar Artist of the Year - Lil Rounds

First Sundays Blues Concert Series Hostess of the Year - Kesha Sharell

Leaders of the Southern Soul Movement - Alice McNair

Couple Supporters of the Year - Maria & Fred Camp Jr.

Fan of the Year - Bertha Bradley

 

 

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a dress code?

This is a semi-formal event.  Please dress appropiately

How are nominations chosen?

Nominees were chosen by the public and industry professionals.

How are winners chosen?

All nominees are winners in their own right.  The Category Trophies goes to the person in the category with the most votes that is in attendance or has a representative in attendance.

What to expect at this award show?

You can expect a great time along with great music in a wonderful atmosphere.

How to become a sponsor?

To become a sponsor contact Shawn at 601.526.8256

How does seating work?

To guarantee a seat, we highly suggest purchasing a table.  A table comes with 2 tickets with a 2 seat table and 4 tickets with a 4 seat table.  General admission tickets are first come first serve seating in the designed general admission area of our seating map available at the ticket link.

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Location

Soul Music Awards
United States

About us

The 3rd Annual Soul Music Awards is set to honor and celebrate the significant contributions of outstanding artists to the music industry. Attendees can look forward to dynamic performances, special guest appearances, and opportunities to network with industry influencers and music aficionados. The event will feature special guests, including Southern Soul luminaries like Vick Allen, SeraBee, J'Cenae, Anissa Hampton, Omar Cunningham, Bre Wooten, Tay Cheesy and others

"This evening is a celebration of mutual admiration," stated Lex Luga, Event Creator and CEO of SSC Marketing Group. "We are excited to once again orchestrate this magnificent gathering, uniting the finest in Blues, Southern Soul, and R&B for an evening dedicated to musical excellence and acknowledging the dedication of numerous industry professionals."