Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla and Nigerian singer Tems have each received nominations for the 2026 Soul Train Awards, in newly announced fan-voted categories.
Tyla’s single “Chanel” is nominated for R&B/Soul Song of the Year, alongside Bruno Mars, Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller, Kehlani and Tems.
Tems has two nominations and is the only artist shortlisted in both newly introduced fan-voted categories. Her song “What You Need” is also nominated for R&B/Soul Song of the Year. She is additionally nominated for Spotify’s RNB X International Artist. The other nominees in that category are:
- Cleo Sol
- FLO
- kwn
- Odeal
- PARTYNEXTDOOR
- Tiana Major9
The 2026 Soul Train Awards will air on BET and CBS on November 27 at 8 PM ET/PT. Fan voting closes on October 16.
