Here Are the Nominees for the 2022 Soul Train Awards (Gospel/Inspirational Category)

The 2022 Soul Train Awards premiere on Sunday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and BET Her. BET has also announced the host and nominees. Actor, comedian and writer Deon Cole will host the awards show which will be filmed November 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Hosting the 'Soul Train Awards' is a dream come true. I grew up watching Soul Train and 'til this day, I've never met a Soul Train Line I didn't bless with my skilled two step," Cole said in a statement. "It is truly a privilege to be given this opportunity to celebrate Don Cornelius' legacy, all of the amazing Black talent that illuminated our screens on the iconic TV show, and my favorite genres of music: Soul, R&B and Hip Hop."

Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead this year's list of nominees, with an impressive seven nods each. Ari Lennox follows with six, and Lizzo and Chris Brown each have five nominations. Burna Boy, Muni Long and Steve Lacy all have four nods. 

Here are nominees for the Best Gospel/Inspirational Award:

CeCe Winans
Erica Campbell
Fred Hammond
Major.
Marvin Sapp
Maverick City Music X Kirk Franklin
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs Leonard 

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