1996 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards
| Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 9, 1996 | 
| Location | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California | 
| Country | United States | 
| Hosted by | Queen Latifah, Peabo Bryson, Veronica Webb | 
| Most awards | Faith Evans (2) | 
The 1996 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards were held on September 9, 1996 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.[1] Produced by Don Cornelius Productions, the program was hosted by Queen Latifah, Peabo Bryson, and Veronica Webb.[1] George Duke served as the show's music director.[1]
Special awards
Aretha Franklin Award for Entertainer of the Year
Lena Horne Award for Outstanding Career Achievement
Winners and nominees
Winners are in bold text.[2]
Best R&B/Soul Single – Solo | 
Best R&B/Soul Single – Group, Band or Duo
 
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R&B/Soul Album of the Year – Solo
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R&B/Soul Album of the Year – Group, Band or Duo
 
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Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist
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Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video
 
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Best Gospel Album
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Best Jazz Album
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R&B/Soul Composer of the Year
- Marqueze Etheridge, Lisa Lopes, Organized Noize – "Waterfalls"
- Andrea Martin, Carsten Schack, Kenneth Karlin – "Before You Walk Out of My Life"
 - Whitney Houston, Babyface, Michael Houston – "Count On Me"
 - Faith Evans, Sean Combs, Chucky Thompson – "Soon as I Get Home"
 
 
References
- ^ a b c "Faith Tops Nominations For Second Soul Train Lady Of Soul Awards". Billboard. August 24, 1996. p. 19. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
 - ^ "1995 – 1st Annual Lady of Soul Winners". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 11, 2001. Retrieved March 21, 2025.