1997 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards
| Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 5, 1997 | 
| Location | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California | 
| Country | United States | 
| Hosted by | Chaka Khan, Bill Bellamy, Erykah Badu | 
| Most awards | Erykah Badu (4) | 
The 1997 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards were held on September 5, 1997, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.[1] Produced by Don Cornelius Productions, the third annual awards program was co-hosted by Chaka Khan, Bill Bellamy and Erykah Badu.[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
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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 or Rap Song of the Year
- Erykah Badu – "On & On"
 
References
- ^ a b "A Message From Don Cornelius Productions". Billboard. August 16, 1997. p. 23. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
 - ^ "1995 – 1st Annual Lady of Soul Winners". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 11, 2001. Retrieved March 21, 2025.