Soul Train Music Awards
Past hosts include such R&B luminaries as Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Vanessa Williams, and Gladys Knight.A new trophy was designed by Tristan Eaton of Thunderdog Studios in 2009 and is manufactured by the New York firm Society Awards.[3] The 2008 ceremonies were not held due to several factors, including the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike, the ill health of Don Cornelius at the time, and Soul Train distributor Tribune Entertainment terminating operations in the wake of the sale of Tribune Media to Sam Zell.Its distinctive design created by an unknown sculptor, but its remains a visual trademark for Soul Train's representation of Black music.Accompanied by an instrumental beat and a live band, the artists deliver a freestyle arrangement by incorporating lyrics, hooks and/or titles from their popular hits.