Last night, the 2012 Soul Train Award stage was graced by some of the most influential and ground-breaking performers in the realm of music and entertainment. With a combination of past legends and some of the newest faces to emerge on the scene, Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood venue was a huge success. Hosting the show was the king of comedy himself Cedric the Entertainer as he honored Don Cornelius as well as the R&B group New Edition. The show featured some of the hottest performers in the game which included John Legend, Miguel, Elle Varner, TGT [Tank, Genuine, Tyrese], Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo, as well as a special tribute to the legendary Stevie Wonder.

After the jump catch the all-star lineup of performances as well as the official winner lists for the awards. Keep coming back to I am Jason Lee for the latest in celeb and entertainment news.

‘Anthony Hamilton, Raphael Saadiq, Leah LaBelle, Fantasia & Charlie Wilson: Soul Train Classic Medley’

‘Neyo: Let Me Love You’

‘Keyshia Cole: Trust & Believe Me + Enough Of No Love’

‘Eddie Levert: Cassanova’

‘John Legend: Tonight [Best You Ever Had]‘

‘Marcus Canty: Never Too Much’

‘Elle Varner: Refill’

‘Charlie Wilson: My Love Is All You Have’

‘Miguel: Adorn’

‘TGT [Tank, Genuine, Tyrese]: ‘Stay’, ‘If You’re Lonely’ & ‘Zoom’

‘New Edition: ‘Candy Girl’, ‘Mr. Telephone Man’ & ‘If It Isn’t Love’

‘Stevie Wonder: ‘Superstitious’ & ‘Sign Sealed Deliver’

The 2012 Soul Train Awards Winners :

Best New Artist: Elle Varner
Centric Award: Leah LaBelle
Best Gospel/ Inspirational Performance: Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks’ “Celebrate”
Best Hip Hop Song of the Year: Kanye West ft. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz’s “Mercy”
Best R&B/ Soul Female Artist: Beyonce
Best R&B/ Soul Male Artist: Miguel
Album of the Year: Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange
Song of the Year: Tyrese’s “Stay”
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award: “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)”: John Legend ft. Ludacris
Best Dance Performance: Beyonce – “Love On Top”

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