SZA sweeps the Soul Train Awards

SZA was the big winner at the Soul Train Awards gala Sunday night. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI
SZA was the big winner at the Soul Train Awards gala Sunday night. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI
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Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Singer-songwriter SZA was the big winner at the Soul Train Awards ceremony Sunday night.

She picked up the prizes for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year for SOS, and Song of the Year and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award for "Snooze."

Usher went home with the trophies for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Certified Soul Award and Best Collaboration with Summer Walker and 21 Savage for "Good Good."

Victoria Monét was honored with the statuettes for Best Dance Performance and Video of The Year for "On My Mama," while Coco Jones was named Best New Artist.

Maverick City Music was voted Best Group and Kirk Franklin won the Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for "All Things."

SZA, seen here at the 2022 Grammy Awards, won awards for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year for SOS, and Song of the Year and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award for "Snooze" at the Soul Train Awards. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
SZA, seen here at the 2022 Grammy Awards, won awards for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year for SOS, and Song of the Year and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award for "Snooze" at the Soul Train Awards. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

T-Pain was presented with the Legend Award and Janelle Monae took home the Spirit of Soul Award.

Singer and actress Keke Palmer hosted the gala, which aired on BET.

Usher, seen here at the 2023 Met Gala, won awards for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Certified Soul Award and Best Collaboration with Summer Walker and 21 Savage for "Good Good" at the Soul Train Awards. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Usher, seen here at the 2023 Met Gala, won awards for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Certified Soul Award and Best Collaboration with Summer Walker and 21 Savage for "Good Good" at the Soul Train Awards. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Keke Palmer, seen here at the 2022 TIME100 Next Gala, hosted the Soul Train Awards on Sunday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Keke Palmer, seen here at the 2022 TIME100 Next Gala, hosted the Soul Train Awards on Sunday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI