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Best New Artist - Meet the nominees.

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ANDERSON .PAAK - This California native made a big splash in the waters of the music industry this year!(Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/FilmMagic)

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ANDRA DAY - Andra Day built a solid fan base with her covers on YouTube and delivered a dynamic debut album.

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BRYSON TILLER - Don’t underestimate Bryson Tiller.  His album may be a legit classic.(Photo: RoleXX/RCA Records) 

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CHANCE THE RAPPER - We feel sorry for the other nominees. Word on the street is you don't want  no problems with Chance.(Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images)

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RO JAMES - Ro James isn’t looking for permission to leave this year with an STA ‘16 award in his hand.(Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images) 

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TORY LANEZ - Canada stand up! Torey Lanez is reppin’ hard for his hometown and his music is jammin’.(Photo: Erika Goldring/FilmMagic)

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Best R&B/Soul Male Artist - Meet the nominees.

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ANTHONY HAMILTON - Anthony Hamilton’s  soulful sound has been undeniable since he first hit the scene in the early 2000s.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images)

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BRYSON TILLER - Carving out his own lane in soul music, Bryson is hoping that his Trap Soul sound will make him a winner.(Photo: Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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MAXWELL - Maxwell returned in 2016 with blackSUMMMERS’night and let’s just say that he did not disappoint.

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THE WEEKND - The Weeknd’s signature sound kept us listening throughout 2016. (Photo: Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

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USHER - There’s truly no limit to Usher’s soulful catalog that seems to just keep growing and growing. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Centric Certified Award - Meet the nominees.

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AFTER 7 - This group is legendary for their super soul music. If you don’t know, then you better do your research!(Photo: Monica Morgan/WireImage) 

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ANDERSON .PAAK - Anderson’s unique approach and creativity make him a standout artist.(Photo: Suzi Pratt/WireImage) 

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BILAL - Bilal’s sound is one of a kind. Those who listen to his music know how special he really is.(Photo: Erika Goldring/WireImage) 

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LALAH HATHAWAY - Lalah Hathaway blazed her way into the industry and set her own standard for soul. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images) 

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MUSIQ SOULCHILD - Musiq Soulchild’s name says it all. (Photo: Larry Marano/Getty Images) 

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Video of the Year - Meet the nominees.

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BEYONCÉ - FORMATION - When this video dropped, people flocked to the internet to watch it and Beyoncé gave them just what they were looking for.(Photo: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records)

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BEYONCÉ - SORRY - Yes, Beyoncé again. And nope, we ain’t sorry.(Photo: Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records)

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DRAKE - HOTLINE BLING - Drakes dancing in this video had the internet going crazy. Whether he was joking or really displaying his best moves remains a mystery.(Photo: Cash Money/Republic Records) 

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KANYE WEST - FADE - Teyana Taylor stole the show in this video and became an instant topic of conversation.(Photo: Roc-A-Fella/GOOD Music/Def Jam via Tidal) 

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RIHANNA FEATURING DRAKE - WORK - Rihanna and Drake, thank you for the visuals. We love every time these two collab, but the amazing visuals make it that much better.(Photo: Roc Nation)

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Best Gospel/Inspirational Song - Meet the nominees.

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DONNIE MCCLURKIN - I NEED YOU - This heartfelt song captured gospel audiences throughout the world.(Photo: RCA) 

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HEZEKIAH WASHINGTON - BETTER - We think it’s safe to say that we all felt a little better after listening to this track. (Photo: Azusa, Inc)

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KIRK FRANKLIN - 123 VICTORY - Kirk Franklin is a gospel legend and he delivered another hit with this song!(Photo: RCA)

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TAMELA MANN - GOD PROVIDES  - Won’t he do it? Thank you for this amazing song, Tamela Mann.(Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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TRAVIS GREENE - MADE A WAY - Travis Greene kept us inspired throughout the entire year.(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Album of the Year - Meet the nominees.

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BEYONCÉ - LEMONADE  - Queen Bey delivered a new sound with this album and had the BeyHive buzzin’!(Photo: Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia)

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BRYSON TILLER - TRAPSOUL - Bryson is the underdog in this category but if you listen to his album, you will understand why his nomination is legit.(Photo: RCA Records) 

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DJ KHALED - MAJOR KEY - ALERT, ALERT, ALERT! Don’t ever play yourself. DJ Khaled’s Major Key album featured an all-star lineup of artists and incredible production. #itsavibe(Photo: Epic Records / We the Best Music Group) 

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DRAKE - VIEWS - It’s no surprise seeing Drake on this list. After all, we all know Drake loves trophies.(Photo: OVO Sound/Young Money Entertainment) 

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KANYE WEST - THE LIFE OF PABLO  - Kanye continues to innovate and it has paid off for him once again. #salute(Photo: Good Music Inc, Def Jam) 

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RIHANNA - ANTI - Come through RiRi! ANTI was an amazing album and her sound filled a much needed space in music.(Photo: Westbury Road/ Roc Nation) 

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Rhythm & Bars Award - Meet the nominees.

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CHANCE THE RAPPER FEATURING 2 CHAINZ AND LIL WAYNE - NO PROBLEM - Chance better win this award or else there may be some dread heads in the lobby actin’ up!(Photo: Chance the Rapper via youtube)

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DJ KHALED FEATURING DRAKE - FOR FREE - DJ Khaled and Drake is a recipe for success and this song is proof!(Photo:  Young Money/Cash Money Records)

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DRAKE - CONTROLLA - Drake makes hits. Respect the skills of the 6 God.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage) 

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DRAKE FEATURING WIZKID AND KYLA - ONE DANCE - Drake had everyone dancing to this song. This was in heavy rotation at every party.(Photo: Cash Money records)

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FAT JOE AND REMY MA FEATURING FRENCH MONTANA AND INFARED - ALL THE WAY UP - New York is in the building! This song was great and it was equally great hearing Fat Joe and Remy Ma reunite on a hit record!(Photo: Terror Squad/E1) 

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Best R&B/Soul Female Artist - Meet the nominees.

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ALICIA KEYS             - Alicia Keys remains at the top of the list when it comes to female soul artists. She continues to create and execute original music at an elite level.(Photo: RCA Records)

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BEYONCÉ - They don’t call her Queen Bey for nothing. Respect the crown. (Photo: Larry Busacca/MTV1617/Getty Images for MTV) 

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FANTASIA - Fantasia’s unique voice is something we’ve all grown to love. (Photo: RCA Records) 

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JILL SCOTT - Jilly from Philly is one of our favorite soulful divas. Will she have what it takes to leave with this award in her hand?(Photo: Atlantic Records) 

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RIHANNA - Rihanna is as bad as she wants to be but her soulful voice is so good.Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for amfAR) 

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Song of the Year - Meet the nominees.

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ADELE - HELLO - Adele said “Hello” unlike anyone has ever said it before. Her soulful sound is undeniable.(Photo: XL)

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BEYONCÉ - FORMATION - Beyoncé aims to dominate her lane and she put her best foot forward when she released this song!(Photo: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records)

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BRYSON TILLER - DON'T - Bryson was right on time when he released this song. This trap soul song was all over the radio, internet and bumping in the streets.(Photo: RCA Records)

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DRAKE - CONTROLLA - Drake does it again. "Controlla" made major waves as a standout song in 2016!(Photo: Ethan Miller/WireImage) 

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RIHANNA FEATURING DRAKE - WORK - Rihanna and Drake showed us all how to work. We hope you were taking notes.(Photo: Westbury Road / Roc Nation) 

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The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award - Meet the nominees.

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ADELE - "HELLO" – WRITTEN BY: ADELE LAURIE BLUE ADKINS, GREGORY ALLEN KURSTIN   - Adele and Greg Allen Kurstin deserve really did an amazing job with the lyrics on this song.(Photo: Xl Recordsings/ Columbia Records)

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ANDRA DAY – "RISE UP" WRITTEN BY: ANDRA DAY, JENNIFER DECILVEO  - Kudos to Andra Day and Jennifer Decilveo on a job well done.(Photo: Warner Bros Records)

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BRYSON TILLER – "DON'T" WRITTEN BY: JOHNTÁ M. AUSTIN, MARIAH CAREY, BRYAN-MICHAEL COX, JERMAINE DUPRI, TAVORIS JAVON HOLLINS, ISOM BRANDON STEWART, BRYSON DEJUAN TILLER  - Much respect to Johntá Austin, Mariah Carey, Bryan Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Tavoris Hollins, Isom Stewart and Bryson Tiller for killing it with this record.

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RIHANNA – "NEEDED ME" WRITTEN BY: NICHOLAS VALENTINO AUDINO, RACHEL DERRUS, ADAM KING FEENEY, ROBYN R. FENTY, BRITTANY TALIA HAZZARD, CHARLES HINSHAW JR., LEWIS BERESFORD HUGHES, DIJON ISAIAH MCFARLANE, KHALED ROHAIM, TE WHITI TE RANGITEPAIA MATAA WARBICK   - Congrats to this super team of writers, Nicholas Audino, Rachel Derrus, Adam Feeney, Robyn Fenty, Brittany Hazzard, Charles Hinshaw Jr., Lewis Hughes, Dijon Mcfarlane, Khaled Rohaim and Te Whiti Te Rangitepaia Mataa Warbick.(Photo: Westbury Road, Roc Nation)

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Best Dance Performance - Meet the nominees.

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BEYONCÉ - FORMATION - Beyoncé is one of the hardest working women in the industry and we witness her greatness whenever she performs.(Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records) 

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DRAKE - HOTLINE BLING - If you haven’t seen Drake’s cha cha in this video, please go check it out immediately.(Photo: Cash Money/Republic Records)

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KANYE WEST (DANCE PERFORMANCE FEATURING TEYANA TAYLOR) - FADE  - Teyana Taylor was amazing in this video. Her ‘80s-inspired performance was captivating.(Photo: GOOD Music, Def Jam)

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RIHANNA FEATURING DRAKE - WORK - When RiRi takes it back to her Caribbean roots, we fall in love with her all over again.(Photo: Westbury Road, Roc Nation)

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USHER FEATURING YOUNG THUG - NO LIMIT - Usher’s still got it! Do your thing, we are not mad at you!(Photo: RCA Records)

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Best Collaboration - Meet the nominees.

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BEYONCÉ FEATURING KENDRICK LAMAR - FREEDOM - Let “Freedom” ring! This collab is epic and their performance at the BET Awards this year left us inspired.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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FAT JOE AND REMY MA FEATURING FRENCH MONTANA AND INFARED - ALL THE WAY UP  - Fat Joe and Remy Ma are back and, with French on the track, NY is all the way up!(Photo: Terror Squad, E1)