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Tamar Braxton  - With her hit album Love & War, TV talk show, The Real, and WeTV's Tamar & Vince, 2013 has proved to be Tamar's year. What better stage for her to take than the '13 Soul Train Awards?(Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images)

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T.I. - The King is here! Watch the "Ball" hitmaker take the stage with Jennifer Hudson on Sunday, December 1 8P/7C.

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Chaka Khan - The funk-infused sounds of BET Honors alum Chaka Khan are sure to be the performance highlight at this year's show.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Jon B.  - Everyone's favorite '90s crooner, Jon B., will serve his soulful sounds at the 2013 Soul Train Awards. (Photo: Steve Snowden/WireImage)

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Jennifer Hudson - With an event where soul is a must, Hudson is equally mandatory. Ready yourself for vocal prowess and lots of soul from the "I Can't Describe" songstress.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for VH1)

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Doug E. Fresh - Producer of the event Dougie Fresh will put his showmanship on full display.(Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

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Gladys Knight - No stranger to the Soul Train brand, the sounds of Gladys Knight are sure to provoke dancing and audience participation. (Photo: REUTERS/Stephen Chernin)

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Evelyn "Champagne" King  - Evelyn "Champagne" King takes the stage at this year's show.(Photo: Steve Snowden/Getty Images)

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Bobby V - The "Slow Down" belter will be paying tribute to one of our special honorees. Whom, you ask? Watch the 2013 Soul Train Awards on Sunday, December 1 at 8P/7C.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for HollyRod Foundation)

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K. Michelle - Her smash "V.S.O.P." and album Rebellious Soul whet our appetites. And now K. Michelle gets ready to take center stage at the 2013 Soul Train Awards! (Photo: John Lamparski/WireImage)

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Dave Koz - Ready yourselves for the smooth sounds of Dave Koz, who will be taking the stage.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Kenny Lattimore  - When you think of the top R&B vocalists of the last 20 years, Kenny Lattimore being a part of that list is a no-brainer. Tune in and watch the "For You" singer steal the show. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for The Jackie Robinson Foundation) 

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Ruben Studdard  - American Idol winner Ruben Studdard will remind everyone why the country fell for him in the first place as he takes center stage during a special performance. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Warren G - What would a present-day Soul Train event be without some hip hop? Warren G reps for the genre with his signature West Coast swag. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)

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Big Daddy Kane - Big Daddy Kane is hip hop. Watch your favorite rappers' favorite rapper in action on Sunday, December 1 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images)

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Stokley Williams - Stokley Williams reps for Mint Condition, and soul music, at this year's show. (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET)

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Smokey Robinson - Smokey Robinson gets aboard the Soul Train and promises his signature showmanship, great vocals and smooth swag. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Ron Isley - His hits date back more than five decades and bridge the gap between old and new. Watch him in action on Sunday, December 1.(Photo: Vallery Jean/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

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Faith Evans - She has wowed audiences with her sweet melodies and powerful vocals and the R&B force joins us as a performer. 

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Chrisette Michele - "A Couple of Forevers" songbird Chrisette Michele joins the performance lineup.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Bobby Caldwell - The incomparable Bobby Caldwell is set to take the stage at the 2013 Soul Train Awards.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Wale  - Want hip hop at the Soul Train Awards? We got you! Wale is bringing his unique brand of hip hop center stage.(Photo: C Flanigan/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

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Eric Benét - Don't miss R&B crooner Eric Benét rocking the mic.(Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET)

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Kem - Celebrate soul music with soul man Kem on Sunday, December 1 at 8P/7C.(Photo: Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for Grey Goose Vodka)

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Warren G - West Coast will be fully represented on stage as Warren G readies a special performance. 

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Candice Glover  - It's light, camera, action at the Soul Train Awards for this American Idol winner at

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Big Daddy Kane - Hip Hop icon Big Daddy Kane still has it. He'll put all on full display at the 2013 Soul Train Awards. 

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Slick Rick  - Hip hop pioneer Slick Rick makes an appearance on stage this year as part of a special throwback performance.