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Fanatasia Barrino  - American Idol soul queen Fantasia Barrino is set to hit the stage with her sultry vibrato and soul stirring riffs.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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John Legend - G.O.O.D. Music's best man, Grammy Award-winning singer John Legend, is set to hit the stage at the 2012 Soul Train Awards. We can't wait to see what he'll do with his piano and live band this time!(Photo: REUTERS /MARIO ANZUONI /LANDOV)

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Charlie Wilson - Legendary R&B master Charlie Wilson will bring his distinctive tenor voice to the Soul Train mainstage. We're crossing our fingers for a Gap Band medley, aren't you? (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Marcus Canty - One thing's for sure, singer Marcus Canty doesn't have to worry about us falling "In & Out" of love with his smooth vocals. We're definitely here to stay! The young X Factor contender is set to serenade us at the 2012 Soul Train Awards.(Photo: Ray Mickshaw/FOX via Getty Images)

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Leah Labelle - BET Music Matters artist Leah LaBelle will dazzle us with her gorgeous vocals and chic style at the Soul Train Awards. Will she bring boss J.D. out to spit a hot sixteen during a break down? We'll see!(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Elle Varner - Elle Varner's currently the "It" girl of the industry and, lucky for you, we've got her performing at the 2012 Soul Train Awards! (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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2 Chainz - "Mister telephone man...there's something wrong with my line," 2 Chainz proudly quotes on his single "I Luv Dem Strippers" off of his debut album Based on a T.R.U. Story. Old school fans know he's quoting New Edition, and given their status as honorees at this year's awards, perhaps a creative tribute from the trap star is in the works? Find out at the 2012 Soul Train Awards. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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Ne-Yo - With the recent release of his R.E.D. album, Ne-Yo joins the Soul Train Awards stage to deliver his signature dose of R&B and dance-pop. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Anthony Hamilton - Fresh off his Black Girls Rock! appearance, Anthony Hamilton joins the stage to inject his soulful sounds for all to enjoy. (Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET)

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Raphael Saadiq - Named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people this past year, Raphael Saadiq brings with him a career that has lasted over twenty years and a gimmick-free sensibility that makes his performance one for the ages. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Eddie Levert - The O'Jay's singer and all around living legend brings with him that back-in-the-day flavor that will surely have folks feeling nostalgic. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Keyshia Cole - Keyshia makes another return to the performance stage, bringing with her a new set of hit songs and the same passion that made us love her. (Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET)

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Gladys Knight - Few can touch the status that Gladys Knight holds in the realm of R&B. The dazzling icon joins the Soul Train Awards to share her gift for all to hear!(Photo: REUTERS/Stephen Chernin)