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Grammy-winning artist Durand Bernarr is set to receive the Soul Personified Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards. The singer, songwriter and producer will also perform during the awards and host the event’s digital red carpet show. The 2026 Soul Train Awards will air Friday, November 27, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and CBS. The recognition comes during a big year for Bernarr, who won his first Grammy Award in 2026 for Best Progressive R&B Album for BLOOM. He also recently released

Why Chicago matters to the Soul Train story-and why the awards’ return is significant. Some cultural moments feel bigger than an event. The return of the Soul Train Awards to Chicago is one of them. Chicago has long been one of the most influential cities in Black music and culture. From soul and gospel to house, R&B and hip-hop, the city has helped shape the sound, style and movement of generations. That makes Chicago a fitting homecoming for Soul Train. Long before Soul Tra