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Tamar Braxton, K. Michelle And Wale Among Performers For Soul Train Awards 2013

sta_voting_header_generic1Jennifer Hudson , Tamar Braxton , Smokey Robinson , K. Michelle, Ron Isley , Wale, Eric Benet , Candice Glover , Kem, Chrisette Michele, Bobby Caldwell and Joss Stone will be hitting the stage as performers for SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013. This year’s show pays homage to the soul soundtrack of the 90’s, allowing fans to reminisce on a decade of influential black cinema and music. Charged with keeping the party going throughout the night are Grammy Award winning producers 1500 or Nothin’ and legendary keyboardist Greg Phillinganes who have both been tapped as music directors for the show. As previously announced, comedian and actor Anthony Anderson will host the event in Las Vegas on November 8th, which will air on CENTRIC and BET, December 1, 2013 at 8PM ET/PT.

“We are gearing up for a big show this year, and the performers set to take the stage are just the beginning of what’s to come. I hope everyone is ready because Centric is bringing the party to Las Vegascome November 8th,” said Paxton Baker, General Manager and Executive Vice President, CENTRIC. “We are forever grateful for the involvement of so many amazing performers and their loyalty to the Soul Train and Centric brands. Music is the core of Centric’s DNA and our diverse roster of new talent and legendary artists display our continued commitment to providing quality programming for soul music lovers.”

For the first time, SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013 will be held at the Orleans Arena, one of the nation’s leading mid-size arenas. Also marking a first for the award show is the addition of a second stage, which will feature a rotating mix of celebrity DJs. Hip-hop sensation Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominations with six nominations across multiple categories, including: Best New Artist, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Tied with five nominations each are Miguel, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke,Chris Brown, Tamar Braxton and Janelle Monae.

 

Chrisette Michele at the House of Blues

Music’s next generation of R&B was in the building March 10th as Chrisette Michele brought her Epiphany tour to Chicago’s House of Blues. Supporting Michele on the tour is opening act Laura Izibor who began her set with “What Would You Do”.

Gracious and energetic, the singer kept her set short and simple performing songs from her debut CD “Let the Truth Be Told” that included “If Tonight Was My Last”, “Don’t Stay, “I’ll Be Your Baby” and concluded with her hit” From My Heart To Yours”.

An old school soul with hip hop swagga possibly picked up from collaborations with Nas (Can’t Forget About You), Jay-Z (Lost Ones), Game (Let Us Live) and the Roots (Rising Up), Michele strutted onto the stage wearing a cropped black leather jacket over a white tank top amid the roaring crowd performing “Epiphany” followed by “What You Do” from her sophomore CD, her first to debut at number one on Billboard.

 No more “I’m sorry”…..”I love you”……I need proof…..Baby boy it’s all in what you do

Her performance included new songs (“Mr. Right”,  “All I Ever Think About”, “Porcelain Doll”, “Another One”) as well as songs from her debut CD “I Am” (“Golden, “Best of Me”). Michele amazed the standing room only crowd as she sang, sounding just like the CD, hitting low and high notes perfectly.

Laura Iziabor and Chrisette Michele are truly remarkable and talented performer weather it’s through the speakers of your car stereo or live in front of your eyes.