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Special awards

Heritage Award for Career Achievement

Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year

Winners and nominees

R&B Album of the Year – Male

R&B Album of the Year – Female

R&B Album of the Year – Group, Band or Duo

Best R&B Single – Male

Best R&B Single – Female

Best R&B Single – Group, Band or Duo

R&B/Soul Song of the Year

Best R&B Music Video

Best R&B New Artist

Best Rap Album

Best Gospel Album

Best Jazz Album

Performers

Presenters