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Special awards

Quincy Jones Award for Career Achievement

Sammy Davis Jr. Award for "Entertainer of the Year" – Male

Sammy Davis Jr. Award for "Entertainer of the Year" – Female

Winners and nominees

R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year

Best R&B/Soul Album – Male

Best R&B/Soul Album – Female

Best R&B/Soul Album – Group, Band or Duo

Best R&B/Soul Single – Male

Best R&B/Soul Single – Female

Best R&B/Soul Single – Group, Band or Duo

The Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video

Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist

Best Gospel Album

Performers

References