1997 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards

Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards
DateSeptember 5, 1997 (1997-09-05)
LocationSanta Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California
CountryUnited States
Hosted byChaka Khan, Bill Bellamy, Erykah Badu
Most awardsErykah Badu (4)

The 1997 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards were held on September 5, 1997, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.[1] Produced by Don Cornelius Productions, the third annual awards program was co-hosted by Chaka Khan, Bill Bellamy and Erykah Badu.[1]

Special awards

Aretha Franklin Award for Entertainer of the Year

Lena Horne Award for Outstanding Career Achievement

Winners and nominees

Winners are in bold text.[2]

R&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year

  • Erykah Badu – "On & On"

References

  1. ^ a b "A Message From Don Cornelius Productions". Billboard. August 16, 1997. p. 23. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  2. ^ "1995 – 1st Annual Lady of Soul Winners". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 11, 2001. Retrieved March 21, 2025.