2011 Soul Train Award Winners

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The 2011 Soul Train Awards was a special night that saw Earth, Wind & Fire and Gladys Knight honored for their longtime contributions to music. The late Heavy D was also honored with a special performance that included Naughty by Nature, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Kurtis Blow and Goodie Mob.

Other winners on the night included Kelly Rowland for Song of the Year, Chris Brown for Album of the Year, Jill Scott for Best Female R&B and Soul Artist and Beyonce for Best Dance Performance.

Here is the full list of winners:

• Best New Artist: Miguel

• Best Male R&B and Soul: Cee-Lo Green

• Best Caribbean Performance: Rihanna - "Man Down"

• Best Gospel Performance: Mary Mary - "Walking"

• Album of the Year: Chris Brown - "F.A.M.E."

• Best Hip-Hop Song: Nicki Minaj - "Moment for Life"

• Best Female R&B and Soul Artist: Jill Scott

• Song of the Year: Kelly Rowland - "Motivation"

• Record of the Year (Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award): Marsha Ambrosius - "Far Away"

• Best Dance Performance: Beyonce Knowles - "Run the World (Girls)"

• Best Traditional Jazz Album: Cassandra Wilson

• Best Contemporary Jazz Album: Dave Koz

Video: Soul Train Awards Red Carpet