Multi-Grammy Award Winning Songstress Natalie Cole, Jill Scott, Mindless Behavior, Robin Thicke, Keith Sweat and Many Others Will Light Up The Stage To Deliver Exhilarating Performances

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The third annual SOUL TRAIN AWARDS readies an extraordinary show for this year's presentation, taping on Thursday, November 17 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA.  Hosted by the original king of comedy, Cedric "The Entertainer", the 2011 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS will premiere on both CENTRIC and BET on Sunday, November 27 at 9:00 PM*.  Legendary group The Original 7Ven, The Group Formerly Known As The Time will open the show with an explosive performance, followed by multi-Grammy Award winning songstress Natalie Cole, Jill Scott, Mindless Behavior, Robin Thicke, Lloyd, Miguel, Melanie Fiona, Keith Sweat, BeBe Winans, Joe, Lalah Hathaway, Kenny Latimore. They will all light up the stage with performances and first-ever collaborations to honor this year's Legend Award recipients Earth, Wind and Fire and Gladys Knight.

In partnership with Eastern Light Getaways, the National Black Guide Events (NBG Events) will be presenting the 2012 Winter Weekend Getaway. The event, featuring special performances from artists Chrisette Michele, Kelly Price, Raheem DeVaughn and Lloyd, is set for the weekend of Friday, March 2nd to Sunday, March 4th, at the Eisenhower Allstar Resort in Gettysburg, Pa.