R. Kelly makes history at the Soul Train Awards with two award nominations, making him the most nominated act ever at the awards show.
Kelly is up for the Ashford & Simpson songwriter's award and album of the year for "Write Me Back," bringing his career total to 21 nominations. He shares the spotlight with Usher, who leads the list with five nominations.
Whitney Houston is nominated for best gospel inspirational performance and Amy Winehouse is nominated for best international performance. New Edition will receive a lifetime achievement award.
R. Kelly, once a highly-criticized celebrity for events in his personal life, appears to be heading in the right direction on a musical comeback.
The Soul Train Awards, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, will be taped Nov. 8 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The show will air Nov. 25 on BET and Centric.
R. Kelly makes history ahead of the 2012 Soul Train Awards. While many entertainers, who have been in the game just as long, are on their way out, Kelly is still coming out of the music closet with more music.
Watch: R.Kelly - One Step Closer (Write Me Back)
