1989 Soul Train Music Awards
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DateApril 13, 1989
LocationShrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
CountryUnited States
Hosted byDionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle
and Ahmad Rashad
and Ahmad Rashad
| Soul Train Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 13, 1989 |
| Location | Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California |
| Country | United States |
| Hosted by | Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle and Ahmad Rashad |
| First award | 1987 |
| Most awards | Michael Jackson (4) |
| Website | soultrain |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | WGN America |
The 1989 Soul Train Music Awards was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and aired live in select cities on April 13, 1989 (and was later syndicated in other areas), honoring the best in R&B, soul, rap, jazz, and gospel music from the previous year.[1] The show was hosted by Patti LaBelle, Ahmad Rashad and Dionne Warwick.
Heritage Award for Career Achievement
Winners and nominees
Winners are in bold text.
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Album of the Year – Male
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Album of the Year – Female
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Album of the Year – Group, Band, or Duo
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single – Male
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single – Female
- Anita Baker – "Giving You the Best That I Got"
- Note: This segment of the awards ceremony is most memorable because when Whitney Houston's name was called, the crowd began to boo her, citing the idea that Houston was "acting white" and was a "sell-out".
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single – Group Band or Duo
- E.U. – "Da Butt"
- Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock – "It Takes Two"
- Guy – "Groove Me"
- New Edition – "If It Isn't Love"
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Song of the Year
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Music Video
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary New Artist
Best Rap Album
Best Gospel Album
- Take 6 – Take 6
- Shirley Caesar – Live in Chicago
- The Clark Sisters – Conqueror
- James Cleveland – Inspired
Best Jazz Album
- Kenny G – Silhouette
- Bobby McFerrin – Simple Pleasures
- Najee – Day by Day
- Sade – Stronger Than Pride