(LOS ANGELES) - New R&B sensation Erykah Badu collected a record five nominations to lead the field for the 1997 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards. Badu's Baduizm was nominated for best R&B/soul album, solo category, while her single "On & On" nabbed three nominations including R&B/soul song of the year. Badu's second single, "Next Lifetime," was nominated for best music video. She was also mentioned for best R&B/soul or rap new artist. Badu will also serve as co-host of the affair with Chaka Khan and Bill Bellamy. The two-hour primetime special will be televised Sept. 5. Janet Jackson will be honored with the Lena Horne Award for outstanding career achievement, and Queen Latifah will receive the Aretha Franklin Award as entertainer of the year. Toni Braxton and Motown trio 702 received three nominations each.
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