The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived! Get ready to celebrate the best in independent soul music because the winners of the 2025 SoulTracks Readers’ Choice Awards are finally here! After months of anticipation and countless votes from SoulTrackers around the globe, we're thrilled to unveil the artists who have captured your hearts and ears. A massive thank you to every single one of you who participated and helped make this year's awards so special. Your passion for soul music is what fuels this celebration!
Let's give a huge round of applause to this year's winners, who were selected from an incredible pool of talented nominees. These artists have truly outdone themselves, and we're excited to shine a spotlight on their achievements.
Here are the winners:
- Album of the Year: Ledisi – The Crown
- Song of the Year: Kem – “Rock With Me”
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Conya Doss
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Kem
- Duo or Group of the Year: Kindred The Family Soul
- Instrumentalist of the Year: Norman Brown
- New Artist of the Year: Honoré
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Brian and Eddie Holland
Don't forget to check out the playlist at the bottom of the page to enjoy the winning songs! And, if you're feeling the love, spread the word on social media using #SoulTracks2025 to congratulate the winners. What do you think of the choices? Are there any surprises, or did your favorites make the cut? Share your thoughts in the comments below – we'd love to hear from you!
