Beyonce receives three Soul Train nods

PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Beyonce received three nominations to lead nominees for the the 21st anniversary Soul Train Awards to be presented in Pasadena, Calif., next month.

Beyonce was nominated for Best Female R&B/Soul Single, Best Female R&B/Soul Album and The Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Video for "Irreplaceable," Vibe said.

Several artists received two Soul Train nominations, including Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Chris Brown, Gnarls Barkley, Ne-Yo, Yung Joc, Jagged Edge and the Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley.

The award presentation show, hosted by R&B stars LeToya and Omarion, will be taped March 10 in Pasadena, Calif., to be aired March 17-24 through Tribune Entertainment Co. distribution.