2005 Soul Train Music Awards

The 2005 Soul Train Music Awards were held on March 12, 2005 at the Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. The show was hosted by Brian McKnight, Fantasia, Nick Cannon, and Nicole Ritchie.

Special awards

Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements

Sammy Davis, Jr. Award for "Entertainer of the Year"-Female

Sammy Davis, Jr. Award for "Entertainer of the Year"-Male

Winners and nominees

Winners are in bold with an asterisk (*).

The Coca-Cola Classic Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist

The Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video

The Sprite Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Dance Cut

Best R&B/Soul Album - Female

Best R&B/Soul Album - Male

Best R&B/Soul Album - Group, Band or Duo

Best R&B/Soul Single - Female

Best R&B/Soul Single - Male

Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo

Best Gospel Album

Performers