Season 3 American Idol alum, Leah Labelle, has been nominated for a Soul Train Centric Award.  She was recently signed by Epic, where producers Pharrell and Jermaine Dupri have taken her under their wing.

Soul Train Awards will premier on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th at 9PM. See all of the nominees below.

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It’s that time of year again, time for the best in soul, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, gospel, and beyond to be honored at the 2012 Soul Train Awards!  This year’s celebration will take place on November 8th at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas.  But don’t worry–this time what happens in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas; the 2012 Soul Train Awards will premier on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th at 9PM eastern.  Cedric the Entertainer is the host, and New Edition is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. And of course, the 2012 Soul Train Awards wouldn’t be complete without top-notch live performances and guest appearances by some of music’s biggest stars. How’s that for a soul-filled end to your Thanksgiving holiday?

The Soul Train Awards are legendary for spotlighting the cream of the crop, and this year’s list of nominees is no different.  Take a look at some of the phenomenal 2012 nominees, and go to centrictv.com for the complete list!

Best New Artist

Elle Varner

Emeli Sande

J. Cole

Luke James

Robert Glasper

Centric Award

Daley

Esperanza Spalding

Gary Clark Jr.

Leah Labelle

Santigold

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year

2 Chainz feat. Drake, “No Lie”

Wale feat. Miguel, “Lotus Flower Bomb”

Nas, “Daughters”

Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz, “Mercy”

Young Jeezy feat. Ne-Yo, “Leave You Alone”

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist

Beyoncé

Estelle

Keyshia Cole

Mary J. Blige

Melanie Fiona

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist

Miguel

Robin Thicke

Trey Songz

Tyrese

Usher

Album of the Year

Eric Benet, The One

Frank Ocean, Channel Orange

Nas, Life Is Good

R. Kelly, Write Me Back

Usher, Looking For Myself

Song of the Year

Estelle, “Thank You”

John Legend feat. Ludacris, “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)”

Trey Songz, “Heart Attack”

Tyrese, “Stay”

Usher, “Climax”

Wale feat. Miguel, “Lotus Flower Bomb”