# Chaka Khan Honored at Soul Train Awards

> Chaka Khan wins Classic Soul Honor at 2026 Soul Train Awards.
- Title: Chaka Khan Honored at Soul Train Awards · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Chaka Khan wins Classic Soul Honor at 2026 Soul Train Awards. Chaka Khan receives Classic Soul Honor at 2026 Soul Train Awards for her R&B influence.
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-week-of-oct-19-1236916685
- Author: Mya Copeland,Tanya Fedak
- Published: 2026-10-22T21:05:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chaka khan, soul train awards, classic soul honor, r&b, soul, funk, grammys, rock and roll hall of fame, music, entertainment, business
## Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards, celebrating her influence on R&B.
## Career Highlights
Khan helped shape soul, funk and R&B with hits like 'Tell Me Something Good', 'Sweet Thing', 'Ain’t Nobody', 'I’m Every Woman', and 'I Feel for You'.
## Awards and Recognition
She received 11 Grammys, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 with the Musical Excellence Award.
## Key takeaway

Chaka Khan receives Classic Soul Honor at 2026 Soul Train Awards for her R&B influence.