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The Oscar-nominated actress is one of only two performers to host the show three times.
Lake and Sadie Robertson Huff co-hosted the show — and each won awards.
Previous honorees include Pete Seeger, Mavis Staples, Kris Kristofferson, John Mellencamp, Chuck D, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen and Pussy Riot.
Charles’ ease at moving between genres is one reason they called him The Genius.
Both artists won NAACP Image Awards in March and are top nominees at the upcoming BET Awards.
The R&B veteran is also nominated for four awards at this year’s ceremony, including album of the year.
The show is presented in partnership with SOAR Radio, which originated the SOAR Awards in 2017.
