The 2006 Soul Train Music Awards were held on March 18, 2006 at the Pasadena Conference Center in Pasadena, California and was hosted by Vivica Fox and Tyrese. The show marked the 20th Anniversary of the Soul Train Music Awards.

Special awards

Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements – Female

Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements – Male

Stevie Wonder Award for Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting

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

Winners and nominees

Winners are in bold text.

Best R&B/Soul Album – Male

Best R&B/Soul Album – Female

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

Best R&B/Soul Single – Male

Best R&B/Soul Single – Female

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

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

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

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

Best Gospel Album

Performers