1.   An integral part of the renowned Muscle Shoals studio mafia, late guitarist-singer Hinton is widely regarded as perhaps the premier white Southern soul artist.

2.   At the same time, older soul artists found new life in hip-hop.

3.   Jamaicans would often hear American soul artists on the radio at that time.

4.   The runaway nominee is sweet soul artist Babyface, best known as a behind-the-scenes writer and producer for Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton and Eric Clapton.

5.   Unlike other soul artists, notably Marvin Gaye, who have used music to express their dissatisfaction with society, White has trafficked solely in the gospel of love.

6.   Others range from rave to soul artists such as Stakka Bo, E-Type, Eric Gadd, Cardigans, Clawfinger, Atomic Swing and Whale.

7.   Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash last summer, was named favorite female soul artist.

8.   Luther Vandross was named favorite soul artist for the sixth time.

9.   Non-American, non-black soul artists who have had hits in the United States are rare.

10.   To boost his credibility, Kubota got several respected American soul artists to collaborate with him on the album.