Ronald Isley honored at Soul Train Awards 2010, set to release first solo album, 'Mr. I'

Ronald Isley may have soul but can he go solo?

The 68-year-old founder and front man of The Isley Brothers is releasing his first solo album on Tuesday, two days after being honored at the 2010 Soul Train Awards on Sunday.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the show -- which was filmed on Nov. 10 but aired Nov. 28 on BET -- honored the careers of both Isley and Anita Baker.

"Thanks to all my fans for supporting me for so many years!" Isley tweeted after the show. "I am so appreciative!"

Awards were also handed out to the likes of Eminem and Rihanna (Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year for "Love the Way You Lie"), Usher (Album of the Year for Raymond vs. Raymond) and Alicia Keys (Record of the Year for "Unthinkable [I'm Ready]" and Best Female R&B Soul Artist).

Isley took to the stage to perform a medley of his hits alongside Chante Moore and Cee Lo Green. He also sang alongside R. Kelly, whose 2002 single "Contagious" featured his family’s famous band.

The singer reportedly got the idea for a gospel album while in prison for tax evasion. "Mr. I." is his first solo effort and will be released on Nov. 30, seven months after he was released from jail.