Cedric The Entertainer Is ‘The Soul Man’ Ms. Bels Thursday, June 28, 2012 The Script, Tune In Based on the character Reverend Boyce “The Voice” Ballentine, Cedric The Entertainer is back with a new show. ‘The Soul Man’ is the story of a R&B singer-turned-preacher who steps in his fathers shoes and take over the church. His wife, played by Niecy Nash, tags along for the family antics. Also, the TV Land produced show features other known actors such as Wesley Jonathan, Jazz Raycole, and John Beasley. ‘The Soul Man’ airs every Wednesday, at 10pm EST, on the TV Land network.