Wendy Williams tackled hosting duties on the Soul Train Awards 2014 which aired November 30, 2014 on BET and CENTRIC. The annual awards show honored the best in soul music and featured performances by Chris Brown, Jodeci, Nico & Vinz, Tinashe, Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott and Da Brat. Brown took home the most awards with three, followed by Beyonce and Pharrell Williams with two each.
In addition to recognizing current artists in the soul genre, the Soul Train Awards 2014 honored Kool & The Gang with the Legend Award. Tamar Braxton, MC Lyte, Ma$e, Doug E. Fresh, Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott, and Da Brat helped celebrate Kool & The Gang’s lengthy career with a medley of their songs.
SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 WINNERS
Best New Artist – Nico & Vinz
Centric Certified Award – Leela James
Best Gospel and/or Inspirational Song – Erica Campbell feat. Lecrae – “Help”
Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Tyga – “Loyal”
The Chaka Khan Award for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist – Beyoncé
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist – Trey Songz
Album of the Year – Beyoncé – Beyoncé
Song of the Year – Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award – John Legend (Toby Gad, John Legend) – “All Of Me”
Best Dance Performance – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Tyga – “Loyal”
Best Collaboration – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Tyga – “Loyal”
Video of the Year – “Happy” (Pharrell Williams) – We are from L.A.
