2014 Soul Train Music Awards
annual US music awards ceremony
The 2014 Soul Train Music Awards was held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Centric and BET on November 30, 2014. The ceremony, hosted by media personality Wendy Williams, honored artists in 12 different categories. The nominees were announced October 13, 2014. R&B artist Chris Brown lead with seven nominations, including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Song of the Year, and Video of the Year. Beyoncé had six nominations, including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, and Pharrell Williams has five nominations, including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist of the Year.
Special awards
Legend Award
Kool and the Gang
Winners and nominees
Winners are in bold text.
Album of the Year
Beyoncé – Beyoncé
Drake – Nothing Was the Same
Michael Jackson – Xscape
John Legend – Love in the Future
Janelle Monáe – The Electric Lady
Pharrell Williams – Girl
Song of the Year
Pharrell Williams – "Happy"
Beyoncé (featuring Jay Z) – "Drunk in Love"
Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga) – "Loyal"
Drake (featuring Majid Jordan) – "Hold On, We're Going Home"
Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake – "Love Never Felt So Good"
John Legend – "All of Me"
Video of the Year
Pharrell Williams – "Happy"
Jhené Aiko – "The Worst"
Aloe Blacc – "The Man"
Beyoncé (featuring Jay Z) – "Drunk in Love"
Chris Brown (featuring Usher and Rick Ross) – "New Flame"
Usher – "Good Kisser"
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award
John Legend – "All of Me"
Written by: John Stephens and Toby Gad
Jhené Aiko – "The Worst"
Written by: Jhené Aiko Chilombo, Mac Robinson and Brian Warfield
Aloe Blacc – "The Man"
Written by: Egbert Dawkins III, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Sam Barsh, Daniel Seeff and Khalil Abdul Rahman
Beyoncé – "Pretty Hurts"
Written by: Joshua Coleman, Sia Furler, Beyoncé Knowles
Sam Smith – "Stay with Me"
Written by: James Napier, William Phillips and Sam Smith
Pharrell Williams – "Happy"
Written by: Pharrell Williams
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Trey Songz
Chris Brown
Kem
John Legend
Tank
Pharrell Williams
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist (The Chaka Khan Award for Best R&B/Soul Female)
Beyoncé
Jhené Aiko
Marsha Ambrosius
Jennifer Hudson
Ledisi
Janelle Monáe
Best New Artist
Nico & Vinz
Jhené Aiko
August Alsina
Sevyn Streeter
Liv Warfield
Mack Wilds
Centric Award
Leela James
AverySunshine
Robert Glasper
Kelis
Luke James
Shaliek
Best Gospel/Inspirational Song
Erica Campbell (featuring Lecrae) – "Help"
Inspired People (featuring Charles Jenkins) – "Real Love"
Tamela Mann – "I Can Only Imagine"
Donnie McClurkin (featuring Tye Tribbett) – "We Are Victorious"
Smokie Norful – "No Greater Love"
Michelle Williams (featuring Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland) – "Say Yes"
Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga) – "Loyal"
Iggy Azalea (featuring Charli XCX) – "Fancy"
Drake (featuring Majid Jordan) – "Hold On, We're Going Home"
Nicki Minaj – "Pills n Potions"
Schoolboy Q (featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) – "Studio"
T.I. (featuring Iggy Azalea) – "No Mediocre"
Best Dance Performance
Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga) – "Loyal"
Jason Derulo (featuring 2 Chainz) – "Talk Dirty"
DJ Snake and Lil Jon – "Turn Down for What"
Janelle Monáe (featuring Solange) – "Electric Lady"
Tinashe (featuring Schoolboy Q) – "2 On"
Usher – "Good Kisser"
Best Collaboration
Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga) – "Loyal"
Toni Braxton and Babyface – "Hurt You"
Chris Brown (featuring Usher and Rick Ross) – "New Flame"
Robert Glasper (featuring Jill Scott) – "Calls"
Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake – "Love Never Felt So Good"
Janelle Monáe (featuring Miguel) – "PrimeTime"
CENTRICTV.com Awards
Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance
Joe (featuring Kelly Rowland) – "Love & Sex Pt.
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