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WENDY WILLIAMS TO HOST SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 IN LAS VEGAS NOVEMBER 7th PREMIERING NOVEMBER 30TH AT 8PM ET/PT ON CENTRIC AND BET, THE AWARDS SHOW WITH REAL SOUL RETURNS TO THE ORLEANS ARENA IN LAS VEGAS CENTRIC today announced that media mogul Wendy Williams will host SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014, celebrating and honoring R&B legends and soul music’s brightest new stars. The show will be held on November 7, 2014 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas with tickets on sale to the public. The show promises to engage fans with unforgettable performances, iconic tributes and special appearances by today’s leading musicians. SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 will air on CENTRIC and BET on November 30, 2014 at 8PM ET/PT. “Last year Wendy Williams did an amazing job hosting our red carpet show, so this year, we’re excited to have the queen of daytime talk host SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014, as we celebrate some of the most-promising new artists as well as the industry’s greatest legends,” said Paxton Baker, General Manager and Executive Vice President, CENTRIC. “We’re back at the Orleans Arena, one of the nicest production spaces in town, where we’ll be hosting a weekend full of timeless entertainment and we’re inviting fans all over the country to join us for the most soulful 3-day party to ever hit Vegas!” This year’s show promises to be one for the books as best-selling author, entrepreneur and audience favorite Wendy Williams is set to take over the SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 stage as host. No stranger to entertaining, Williams brings her signature charm and quick wit to the Orleans Arena where she will make her awards show hosting debut. She is currently in production on the sixth season of the hit daytime talk show, “The Wendy Williams Show,” headlining her second “Lipshtick" comedy series in Las Vegas on Halloween, and is also producing the Lifetime Original Movie, “Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B.” "As a longtime lover of R&B and Hip Hop, I am beyond excited to host this year's Soul Train Awards on CENTRIC," said Wendy. "It is an honor to be a part of the biggest night in music and highlight the achievements of both legends and rising talent. Vegas, how you doin'?" For additional information and to purchase tickets for Soul Train Awards and other exciting events, visit https://www.SoulTrainWeekend.com or call 888-234-2334. For more information, please visit BET.com/SoulTrain. Follow Centric on Twitter (@CentricTV), Instagram (@CentricTV), Facebook.com/CentricTV Be a part of the Soul Train Awards conversation using #SoulTrainAwards SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014, which will celebrate and honor R&B’s finest and most soulful artists on November 7, 2014 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Hosted by Wendy Williams, this year’s fete will take Vegas by storm with not -to-be missed moments, including unforgettable performances, iconic tributes, and appearances by today’s leading musicians. The SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 will air on CENTRIC and BET on November 30, 2014 at 8PM ET/PT. SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 will honor artists in 12 different categories. R&B star Chris Brown leads the pack with seven nominations, including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Song of the Year for “Loyal” featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga, and Video of the Year for “New Flame” featuring Usher. Beyoncé follows with six nominations, including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, and Pharrell Williams is next in line with five nominations, including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist of the Year. SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 is part of Centric’s Soul Train Weekend at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. The weekend includes the following events: Thursday, November 6: Kick-Off Reception with meet and greets featuring SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 and Comedy All Stars Show talent Friday, November 7: SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 with host, Wendy Williams Saturday, November 8: Centric Comedy All Stars Show hosted by Bill Bellamy featuring comedic legends and up and coming stars Sunday, November 8: Centric Presents: The Soul Train Review, two live musical events with the iconic Kool and the Gang Opportunities to watch a live rehearsal and access the red carpet at SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 For additional information and to purchase tickets for all of the exciting events, visit https://www.SoulTrainWeekend.com or call 888-234-2334. The Soul Train Awards is directed by Tony McCuin and produced by BET Event Productions and Sunseeker Media. Executive producers of the network telecast are as follows: Paxton Baker, Tami Arasli, Derek Lewis from Centric; Bart Phillips from Sunseeker and David Koff and Jerry Letter from Soul Train Holdings. For show information, please visit BET.com/SoulTrain, the official site for SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014. SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 – Nominees & Categories Best New Artist August Alsina Jhené Aiko LiV Warfield Mack Wilds Nico & Vinz Sevyn Streeter Centric Certified Award Avery*Sunshine Kelis Leela James Luke James Robert Glasper Shaliek Best Gospel/Inspirational Song Help - Erica Campbell feat. Lecrae I Can Only Imagine - Tamela Mann No Greater Love - Smokie Norful Real Love - Inspired People feat. Charles Jenkins Say Yes - Michelle Williams feat. Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland We Are Victorious - Donnie McClurkin feat. Tye Tribbett Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year Fancy - Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX Hold On (We’re Going Home) - Drake feat. Majid Jordan Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga No Mediocre - T.I. feat. Iggy Azalea Pills N Potions - Nicki Minaj Studio - ScHoolboy Q feat. BJ the Chicago Kid Best R&B/Soul Female Artist Beyoncé Janelle Monaé Jennifer Hudson Jhené Aiko Marsha Ambrosius Ledisi Best R&B/Soul Male Artist Chris Brown John Legend Kem Pharrell Williams Tank Trey Songz Album of the Year Beyoncé - Beyoncé G I R L - Pharrell Williams Love In The Future - John Legend Nothing Was The Same - Drake The Electric Lady - Janelle Monaé Xscape - Michael Jackson Song of the Year All of Me - John Legend Drunk In Love - Beyoncé feat. Jay Z Happy - Pharrell Williams Hold On (We’re Going Home) - Drake feat. Majid Jordan Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson feat. Justin Timberlake Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Tyga The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award All Of Me – John Legend (Toby Gad, John Stephens, Dave Tozer) Happy – Pharrell Williams (Pharrell Williams) Pretty Hurts – Beyoncé (Joshua Coleman, Sia Fuller, Beyoncé Knowles) Stay With Me – Sam Smith (Steve Fitzmaurice, James Napier, William Phillips, Sam Smith) The Man –Aloe Blacc (Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Sam Barsh, Aloe Blacc, Elton John, Daniel Seeff, Bernie Taupin) The Worst – Jhené Aiko (Jhené Aiko Chilombo, Mac Robinson, Brian Warfield) Best Dance Performance 2 On - Tinashe feat. ScHoolboy Q Electric Lady - Janelle Monáe Good Kisser - Usher Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo feat. 2 Chainz Turn Down for What - DJ Snake & Lil Jon Best Collaboration Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga - Loyal Chris Brown feat. Usher & Rick Ross - New Flame Janelle Monaé feat. Miguel - Primetime Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good Robert Glasper feat. Jill Scott - Calls Toni Braxton & Babyface - Hurt You Video of the Year Drunk In Love - Beyoncé feat. Jay Z (Hype Williams) Good Kisser – Usher (Christopher Sims) Happy - Pharrell Williams (We are from L.A.) New Flame - Chris Brown feat. Usher (Breezy & Mike Ho) The Man - Aloe Blacc (Matty Barnes) The Worst - Jhené Aiko (Danny Williams) Best International Performance (CENTRICTV.com) Davido - Aye Machel Montano - Ministry Of Road (M.O.R.) Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong Sam Smith - Stay With Me Shaggy feat. Ne-Yo – You Girl Ziggy Marley - I Don’t’ Want To Live On Mars Best Traditional Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com) Audra McDonald - What a Little Moonlight Can Do Gregory Porter - Hey Laura Kenny Garrett - Pushing the World Away Monty Alexander - Concierto de Aranjuez Wynton Marsalis - Flee As A Bird To The Mountain (Live) Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com) LiV Warfield- Stay- Soul Lifted Najee feat. Meli'sa Morgan - In The Mood To Take It Slow Robert Glasper feat. Jill Scott - Calls Snarky Puppy - Lingus (We Like It Here) Terrace Martin feat. Robert Glasper - It’s Yours Vandell Andrew - Let’s Ride Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance Joe feat. Kelly Rowland - Love & Sex Pt. 2 Kelly Price - It’s My Time LiV Warfield - Why Do You Lie? Sebastian Mikael feat. Wale - Last Night Shaliek - The Past Terrace Martin feat. Tye Dolla $ign, Tone Trezure - You’re The One Follow Centric on Twitter (@CentricTV), Instagram (@CentricTV) and Facebook.com/CentricTV Be a part of the Soul Train Awards conversation using #SoulTrainAwards SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 LAS VEGAS