SWV Will Receive Their FIRST Ever Award at the 2017 Soul Train Awards

Yes, you read that right. SWV made their musical debut in 1992 with their first album, “It’s About Time,” and they will receive their first award in their entire career. 

SWV will receive the Lady of Soul award award at this years Soul Train Award. Last years’ recipient was Brandy (relive the performance here), so I think the transition from Brandy to SWV is seamless in terms of classic R&B.

SWV nominations via Wikipedia

Year	Result	Award	Category
1993	Nominated	American Music Award	Favorite New Artist – Pop/Rock
			Favorite Band, Duo or Group – Soul/Rhythm & Blues
			Favorite Album – Soul/Rhythm & Blues for It’s About Time
			Favorite New Artist – Soul / Rhythm & Blues
	Nominated	Kids Choice Awards	Female Group of the Decade
		Billboard Music Award	Top Hot 100 Single Artist – Duo/Group
			Top R&B Artist – Duo/Group
			Top R&B Single Artist – Duo/Group
			Top Pop Artists – Duo/Group
			Top New Pop Artist
			Top Hot 100 Single Artist
			Top Hot 100 Airplay Track for “Weak“
			Top R&B Artist
	Nominated		Top New R&B Artist
			Top R&B Album Artist – Duo/Group
			Top R&B Single Artist
1994			Top R&B Singles Artist – Duo/Group
			Top R&B Artist – Duo/Group
		Grammy Award	Best New Artist
1997		Soul Train Lady of Soul Award	Best R&B Soul Single by a Group, Band, or Duo
			Best Soul/R&B Album by a Group, Band or Duo
1998			Best Soul/R&B Album by a Group, Band or Duo
			Best Soul/R&B Single by a Group, Band or Duo
2012		Soul Train Award	Best Independent R&B/Soul Artist or Group
2013		Grammy Award	Best Traditional R&B Performance for “If Only You Knew“

Among SWV finally receiving an award for their musical contributions, Toni Braxton will also be honored. Braxton will receive the will receive the Don Cornelius Legend Award. You can see the full list of nominees below, and catch up on some SWV jams.

BET Presents: 2017 Soul Train Awards Nominees

Best New Artist
6lack
H.E.R.
Kevin Ross
Khalid
Sza

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Bruno Mars
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Khalid
The Weeknd

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Kehlani
Lalah Hathaway
Ledisi
Mary J. Blige
Solange
Sza

Soul Train Certified Award
Bell Biv Devoe
Johnny Gill
Lalah Hathaway
Ledisi
Mack Wilds

Video Of The Year
Beyoncé – “All Night”
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”
Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Gucci Mane – “Party”
DJ Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
Solange – “Cranes In The Sky”

Best Gospel/ Inspirational Award
Chance the Rapper
Charlie Wilson
Kirk Franklin
Lecrae
Tamela Mann

Album/ Mixtape Of The Year
Bruno Mars – 24k Magic
Mary J. Blige – Strength Of A Woman
Solange – A Seat At The Table
Sza – Ctrl
The Weeknd – Starboy

Rhythm & Bars Award (Formerly Best Hip-Hop Song Of The Year)
Cardi B – “Bodak Yellow”
Dj Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
French Montana Ft. Swae Lee – “Unforgettable”
Kendrick Lamar – “Humble.”
Yo Gotti Ft. Nicki Minaj – “Rake It Up”

Song Of The Year
Bruno Mars – “That’s What I Like”
Childish Gambino – “Redbone”
Dj Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
Khalid – “Location”
Solange – “Cranes In The Sky”

The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award
“Cranes In The Sky” – Written By: Troy L. John, Solange Knowles, Raphael Saadiq (Solange)
“Location” – Written By: Alfredo Emmanuel Gonzalez, Olatunji Olutomiwa, Samuel David Jimenez, Khalid Robinson, Joshua Scruggs (Khalid)
“Love Me Now” – Written By: Blake Matthew Simon Mills, John Henry Ryan, John Roger Stephens (John Legend)
“Redbone” – Written By: George Clinton, William Earl Collins, Gary Lee Cooer, Donaldmckinley Glover Ii, Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson (Childish Gambino)
“Versace On The Floor” – Written By: Christopher Steven Brown, James Edward Fauntleroy, Bruno Mars, Philip Martin Lawrence (Bruno Mars)

Best Dance Performance
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”
Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Gucci Mane – “Party”
Dj Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
Solange Ft. Sampha – “Don’t Touch My Hair”
Wizkid Ft. Drake – “Come Closer”

Best Collaboration

Dj Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
Jazmine Sullivan & Bryson Tiller – “Insecure”
Mary J. Blige Ft. Kanye West – “Love Yourself”
Solange Ft. Sampha – “Don’t Touch My Hair”
Sza Ft. Travis Scott – “Love Galore”