International recording artiste Shaggy started 2014 on a high note. It is evident there is no stopping for the Grammy award, diamond-selling recording artiste to end the year any other way.

On Monday, CENTRIC announced the nominees for 2014 Soul Train Awards, which celebrates R&B's finest and most soulful artistes. Among the nominees is Shaggy, who was nominated for Best International Performance for his single You Girl, featuring R&B superstar Neyo.

Soul Train Awards 2014, hosted by Wendy Williams, will honour artistes in 12 different categories. R&B star Chris Brown leads the pack with seven nominations and R&B diva Beyonce´ follows with six. For Shaggy´, this nomination is a great honour and recognition for the work he enjoys and loves.

"It's always a great accomplishment to be acknowledged for the work I love and enjoy doing every day. To Soul Train Awards and CENTRIC, thanks for acknowledging the hard work," he said.

The Soul Train Awards will take place on November 7, 2014 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will air on CENTRIC and BET on November 30, 2014 at 8 p.m.