The British-born duo Floetry [ tickets ]--during a Thursday (7/17) press conference co-hosted by Arsenio Hall and Tyrese in Beverly Hills--picked up four nominations to lead the pack for this year's Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.

Erykah Badu [ tickets ], Heather Headley [ tickets ] and Vivian Green [ tickets ] were close behind, earning three nods each, while 702, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and TLC got a pair of nominations apiece.

Winners will be announced during a two-hour prime time TV special that will be broadcast live from Southern California's Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Aug. 23.

The event will be co-hosted by actress-comedienne Aisha Tyler, actor-comedian Arsenio Hall, singer-actor Tyrese and three-time 2003 Lady of Soul nominee Headley.

Two special awards will be presented during the ceremony: The Lena Horne Award for Outstanding Career Achievements will go to actress Vivica A. Fox; and the Aretha Franklin Award for Entertainer of the Year will be presented to Badu.

The complete list of nominees follows:

Best R&B/Soul Single, Solo
"Love of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)," Erykah Badu featuring Common
"Emotional Rollercoaster," Vivian Green
"He Is," Heather Headley
"So Gone," Monica

Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo
"I Do (Wanna Get Close To You)," 3LW
"I Still Love You," 702
"Say Yes," Floetry
"Girl Talk," TLC

R&B/Soul Album of the Year, Solo
"Love Story," Vivian Green
"This Is Who I Am," Heather Headley
"Just Whitney…," Whitney Houston
"Voyage To India," India.Arie

R&B/Soul Album of the Year, Group, Band or Duo
"Star," 702
"Floetic," Floetry
"3D," TLC
"The Tortoise & The Hare," The Jazzyfatnastees

R&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
"Love of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)," Erykah Badu featuring Common
"Full Moon," Brandy
"Work It," Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
"Floetic," Floetry

Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist, Solo
"Emotional Rollercoaster," Vivian Green
"He Is," Heather Headley
"Nothin's Free," Oobie Featuring Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
"Angel," Amanda Perez

Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist, Group, Band or Duo
"Say Yes," Floetry
"How It's Gonna Be," Lovher
"Virginity," TG4

Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video
"Love of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)," Erykah Badu featuring Common
"Work It," Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
"Magic Stick," Lil' Kim featuring 50 Cent
"Feelin' You (Part II)," Solange featuring N.O.R.E.

Best Gospel Album
"Dorinda Clark-Cole," Dorinda Clark-Cole
"Incredible," Mary Mary
"Churchin' With Dottie," Dottie Peoples
"Determined," Angela Spivey