Full Access: 2009 ‘SOUL TRAIN AWARDS’ Show Taping

On Tuesday, November 3, CENTRIC took viewers on a stirring ride aboard the “Soul Train” at the taping of the network’s first special, CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. The night opened with a memorable performance by Toni Braxton featuring Trey Songz singing “Yesterday” that was sealed with a kiss. Co-hosts Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson welcomed the audience with a colorful rendition of Peaches and Herb’s “Reunited.” With performances from Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris Chrisette Michele, Mario featuring Sean Garrett, and many more, the evening was filled with non-stop, soulful entertainment. Viewers can tune-in for the premiere of the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS in a special simulcast on BET and CENTRIC on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 P.M.*

The special also showcased a Motown Records musical celebration with an outstanding medley of Motown hits performed by Taraji P. Henson as a Supreme, Boyz II Men, Chico DeBarge, Johnny Gill, Estelle, Vita, Mike Phillips and Melanie Fiona. Charlie Wilson and Chaka Khan were recipients of the evening’s Icon Award. Both were honored by some of today’s hottest artists including Keith Sweat, Ginuwine, Raheem DeVaughn, Kandi Burress, Brian McKnight, who paid homage to Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band with powerful renditions of celebrated Gap Band titles, including “Outstanding,” “Yearning for Your Love,” “Burn Rubber.” Following this tribute, Charlie Wilson, himself, graced the stage to perform two songs: “Burn Rubber” with K-Ci & Jo-Jo and Bootsy Collins and “There Goes My Baby.”

The audience was brought to its feet as Erykah Badu, Melle Mel, Ledisi, Fantasia, and Angie Stone stormed the stage to pay homage to legendary artist Chaka Khan with such hits as “Through the Fire” and “Tell Me Something Good.” With fun-filled skits, dance sequences and hilarious throwbacks to the infamous Soul Train scramble board and Soul Train line, the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS special is a show people would not want to miss.

Some presenters of the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS included Monica, Tamia, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price and many others.

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The following is a list of CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS winners:

BEST NEW ARTIST

Keri Hilson

BEST R&B/SOUL ARTIST FEMALE

Beyonce

BEST MALE R&B/SOUL MALE

Maxwell

SONG OF THE YEAR

“Single Ladies (Put a ring on it)” – Beyonce

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Beyonce – I am… Sasha Fierce (Platinum) Sony Music

RECORD OF THE YEAR (SONGWRITER AWARD)

Jamie Foxx Ft/T-Pain – “Blame it”

BEST REGGAE ARTIST AWARD

Sean Paul

CENTRIC AWARD – SOUL APPROVED/UNDERGROUND

Maysa

BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE MALE FEMALE OR GROUP

Mary Mary featuring Kierra “KiKi” Sheard – “God In Me”

BEST COLLABORATION

Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo – “Knock you Down”

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Michael Jackson