Beyonce: Wins Big At 2009 Soul Train Awards



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.

During the event Beyonce picked up three awards and it is rumored that she accepted via video from Russia! The full list of all of tonight’s winners/categories after the jump.

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)

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

PRNewswire: reuters.com