"Centric Presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards" Taping Filled With Love, Peace And Soul

"Centric Presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards" was taped on Tuesday, November 3 and the event was filled with love, peace and soul.

The event was hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. Toni Braxton and Trey Songz opened the night with a performance, singing "Yesterday." Other performers included Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris Chrisette Michele, Mario featuring Sean Garrett, and many more throughout the night.

Taraji P. Henson wowed the crowd with a showcase of outstanding medley of Motown hits, performing hits from the Supremes, Boyz II Men, Chico DeBarge, Johnny Gill, Estelle, Vita, Mike Phillips and Melanie Fiona.

The Icon Award was given to Charlie Wilson and Chaka Khan and presenters for the night included Monica, Tamia, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price and more. The "Centric Presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards" will air on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 P.M.

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