The 2009 Soul Train Music Awards were held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia on November 3, 2009.[1] The show was hosted by Oscar nominated actor Terrence Howard and Oscar nominated actress Taraji P. Henson. Performers included Keri Hilson, Toni Braxton, Trey Songz, Mario, Raheem DeVaughn, Ludacris, Ryan Leslie, and Robin Thicke. Tributes were made to artists Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, and Michael Jackson.
Beyoncé was the night's big winner taking home awards for Best Female Artist, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. Michael Jackson won one posthumous award for Entertainer of the Year. LeToya presented the Red-Carpet Show.
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Charlie Wilson Icon Tribute
Chaka Khan Icon Tribute
Motown Musical Moment
The Soul Train Awards aired on BET and Centric on November 29, 2009. It was also broadcasted on BET UK.
The Soul Train Awards was a trending topic during its time on-air on the social media site, Twitter.
The Soul Train trophy is replaced its original trademark African ceremonial mask (Soul Train Music Award for Heritage Award – Career Achievement) with an actual train.
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