The Soul Train Awards will make its return to network TV on Nov. 29th on the Centric network- a BET spinoff; Hosted by Terrance Howard and Taraji P Henson, this years show celebrated the careers of legends such as Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, L.A. Reid and Babyface.
"We are very proud to welcome the Soul Train Awards show to Centric," stated the BET-spin-off channel's General Manager and Executive Vice President, Paxton Baker.
"The Soul Train brand is part of the very fabric of African American Culture, and has played a vital role in shaping the musical framework and tastes of Centric's 25- to 54- year old audience. It is our goal for this show to become a favorite staple among Centric viewers," he continued.( courtest of Ent. Newswire)
Performances included Toni Braxton feat. Trey Songz, Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris Chrisette Michele, Mario featuring
Sean Garrett, and many more. The special also showcased a Motown Records musical celebration performed by Taraji P. Henson as a Supreme,Boyz II Men, Chico DeBarge, Johnny Gill, Estelle, Vita, Mike Phillips and Melanie Fiona. Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson 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."
Awards Winners included:
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
Remember the Soul Train Awards will air Nov 29th on Centric
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