2009 Soul Train Music Awards


The 2009 Soul Train Music Awards were held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009. 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.
Singers Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson received the honoree Soul Train Legend Award.
Michael Jackson was honoree for posthumous award for Entertainer of the Year. Beyoncé won three awards; Best Female Artist, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. LeToya served as host for the Red-Carpet Show.

Special awards

Entertainer of the Year (Posthumous Honor)

Album of the Year

; Charlie Wilson Legend Tribute
; Chaka Khan Legend Tribute
; Motown Musical Moment
The Soul Train Awards aired on BET and Centric on November 29, 2009. It was also broadcast on BET UK.

Trivia

The Soul Train Awards was a trending topic during its time on-air on the social media site, Twitter.
The Soul Train trophy, originally the trademark African ceremonial mask is replaced with an actual train.
In an episode of Community, "Social Psychology", character Troy mentions the Soul Train Awards when complaining about participating in a study that never begins.