2009 Soul Train Music Awards

Last night, celebrities piled into the World Congress Center for the 2009 Soul Train Awards hosted by Taraji P. Henson and actor Terrence Howard. The show was very entertaining for the most part with highlights that included a Charlie Wilson tribute by Keith Sweat, Ginuwine, Raheem DeVaughn, Brian McKnight & Kandi (duet) and a performance by Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan and Fantasia. There seem to be a generation gap in the audience as the older performers like Johnny Gill, Chico Debarge, & Boys 2 Men brought the audience to their feet while the reception for younger performers like Keri Hilson, Mario, Trey Songz & Raheem DeVaughn left the crowd a little stiff. R&B singer Chrisette Michelle sang “Blame It On” me which ended in a standing ovation “You go girl!”. Another notable highlight was the show opener was the show opener. Toni Braxton and Trey Songz sang their duet “Yesterday” which ended in some steamy mouth to mouth action.

I don’t think they could have found better hosts than Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard who had great chemistry and kept the audience entertained. And, of course the show wouldn’t have been complete without a soul train line or two :-p The award show doesn’t air until Sunday November 29th at 9pm on Centric and BET but in the meantime, check out some flicks:

Keri Hilson was a big winner and so was Beyonce who sent in a cute little video…

The Real Housewives of Atlanta ….

Tiny and her daughter

Chrisette Michelle brought her moms…

And so did Trey Songz

Chaka Khan and Musiq Soulchild

Ginuwine and his wife Sole…

Ray J was there pushing up on Debra Lee (smile)

The cameras stayed on Lisa and Ed while Keith Sweat for the reaction shot while her ex Keith Sweat was performing. Hilarious..