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 CENTRIC announces
a prestigious list of nominees to be
recognized in the Network's first special,
CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS
SHOW. Grammy Award-winner Beyonce,
R&B diva Keri Hilson, and soulful
crooner Maxwell lead the pack with four
nominations each. Hosted by Academy Award-nominated
actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P.
Henson, the return of the Soul Train
Awards promises to be a soulful music
event acknowledging R&B music's
finest. Taping at the Georgia World
Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia on
Tuesday, November 3, the show will
premiere on both CENTRIC and BET in a
special simulcast on Sunday, November 29
at 9:00 PM*. |
The show
will honor the longstanding careers and
musical influences of legendary artists
Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, L.A. Reid and
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds in
special music tributes. The special will
also showcase a Motown Records 50th
Anniversary musical celebration. The show
will also recognize the outstanding
musical work of selected artists in ten
prestigious music categories and will
honor the phenomenal star power and
showmanship of the late Michael Jackson
with the special Entertainer of the Year
Award.
Featuring a star-studded lineup of
performers, including Toni Braxton, Trey
Songz, Erykah Badu,
Robin Thicke, Fantasia, Ryan Leslie,
Chrisette Michelle, Raheem DeVaughn,
Karyn White, Boyz II Men, Ledisi, Chico
Debarge, Angie Stone, Brian McKnight,
Ginuwine, Melanie Fiona, and Johnny Gill
among others, the show is guaranteed to
take viewers on a soul-stirring ride. The
CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS
brings the Love, Peace and Soul with an
unforgettable evening showcasing the
present and future to celebrate the past.
Click here to read the
whole list of nominees.
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