Apparently it was all Love, Peace & Soul last night in Atlanta as BET’s spin-off network Centric hosted their first Soul train Music Awards. And from the looks of things, the night belonged strictly to R&B.

The night opened with a memorable performance by Toni Braxton featuring Trey Songz singing “Yesterday” that was sealed with a kiss. Co-hosts Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson welcomed the audience with a colorful rendition of Peaches and Herb’s “Reunited.” With performances from Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris Chrisette Michele, Mario featuring Sean Garrett, and many more, the evening was filled with non-stop, soulful entertainment

The special also showcased a Motown Records musical celebration with a medley of Motown hits performed by Taraji P. Henson as a Supreme, Boyz II Men, Chico DeBarge, Johnny Gill, Estelle, Vita, Mike Phillips and Melanie Fiona. Charlie Wilson and Chaka Khan were recipients of the evening’s Icon Award. Both were honored by some serious singers 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.”

The 2009 Soul Train Music Awards airs for the first time on Centric on November 29th.

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