VH1 gathered divas Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Kelly Clarkson, Florence + The Machine and Jessie J in one place to celebrate soul. The chosen acts are surely ‘divas’ in their own right, demonstrating vocal prowess, stage presence and respectable artistry since their industry beginnings.
Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Boyz II Men, Estelle, Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Travie McCoy also paid tribute to soul music hubs including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia. Nas hit the stage to introduce a tribute for his diva friend, the late Amy Winehouse. Watch all performances below…
Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson & Mary J Blige Open Medley
Jessie J & Jennifer Hudson “Knock On Wood”
Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan & Mavis Staples “I’ll Take You There”
Florence + The Machine “Shake It Out”
Jessie J “Domino”
Sharon Jones & Wanda Jackson w/ The Dap-Kings Perform (Amy Winehouse Tribute)
Florence + The Machine “Back To Black”
Mary J. Blige “Mr. Wrong”
Marsha Ambrosius, Sharon Jones & Martha Reeves “Nowhere To Run”
Kelly Clarkson & Ledisi “Chain of Fools”
Ledisi & Marsha Ambrosius“Sweet Love”
Kelly Clarkson “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger)”
Estelle, Erykah Badu, Marsha Ambrosius & Questlove “Back To Life”
Mary J. Blige & Chaka Khan “Ain’t Nobody”
Sharon Jones & Ledisi “Rescue Me”
Jill Scott, Erykah Badu & Black Thought “You Got Me”
Jennifer Hudson “Night Of Your Life”
Florence + The Machine “Walking On Broken Glass”
Estelle & Travie McCoy “Wake Up Everybody”
Boyz II Men “Motown Philly”
Jill Scott “Hear My Call”
AMAZING. Loved the soul-pop of the evening [Jessie J "Domino", Kelly "Stronger", J Hud "Night OYL" (Jessie J can stop the stutter & J Hud is dancing!!!). Badu, Jilly From Philly & Black Thought...crazy!..beautiful moment. [Only Badu can slaughter in a du-rag]. Boyz II Men back!