VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul(2011)

VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul is a concert special taped in December 2011 at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom and broadcast the following evening. The show honors soul music's birthplaces—Chicago, Detroit, London, Philadelphia, and Memphis—through performances by major artists. Last-minute changes marked the event: Anita Baker withdrew shortly before showtime due to producer disagreements, with Marsha Ambrosius and Ledisi stepping in for the Detroit medley. Kelly Clarkson performed despite twisting her ankle en route to the venue. The special represents the third installment in VH1's Divas concert series and was not broadcast live.