Published on: 22nd July, 2009
After a gap of four years, VH1 stated that it has taken Adele, Leona Lewis, Miley Cyrus and Kelly Clarkson for the VH1 Diva performances in New York.
The spectacular event due to take place on 17th September will be streamed live on VH1. On Tuesday, the VH1 network made a pronouncement that it was the premier instance when these gifted ladies at the pinnacle of their musical game would come together for a live performance to be held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Howard Gilman Opera House located in Brooklyn. The network proclaimed the night to be a furtherance of exemplary Diva tradition with memorable performances belted out by an array of performers, hosts and special invitees.
The complete detail of the other artists performing and hosts would be made public in the upcoming weeks. Lee Rolontz from VH1 stated in comparison to the past VH1 Divas show, there has been a significant rise in incredibly gifted set of young women who have effectively impelled themselves into the music scene worldwide. He further stated that the amazing foursome of Adele, Kelly, Leona and Miley have grabbed global attention with their talent and have garnered their rightful designation as the VH1 Divas this year. He extolled them by stating that one must not be deceived by their young ages, as these women are among the top notch performers worldwide and will continue to dominate the music scene in future.
The Diva concerts that commenced in 1998 has a privileged line up of esteemed performers like Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Beyonce among others.