"VH1 Divas: Salute the Troops" airs Sunday night! Watch our behind-the-scenes video from rehearsals here

Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 11:30 AM

We spent yesterday at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar outside San Diego, rehearsing for VH1 Divas: Salute the Troops (airing Sunday, Dec. 5 at 9/8c on VH1).

Miramar is of course best known as where they shot Top Gun -- which meant we were walking around with "Take My Breath Away" stuck in our heads all day -- but we hope it will soon be known as where Sugarland, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson, Grace Potter, and Kathy Griffin rocked the socks off the crowd. (Paramore is on the show, too; they're performing from overseas.)

We're taping the show tonight, but yesterday was a total blast: We got to stand out on the airfield and watch jets take off and land (SO. LOUD.), meet our fellow performers, and learn what "Stuck Like Glue" sounds like with a guest rapper. (Ladies and gentlemen: MC Lyte!) There were dance numbers and costume changes and amazing vocals from all the women involved. Between rehearsals, Jennifer got to take some time with the Marines in attendance, signing autographs and posing for pictures before heading back up on stage to try out an amazing cover of a classic diva song. No spoilers on that one, folks -- you're gonna have to tune in to find out what it is. 

What we can tell you is that the show is shaping up to be incredible, and we are so very honored to be involved -- what a great privilege to play on this military base as a benefit for the men and women of the armed forces. Check out the video below to see a little bit of our day, and don't forget to tune in Sunday night for the show!

Meanwhile, talk about it in the comments: Who's watching? Any guesses on what classic diva number Jennifer is covering? 

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Video directed by Valarie Allyn Bienas

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  1. AngieANG avatar

    On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 4:28 PM, AngieANG said:

    Can't wait to watch it. Jennifer looks adorable in her army attire. What a great way to honor our troops! Thank you!

  2. Robyn avatar

    On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 11:18 AM, Robyn said:

    Cant wait have my dvr set!!

  3. SugarAddict23 avatar

    On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 7:10 AM, SugarAddict23 said:

    can't wait to see this! so excited that Seth will be there too! going to be an amazing show!

  4. Bailey avatar

    On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 10:24 PM, Bailey said:

    So Excited to watch.......have you guys ever considered sell guitar picks because i really want to learn how to play a guitar is on my christmas list and having your picks would be "incredible" :) please please consider it

  5. Bumblebjill avatar

    On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:29 PM, Bumblebjill said:

    Jennifer and Christian Thank you for supporting our troops!! Can't wait to watch it!

  6. Debbie avatar

    On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:22 PM, Debbie said:

    thanks for the support of our troops we have lots of freinds in the survice cant wait to watch the show tomorrow

  7. Sugarlandfan554 avatar

    On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:12 PM, Sugarlandfan554 said:

    gotta say i love jenn's little army outfit.....too cute!

  8. Hollywood avatar

    On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 7:48 PM, Hollywood said:

    Thank you Jennifer & Kristian for supporting our troops.God Bless America!

  9. shhammer avatar

    On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 3:42 PM, shhammer said:

    Amazing, as always. I will definitely be watching this

  10. Brandiland avatar

    On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Brandiland said:

    Jenn, once again, you look absolutely breath-taking! Thanks so much for supporting our troops! I will definitely be watching ( repeatedly:):) and my guess is Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. I love you Sugarland!! (especially Jennnifer:):):)

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