Kelly Clarkson Joins VH1 Divas Lineup

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Kelly Clarksonmay seem like the girl next door, but shes ready to become a diva.

TheAmerican Idolwinner is joining this yearsVH1sDivas Live,airing December 16, which pays tribute to the music ofWhitney HoustonandDonna Summer. The night will feature some of the biggest dance hits from the two artists,who both died earlier this year.

Kelly will join newly added acts like R&B singer Melanie Fiona, Canadian indie-rock band Metric, and Australian singer Havana Brown, who will play DJ for the night. Pitbull, who will be representing for the fellas, was also added to the lineup.

This years event,hosted by Adam Lambert,will also feature performances fromMiley Cyrus,Demi Lovato,Kelly Rowland,Jordin Sparksand R&B singerCiara.

Ticket proceeds fromDivas Livewill raise money for theVH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to keeping music education in public schools.

Since 1998, whenDivaspremiered, the star-studded concert has provided nearly $50 million dollars in new musical instruments to 1,850 public schools throughout the country.

Its a good bet that Kelly will leave her country sound at home for this special eventso dont tune in expecting to hear the sort of material she might sing with Jason Aldean or Vince Gill.

Watch Kelly and the rest of the ladies live from theShrine Auditorium in Los Angeleson Sunday, December 16 at 9pm EST on VH1.

-Shannon Carlin, CBS Local