TV One Night Only: Live From the Essence Music Festival Filmed at the 2012 Essence Musical Festival in New Orleans, this two-hour concert special features some of the hottest stars ever, from oldschool to new school. TV One Night Only: Live from Essence Music Festival brings you the best of the 18th annual festival in NOLA with a fabulous lineup of musical legends, including Aretha Franklin Charlie Wilson Chaka Khan Charlie Wilson, D'Angelo, Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, The Pointer Sisters, Nephew Tommy Mary J. Blige, Kevin Hart, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Tank, Nephew Tommy Aretha Franklin, Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia, Kirk Franklin, Nephew Tommy