NEW YORK - Organizers of a military benefit concert in New York City say Aretha Franklin missed an award presentation but showed up for the main event hours later.
The Queen of Soul was a no-show when she was to receive the Torch of Freedom Award on Sunday in Times Square.
The award was given by the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club.
A spokesman for the concert organizers says Franklin went on as scheduled later at the Nokia Theatre.
She performed "New York, New York," a medley of military tunes and her classic "Respect."
It's unclear why Franklin missed the earlier engagement.
Her publicist didn't immediately return messages.
