‘American Music Awards’ Readies Aretha Franklin Tribute With Gladys Knight #AMAS

Published: Thursday 27th Sep 2018 by David

Aretha Franklin is to be honoured by the ‘American Music Awards.’

Sweet news below…

The show will take place on October 9th and see the late Soul icon celebrated by Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin   and
CeCe Winans
…all set to perform her biggest hits.

Rickey Minor, the show’s musical director, shared…

Aretha was the voice of a generation. She transcended racial barriers by reaching into the depths of her soul and taking us on a journey with every note she sang. Her spirit will live forever in her music.

Gladys had this to say about her decision to honour her dear friend…

It’s a blessing to be a part of this moving musical tribute to honor our late queen and sister, Aretha.She was an icon and visionary, radiated light and love through all of her life’s work, and touched all of us through her incredible gift of music.

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  1. Seth September 27, 2018

    Perfect choice. Auntie Gladys still sounds and looks amazing

  2. DanYiel Iman September 27, 2018

    Hopefully Yolanda Adams is apart of her tribute!!

    • Bam September 27, 2018

      We don’t need Yolanda for every tribute…

  3. Antincia foster September 27, 2018

    Awesome Congrats

  4. Vintage to Present, Clark Sisters and Mariah fan September 27, 2018

    *Aretha’s Voice* Listen, you better let my baby Karen Clark Sheard sing for me, she needs another Chance, girlfriend was crying so I give her a white flag. And my other baby Mariah better drink some tea, lower that key and PLAY THAT SONG FOR ME! AMEN?

  5. Ashley Scott September 27, 2018

    Awww that’s so endearing and sweet may Ms. Franklin rest in angelic peace.

  6. Yas September 27, 2018

    We want Jazmine Sullivan at that tribute too smh

  7. DeanD September 27, 2018

    Just keep Jennifer “Foghorn” Hudson away.

    • Tori September 27, 2018

      PLEASE, FROM THE TRIBUT AND THE MOVIE.

  8. Theelusive1 on IG September 27, 2018

    Add YOLANDA and MARIAH. And we good

  9. Jhud productions September 27, 2018

    Call jazmine Sullivan

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