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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