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“Clive Davis Presents: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin” is the working title of a forthcoming all-star tribute in the works to honor the remarkable career of the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.
Reportedly set for New York City’s Madison Square Garden on November 14th, the event is will see the R&B royal’s greatest hits delivered by some of modern music’s most revered vocalists.
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While the potential lineup is under wraps for the moment, sources suggest an announcement is imminent.
The show’s unveiling came just a day before reports indicated the ailing songstress was in better health and spirits after news indicated she was ‘gravely ill’ (click here to read more).
Keep it locked to That Grape Juice for more news as it relates to the Queen of Soul and the development of this highly anticipated tribute showing.
Your thoughts?
Aretha don’t even like Clive
Clearly if Clive is handling it Jennifer Hudson will be front row center.
However please have Beyonce, Mariah, Celine, Alicia Keys, Rochelle Ferrell, Jazmine Sullivan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Fantasia, Jill Scott, Tamia, Mary J. Blige, Melissa Etheridge, Tamela Mann, The Clark Sisters, Shirley Ceaser, Lauryn Hill, and honestly many more plus get some great Choirs please. Have Oprah and Smokie and Stevie Wonder all speak. Please don’t drop the ball.
They need to hire you sis ?
I agree not many names you said wouldn’t blow the roof off with their tones!!??
man they need to get Fantasia
So Fantasia and KeKe Whyat and Jazmine Sullivan are a must with Jessie J, JoJo and Kelly Clarkson for the white audience with some MJB, Chaka Khan maybe Faith Evans, Tweet and a few others…. maybe Ruben.
I do not want to see Ariana Grande, Tamar Braxton or K.Michelle or Christina Aguilera or Marsha Ambrosia
Also, i’d like Kelly Price
Adele beyonce Jennifer Hudson xtina jessie j, sam Smith Yolanda Adams patti labelle chaka Khan demi Lovato queen Latifah, ledesi, leelah james, kelly price
Line up
Carole king – Bridge over trouble waters
Mariah carey – I never loved a man
Fantasia – I say a little prayer
Jennifer Hudson – Do Right woman
Christina aguilera – Ain’t No Way
Yolanda adams – Medley of Spirituals
Patti Labelle (should sing respect)
Celine dion – Chain of Fool
Cece houston – Master of Eyes
Samanta Smith – I knew you were waiting for me with Demi Lovato
Ariana Grande – Think
Speakers (Diana ross, Oprah, Alicia keys….)
Mary J Blige better b there
All I know is that Clive better call Fantasia or they might as well not even do the tribute at all.
She would body the entire catalog