From Associated Press The American Music Awards will honor the Queen of Soul next month. Dick clark productions tells The Associated Press that Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans and musical director Rickey Minor will pay tribute to Aretha Franklin's gospel roots and her
The city of Atlanta opens its arms to welcome chart topping songwriter and producer Derrick Starks as he assumes a new post as Minister of Music of the Berean Christian Church under the leadership of Dr. Kerwin B. Lee. While now a resident of the
From “I Say A Little Prayer” to “Think” to her signature classic “RESPECT,” Aretha Franklin was a musical phenomenon and a transcendent figure in American culture. As the nation mourns the passing of the ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin, BET Networks will commemorate her life
From Billboard Magazine SiriusXM announced Wednesday (Aug. 29) that Soul Town (channel 49) will broadcast Aretha Franklin's funeral in its entirety on the new Aretha Franklin Tribute Channel. The service on Friday at 10 a.m. ET will feature performances by Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande and more. Faith Hill, Chaka Khan, Fantasia and Jennifer
The Word Network, the largest African American religious network in the world, will air the celebration of life service for Aretha Franklin in its entirety. "We are very appreciative to receive the support of The Word Network in ensuring that the ENTIRE Celebration Of Life Service
Aretha Franklin’s undeniable performance of Gospel brings her to the top of the Gospel music charts this week. According to Billboard Magazine, The Queen of Soul earns her second Top Gospel Albums No. 1 with Amazing Grace the Complete Recordings (2,000 units). Boasting 27 songs, the
Billboard Magazine reports a cadre of artists will perform during a free concert open to the public honoring the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin on Thursday, August 30th. Gary Graff writes Gladys Knight, the Four Tops, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Raheem DeVaughn, Johnny Gill and Angie Stone lead
An all-star lineup that includes Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Shirley Caesar and many more will perform at Aretha Franklin's funeral next week. The Queen of Soul's service will be held in Detroit on Aug. 31. Also slated to perform are Ron Isley, Chaka
As the world mourns the tremendous loss of American treasure Aretha Franklin, the music legend, Civil Rights champion and renowned 'Queen of Soul,' Urban One announces plans to honor her life, legacy and impact on humanity with special encore presentations of interviews and news specials
The 2018 Black Music Honors recognized the legacy of Aretha Franklin during the award show taping on Thursday, August 16. Hosted by 2017 Marconi Award Winner Rickey Smiley and singer/actress LeToya Luckett, the annual two-hour television special honors artists and musicians who have influenced and made
