Three of the most recognizable voices in soul paid tribute to the greatest ever —Aretha Franklin.
Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, Yolanda Adams andAndra Daybanded together at Sunday evening’sGrammy Awardsto recognize the late queen of soul,who died on Aug. 16 of pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type at the age of 76.
Fans watching from home also expressed their excitement on social media.
“This Aretha Franklin tribute has been the best part of the Grammys,” one usertweeted.
“Yolanda Adams, Fantasia and Andra Day just killed that Aretha Franklin tribute!” another fanwrote.
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“This Aretha Franklin tribute was AMAZING,” a different fantweeted.
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Adams had previously saluted Franklin in song back at the 2011 Grammys, when she teamed up withChristina Aguilera,Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch (of Florence + the Machine) and Martina McBride for a 10-minute run-through of Franklin’s many hits.
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Barrino-Taylor has also previously paid homage to the late icon. She was one of the select artists toperform at Franklin’s funeral at Greater Grace Temple on Aug. 31in Detroit, Michigan, where she performed an electrifying rendition of “Dr. Feelgood.”
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On Jan. 13, a host of vocal powerhouses taped thetelevision specialAretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soulat the Shrine Auditorium in L.A.
Adams was among those who performed, as well asKelly Clarkson, Common,Céline Dion,Jennifer Hudson,Alicia Keys,John Legend,Patti LaBelle,Chloe X Halle,H.E.R.,Janelle MonáeandSZA. An airdate for the program has yet to be announced.
The 61st AnnualGrammy Awardsbroadcasted live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10 on CBS.
source: people.com
