A number of high-profile names are set to perform at the upcoming Aretha Franklin tribute concert which will be held on January 13th at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
The event, titled Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of
The concert will be filmed for television and will air on CBS at some point in 2019.
Besides previously mentioned acts, Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul will also feature performances from Jennifer Hudson, H.E.R., Chloe X Halle, BeBe Winans, Yolanda Adams, and Shirley Caesar.
“Aretha was more than the Queen of Soul; she was a national treasure,” – said record executive and frequent Aretha Franklin’s collaborator Clive Davis in a statement. “This unique concert – featuring many of today’s greatest artists – will celebrate Aretha in a spectacular manner befitting her once-in-a-lifetime talent.”
“Aretha had an incredible effect on humanity and music with her indomitable spirit and grace. We look forward to honoring this music legend with numerous performers who all admire and respect the Queen of Soul.” – added Jack Sussman, CBS VP of Specials, Music and Live Events.
Aretha Franklin is considered one of the greatest music artist in history, having a career that spanned more than 65 years. During that time she recorded 38 studio albums, and won 18 Grammy awards and earned 44 nominations.
Franklin died in August 2017 after battling pancreatic cancer. She was 76-years-old.
