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Source: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com / WENN The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin passed away last month and it was recently announced she will be honored at the American Music Awards . According to USA Today , Gladys Knight , Ledisi , Mary Mary , Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans will pay tribute to her. Musical director Rickey Minor will honor her with a special performance from her album “Amazing Grace.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit The event is set to take place on October 9th and will air live on ABC from the Microsoft Theater. During her career, Franklin won several AMA’s. In 1976 and 1983 she had the opportunity to host the show. She also gave unforgettable performances on the award show. RELATED: Who Gets Aretha Franklin’s Money? After Death, Singer Net Worth, Estate Now Up For Grabs Frankin’s niece, Sabrina Owens is very excited about the singers selected to pay homage to her aunt. She said, “When I heard some of the initial ideas for the tribute, I knew without a doubt that this tribute will go down as one of the best in American music.” Ledisi also did a tribute to Franklin on Black Girls Rock and the Queen of Soul was a huge inspiration for her. We can’t wait to see this performance in October! RELATED: The Most Unapologetically Black Moments At Aretha Franklin’s Funeral RELATED: Bishop At Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Apologizes To Ariana Grande And The Hispanic Community [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1937411″ overlay=”true”] The Latest : Student Safety In Question After Nooses Were Found On Alabama College Campus Happy Birthday Weezy! Here Are Our Picks for the Top 10 Lil Wayne Songs ‘How High 2’ Has Started Filming, Starring Non-Smoker Lil Yachty? ‘Empire’ Recap: Who TF Is In That Casket? Trill Sammy ft. NBA YoungBoy & Cashmere Cat “3AM,” City Girls “Millionaire D*ck” & More | Daily Visuals 9.26.18 All The Details About Bill Cosby’s Life In A ‘State-Of-The Art’ Prison Join The Team & Donate: Rickey Smiley Teams Up With National Kidney Foundation To Participate In DC Kidney Walk Leah’s Lemonade: Bill Cosby Isn’t Doing Too Hot In Prison…And This Is Day One! Jay Rock Interview On The Quick Silva Show Did Nicki Minaj Give Future An Ultimatum To Work With Her Or Cardi B? [EXCLUSIVE]
Gladys Knight, Mary Mary, Ledisi & Many More To Honor Aretha Franklin At American Music Awards
