R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is bringing their electrifying tribute that celebrates the life and music of the legendary Aretha Franklin to the Wagner Noel on Monday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. “We are telling the story ...

(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) Fort Worth’s Kirk Franklin will be honored with the Black Music Icon Award at a Recording Academy event in Los Angeles on Jan. 30 ahead of the 2025 Grammys.

Franklin's soaring vocals have had a towering influence on American soul and pop music that is still heard today. Looking to build the essential Aretha playlist? These 20 songs are a must.

The 41-year-old country music superstar, who launched her career ... Meanwhile, the first inauguration of Mr Obama in 2009 saw Aretha Franklin perform My Country Tis Of Thee at the swearing ...

While the answers to this question are multifaceted, the wisdom of one of America’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, offer a roadmap for us today. Franklin was more than just a statesman ...

Music performances at U.S. presidential inaugurations ... trailblazer for African-American musicians. The one and only Aretha Franklin performed “My Country, 'Tis of Thee” at President ...

Last nods: 2022, album of the year and best traditional pop vocal album for Love for Sale; record of the year, best pop/duo group performance and best music video for “I Get a Kick Out of You ...