Detroit Free Press — Finally hitting theaters April 19, Aretha Franklin's "Amazing Grace" film was shot in 1972 in conjunction with her best-selling gospel album.             more info

Detroit Free Press — The Queen of Soul's long-lost gospel concert film is set for a 1,000-screen nationwide release in April — following special events in Detroit.             more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Brit singer-songwriter Yola’s first musical loves were Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin. Her new album “Walking Through Fire” mixes soul, country and pop more info

Detroit Free Press — As a way to pay tribute to a Motown legend, the House Transportation Committee voted unanimously to rename a portion of the Lodge after Aretha Franklin.             more info

Reuters — Legendary vocalists Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin were honored during the 61st Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, with performances by Ross herself and other artists who paid tribute to the long-reigning "Queen of Soul" who died last year. more info

Detroit Free Press — The Queen of Soul's stamp on musical history was honored by Fantasia, Yolanda Adams and Andra Day to help wrap up a lengthy Grammy show Sunday.             more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Over a six-decade career he worked with performers ranging from Frank Sinatra to Aretha Franklin and Sting. more info

Detroit Free Press — "A Celebration of The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in Song and Dance," is scheduled for Feb. 1 at the Detroit Institute of Arts.             more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — To honor Aretha Franklin’s roots in gospel music, Shirley Caesar sang “Mary, Don’t You Weep.” To showcase Franklin’s rhythmic flair, Janelle Monáe did “Rock Steady.” And to highlight the late iconâ€�... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — To honor Aretha Franklin’s roots in gospel music, Shirley Caesar sang “Mary, Don’t You Weep.” To showcase Franklin’s rhythmic flair, Janelle Monáe did “Rock Steady.” And to highlight the late iconâ€�... more info