JamBase — Billy Joel paid tribute to Aretha Franklin and was joined by Bryan Adams last night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The post Billy Joel Honors Aretha Franklin & Welcomes Bryan Adams At The Garden appeared first on JamBase. more info

New York Times — Biographies of the queen of R-E-S-P-E-C-T and two other giants of the genre: James Brown and Otis Redding. more info

USA Today Music — Attendees at Emmy-nominee event remember the late "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin, pick favorite recordings. (Aug. 24)             more info

USA Today Music — Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Faith Hill are among artists lined up to perform at Aretha Franklin's funeral; Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dies at age 68; John Lennon's killer denied parole for 10th time. (Aug. 24)       ... more info

Guardian Music — (Beracah/Thirty Tigers)With the death of Aretha Franklin, it’s time to cherish the soul legends that are still around – particularly those, like Candi Staton, who sound as energised as ever. Mark Nevers returns as her producer, adding a... more info

Detroit Free Press — Franklin's family has announced 19 performers, including Faith Hill, Ron Isley, Chaka Khan and Jennifer Hudson, for Queen of Soul's Aug. 31 funeral.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Stars from the R&B and gospel world are among the artists scheduled to perform at the Aug. 30 show on the eve of Aretha Franklin's funeral.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Stars from the R&B and gospel world are among the artists scheduled to perform at the Aug. 30 show on the eve of Aretha Franklin's funeral.             more info

E! Online — Hollywood is ready to celebrate the life of Aretha Franklin. One week after the "Queen of Soul" passed away at 76, an all-star group will perform August 31 at the Greater Grace... more info

Reuters — Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and country singer Faith Hill will sing at the funeral of Aretha Franklin in Detroit next week, her publicist said on Thursday. more info