New York Times — This event will feature notables such as Bettye LaVette and Rhiannon Giddens paying homage to Ms. Franklin. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Looking back, it’s clear that Aretha Franklin was settling in for the long haul. As soon as the Queen of Soul finished singing the national anthem at a Thanksgiving Day football game in her native Detroit, social media lighted up with folks ex... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Looking back, it’s clear that Aretha Franklin was settling in for the long haul. As soon as the Queen of Soul finished singing the national anthem at a Thanksgiving Day football game in her native Detroit, social media lighted up with folks ex... more info

Consequence of Sound — Despite recent health issues, the 74-year-old singer proves she still has it. more info

Detroit Free Press — Motown legend Aretha Franklin belted out a nearly five-minute rendition of the national anthem before the Lions played the Vikings.             more info

Time — And the Internet loved it more info

The Mirror — Twitter had a field day with how long the music icon took to sing more info

Detroit Free Press — Motown legend Aretha Franklin reminded us of her GOAT status by belting out a five-minute rendition of the national anthem.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin's rendition featured her singing and playing the piano for a performance which lasted over 4 minutes             more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin's rendition featured her singing and playing the piano for a performance which lasted over 4 minutes             more info