Detroit Free Press — Gospel music remained a constant force and source of comfort throughout Aretha Franklin's life, even as she reigned as the Queen of Soul.             more info

USA Today Music — Former President Bill Clinton is among the high-profile speakers scheduled for the funeral of Aretha Franklin. Other speakers include Eric Holder, Smokey Robinson, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Clive Davis.             more info

New York Times — Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Faith Hill, Shirley Caesar and Yolanda Adams are among those who will also pay tribute, in Detroit. more info

Dlisted — Coachella? Never heard of her. Essence Fest, step aside. The biggest and baddest music festival of the decade will be held in next Friday in Detroit, and you’d have to beg, steal, or slap on a wig and borrow somebody else’s identity, if you wante... more info

Detroit Free Press — Former President Bill Clinton is among a list of high-profile speakers scheduled for the funeral of Aretha Franklin.             more info

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