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

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