The legacy of the incomparable Aretha Franklin was celebrated once again [1] during CBS's epic star-studded musical tribute, Aretha! A Grammy Celebration For the Queen of Soul. Numerous artists have paid homage [2] to the legendary singer [3] since she died in August 2018 [4], and similarly, the artists featured in Aretha! pulled out all the stops for a truly stellar Sunday night broadcast.
Hosted by Tyler Perry [5], the musical event — which was taped back in January — had an all-star lineup that included Jennifer Hudson [6], Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood [7], and John Legend [8]. The stars performed some of Aretha's biggest hits, like Celine Dion's exquisite rendition of "A Change Is Gonna Come" and Alicia Keys [9] and SZA's lively medley of "Spirit in the Dark," "Day Dreaming," and "You're All I Need to Get By." CBS has only released clips of the performances, but each video is more sensational than the last! Check them out ahead.
