Popsugar Entertainment Award Season Aretha Franklin Tribute at 2018 American Music Awards Video The AMAs Takes Us to Church With a Gospel Tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin 10 October 2018 by Mekishana Pierre Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter The American Music Awards brought the house down with its tribute to the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The legendary singer passed away on Aug. 16 and numerous artists have since paid homage to her with outstanding musical performances. Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, and CeCe Winans took to the stage on Tuesday night for a passionate tribute with soulful renditions of music from Franklin's iconic gospel album, Amazing Grace. Watch the performances ahead! Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter Victoria watched Gladys Knight pay tribute to her grandmother with “Amazing Grace” on the #AMAs 😭❤️. #AMAsOn2 pic.twitter.com/RowQOX4AqK— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) October 10, 2018 1 / 9 Image Source: Getty / Frederick M. Brown 2 / 9 Image Source: Getty / Frederick M. Brown 3 / 9 Image Source: Getty / Frederick M. Brown 4 / 9 Image Source: Getty / Frederick M. Brown 5 / 9 Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter 6 / 9 Image Source: Getty / Frederick M. Brown 7 / 9 Image Source: Getty / Frederick M. Brown 8 / 9 Image Source: Getty / Frederick M. Brown 9 / 9 Award SeasonAmerican Music AwardsAretha FranklinMusicTV