Aretha Franklin remembered

The outpouring of tributes and heartfelt remembrances to Aretha Franklin following her death on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 is no surprise. The "Queen of Soul" is widely regarded as one of the best gospel and soul singers of the past 100 years.

After learning of the loss of Franklin, Robert Kinsler and TJR filmed a tribute to the icon that you can view here:



Here are some other notable tributes to Franklin worth sharing...

RECORDING ACADEMY™ STATEMENT: 
ARETHA FRANKLIN 
AUG. 16, 2018

Aretha Franklin was an incomparable artist who came to be recognized as one of the most profound voices in music. Known universally as the Queen of Soul, she solidified her legendary status in the late 1960s with chart-topping recordings that included "Respect," "A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like)," and "Think." During her six-decade career Aretha earned 44 GRAMMY^® nominations, 18 GRAMMY Awards, and was recognized by the Recording Academy™ on several occasions for her remarkable accomplishments as an artist and philanthropist. We were privileged to honor her with the Recording Academy's GRAMMY Legend Award in 1991, the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994, and as the 2008 MusiCares^® Person of the Year for her extraordinary artistic achievements and charitable efforts. Her distinctive sound, unforgettable recordings, and giving spirit will continue to be celebrated worldwide. Aretha will be dearly missed, and our thoughts go out to her loved ones during this difficult time.  

Neil Portnow
President/CEO
Recording Academy 


Warner Music Group Statement

"There are great artists and there are transcendent artists - artists who break new barriers and take us to places we never imagined. Aretha elevated soul from genre to high art. She defied musical categorization, bringing her phenomenal talent to R&B, pop, blues, gospel, rock, jazz, and classical music. Aretha's influence on music, culture, and history is incalculable. We will be forever grateful for everything that she accomplished as an artist, a woman, and a beacon of humanity." 

-Max Lousada, CEO, Recorded Music, Warner Music Group

SiriusXM To Pay Tribute to Aretha Franklin Across Multiple Music and Talk Channels

SiriusXM has announced that it will pay tribute to Aretha Franklin. The life and music of the Queen of Soul will be celebrated across multiple music and talk channels.

SiriusXM Soul Town (channel 49) will become The Aretha Franklin Tribute Channel in honor of her contribution to popular music. The channel features music from her iconic career, live listener calls, as well as archival interviews and tributes from fellow artists and fans.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Radio (channel 310) will highlight her music and air reflections from fellow artists each hour throughout the week.

SiriusXM VOLUME (channel 106) will discuss her life, music and legacy during their live broadcasts.

With her music and legacy spanning multiple decades and genres, Aretha Franklin's music can also be heard across many SiriusXM channels, including Heart & Soul (channel 48), 60s on 6 (channel 6) and 70s on 7 (channel 7) and 80s on 8 (channel 8).

Source: SiriusXM

URBAN ONE HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE QUEEN OF SOUL, ARETHA FRANKLIN

Urban One Celebrates the Life, Legacy and Impact of Music Icon and Civil Rights Champion with Special Primetime Programming Encores and Tribute on TV One, Interactive One Digital Sites and Across all REACH Media/Radio One Markets

PHOTO CREDIT: Nicholas Hunt/WireImage (Courtesy of TV One)

SILVER SPRING, MD - As the world mourns the tremendous loss of American treasure Aretha Franklin, the music legend, Civil Rights champion and renowned 'Queen of Soul,' Urban One announces plans to honor her life, legacy and impact on humanity with special encore presentations of interviews and news specials on TV One, special digital content across Interactive One sites and all REACH Media and Radio One stations, hosts, shows and sites.

Below is the TV One programming lineup for Aretha Franklin's tribute that aired yesterday (August 16, 2018) and will see an encore showing on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018

TV One on One: Aretha Franklin (11 a.m. ET/10 C)

Join Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes as she talks with "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin about her life and journey throughout her amazing career.

Aretha:  Frankly Speaking (12 p.m. ET/11 C)

Chronicles the professional and personal life of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The one-hour special also features exclusive behind-the-scenes stories of iconic songs like "Respect," "Natural Woman," "Precious Lord" and "Pink Cadillac" as told through Franklin's trusted inner circle, her musical team, and her very own words.

URBAN ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY HUGHES HONORS AND REMEMBERS THE LEGACY OF HER FRIEND, ARETHA FRANKLIN

Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc., Cathy Hughes, a radio legend and close friend to Aretha Franklin who worked with and interviewed Franklin many times over the years, issued a statement of her sincerest condolences to Franklin's family, friends and colleagues upon receiving  news of Franklin's passing.  Below are excerpts from Hughes' statement, click here to view in it's entirety.

(From Left to Right) Media maven, Cathy Hughes and the "Queen Of Soul"
Aretha Franklin during the taping of TV One On One. (Courtesy of TV One)

"Today I join my community, my industry and the world in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of my dear sister, friend, and ally, Aretha Franklin. I send my love and offer prayers of grace and peace to the members of her family, her friends and colleagues who walked alongside her and shared her with tens of millions of fans around the world.

I have so many fond memories of Aretha. Throughout her career, I was blessed to share her music and her iconic story. I am humbled to have been a part of her journey and to have served as an eyewitness to the evolution of her artistry and the formation of her legacy. 

Like many of our musicians, Aretha's musical roots are embedded in the black church, and gospel music was at her core. Her talent transcended genres and not only earned her the title of the "Queen of Soul" but also the distinction of being the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And while many will remember her for all of the titles she has received, I  

believe, Aretha Franklin, in her own words, said it best,'being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I'm happy with that.' 

And Aretha Franklin, so are we. Rest in peace my sister."

TV One continues its commitment to honoring the legacy of notable African Americans. The network will honor the musical genius by sharing top responses from social media on its website (www.tvone.tv). TV One viewers can join the conversation by connecting via social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@tvonetv) using #RIPARETHAFRANKLIN and #REPRESENT