Aretha Franklin was honored at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards with an opening performance by Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride, Yolanda Adams and Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine.
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The tribute to the Queen of Soul began with a montage of Franklin’s Grammy performances and wins over the years.
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Franklin was recently diagnosed with cancer and could not attend this year’s show, but she did appear on a video where she said, “I wish I could have been with you all tonight, but since I couldn’t, next year.”
Franklin then thanked everyone who sent her gifts and She also thanked everyone who sent her gifts, including Clive Davis.
Here is the performance in case you missed it.
