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Performers For Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Announced
Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams and Jennifer Holliday will be among those scheduled to be performing at Aretha Franklin‘s funeral, a source close to the planning of the ceremony disclosed to CNN.
The funeral is going to take place on August 31 at 10 a.m. ET at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit.
Public viewings will be held from August 28-29 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, the singer’s publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, previously told the publication.
The legendary soul singer passed away last week after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 76.
Stevie Wonder previously shared his thoughts and condolences following Aretha’s death on an episode of CBS This Morning. “She did incredible music, incredible singer. She touched every genre. Every singer was influenced in some way by the way she sang. They will forever be influenced by her because of her voice, her emotion, her sincerity is unforgettable,” he shared.
Jennifer Holliday also commented on the huge impact of Franklin and her music, telling CNN last week that she “idolized” Aretha throughout her entire life. “She was always just very supportive and very, very thoughtful,” Holliday said.
Music producer Clive Davis is also planning a tribute concert to honor the singer that will take place in November at Madison Square Garden.
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