Throughout Aretha Franklin's life, her faith was a central part of her identity, influencing and guiding her journey to stardom. On Friday, her spiritual grounding in the black church will be on ...

Albums don’t “matter,” anymore. But they used to, and when they did, Aretha Franklin, who died on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, was responsible for one of the very best: “Amazing Grace,” a live album ...

DETROIT (AP) — People are praying for Aretha Franklin in the Detroit church where her father was once a pastor. The special vigil at New Bethel Baptist Church began before dawn Wednesday. The prayers ...

The pastor of the church Aretha Franklin's father served for years is drawing strength now from the singer's relationship with God. "She always put God, church, and her father first in her life," ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The Charleston Gospel Choir offers its "Queen of Soul and Gospel: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin" as ...