Jennifer Hudson to perform Amazing Grace at Aretha Franklin funeral
- 6 years ago
Jennifer Hudson will perform 'Amazing Grace' at Aretha Franklin's funeral.
The 36-year-old singer will perform at the late singing legend's memorial at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit today, which will feature some of the star's own songs and hymns.
According to TMZ, Faith Hill will sing 'What A Friend We Have In Jesus' at the funeral, Ariana Grande will perform 'Natural Woman', and Stevie Wonder will do a rendition of 'The Lord's Prayer' and his hit 'As'.
Following Aretha's passing, Jennifer paid a heartfelt tribute to Aretha, thanking her for "teaching me about your life".
She wrote on Instagram: "I have no words, so I will let the Queen say it! But I will Say while teaching me about your life, u taught me so much about life and schooled me in mine. I will never forget those teachings"
Ariana was said to have been picked to perform at the wake after the late singer's family were touched by her performance of Aretha's hit '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' shortly after her passing two weeks ago.
Taylor Swift has also paid tribute to Aretha by holding a moment of silence in her memory at her concert in the late legend's hometown of Detroit, Michigan, on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old singer will perform at the late singing legend's memorial at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit today, which will feature some of the star's own songs and hymns.
According to TMZ, Faith Hill will sing 'What A Friend We Have In Jesus' at the funeral, Ariana Grande will perform 'Natural Woman', and Stevie Wonder will do a rendition of 'The Lord's Prayer' and his hit 'As'.
Following Aretha's passing, Jennifer paid a heartfelt tribute to Aretha, thanking her for "teaching me about your life".
She wrote on Instagram: "I have no words, so I will let the Queen say it! But I will Say while teaching me about your life, u taught me so much about life and schooled me in mine. I will never forget those teachings"
Ariana was said to have been picked to perform at the wake after the late singer's family were touched by her performance of Aretha's hit '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' shortly after her passing two weeks ago.
Taylor Swift has also paid tribute to Aretha by holding a moment of silence in her memory at her concert in the late legend's hometown of Detroit, Michigan, on Tuesday.