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Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Regarded as the "Queen of Soul", she was twice named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest singer of all time.
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Awards & recognition
- Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards · 2019
- honorary doctor of Harvard University · 2014
- Gospel Music Hall of Fame · 2012
- honorary doctor of Yale University · 2010
- Grammy Hall of Fame · 2008
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- MusiCares Person of the Year · 2008
- Grammy Award — Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance · 2007
- Grammy Award — Best Traditional R&B Performance · 2005
- Presidential Medal of Freedom · 2005
- Grammy Award — Best Traditional R&B Performance · 2003
- Michigan Women's Hall of Fame · 2001
- Grammy Hall of Fame · 2000
- National Medal of Arts · 1999
- Grammy Hall of Fame · 1998
- Grammy Hall of Fame · 1997
- NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award · 1997
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1994
- Kennedy Center Honors · 1994
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1993
- Grammy Legend Award · 1991
- Grammy Award — Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female · 1988
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1987
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1987
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1987
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1986
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1985
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1984
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Album · 1983
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1981
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1977
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1976
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1974
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1973
- Grammy Award — Best Soul Gospel Performance · 1972
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1972
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1971
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1970
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1969
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1968
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance · 1967
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1967
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 2010 · nominated
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Female Artist · 2008 · nominated
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Duo or Group · 2008 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance · 2007 · nominated
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Song · 2006 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 2006 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Traditional R&B Performance · 2005 · nominated
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Female Artist · 2004 · nominated
- Soul Train Music Award — Best R&B/Soul Album, Female · 2004 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Album · 2003 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Traditional R&B Performance · 2003 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1999 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Album · 1998 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1998 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1994 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1993 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1991 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1991 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1989 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1989 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female · 1988 · nominated
- Soul Train Music Award — Best Gospel Album – Solo · 1988 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1987 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1987 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Best Video from a Film · 1987 · nominated
- Soul Train Music Award — Best Gospel Album – Group or Band · 1987 · nominated
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1986 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1986 · nominated
- MTV Video Music Award — Best Female Video · 1986 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1985 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1985 · nominated
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1984 · nominated
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1983 · nominated
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Album · 1983 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1983 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1982 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1981 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1980 · nominated
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1977 · nominated
- American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1976 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1974 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1973 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1972 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Soul Gospel Performance · 1972 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female Pop Vocal Performance · 1972 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1971 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1970 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1969 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female Pop Vocal Performance · 1968 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1968 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female R&B Vocal Performance · 1967 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Female Pop Vocal Performance · 1967 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance · 1967 · nominated
Filmography27 titles
This Is Bob Hope...
2017as Self (archive footage)
2017as Self (archive footage)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009as Self
2009as Self
The Blues Brothers
1980as Mrs. Murphy
1980as Mrs. Murphy
Deadpool & Wolverine
2024Songs
2024Songs
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self
Miami Vice
1984Songs
1984Songs
Wham!
2023as Self (archive footage)
2023as Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
2017as Self (archive footage)
2017as Self (archive footage)
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
2025as Self (archive footage)
2025as Self (archive footage)
Muscle Shoals
2013as Self
2013as Self
Amazing Grace
2018as Self (archive footage)
2018as Self (archive footage)
The Upside
2017In Memory Of
2017In Memory Of
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003as Self
2003as Self
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
2020as Self (archive footage)
2020as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Musical Guest
1975as Self - Musical Guest
The Real George Michael: Portrait of an Artist
2023as Self (archive footage)
2023as Self (archive footage)
Deal or No Deal
2005as Self
2005as Self
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
2017as Self
2017as Self
The Apollo
2019as Self (archive footage)
2019as Self (archive footage)
Murphy Brown
1988as Aretha Franklin
1988as Aretha Franklin
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
1997as Homebuilt Computer / Singer (voice)
1997as Homebuilt Computer / Singer (voice)
Blues Brothers 2000
1998as Mrs. Murphy
1998as Mrs. Murphy
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014as Self - Musical Guest
2014as Self - Musical Guest
Flip
1970as Self
1970as Self
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
2010as Self
2010as Self
Aretha Franklin: Respect
2018as Self (archive footage)
2018as Self (archive footage)
Freedom : La Story de George Michael
2016as Self (archive footage)
2016as Self (archive footage)