Named the No. 1 Greatest Singer of All Time by Rolling Stone, this dynamic gospel-infused soul diva continues to inspire with iconic songs such as “Respect” and “Chain of Fools.”

• Franklin released her first recording at age 14 and skyrocketed to pop icon status in the late ’60s with an impressive 10 Top 10 hits in an 18-month span.
• Mary J. Blige commended Franklin’s legacy in music in Rolling Stone: “Aretha is a gift from God. When it comes to expressing yourself through song, there is no one who can touch her. She is the reason why women want to sing.”