Aretha Franklin timeline

Aretha Franklin Publishes Autobiography "Aretha: From These Roots"

While the Queen of Soul's autobiography is no crowning achievement, it offers a breezy tour through the singer's life and trailblazing recording... Read more

Aretha Franklin Releases "So Damn Happy"

So Damn Happy is the studio album by the "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin, recorded in 2003 for Arista Records. This is Aretha's first studio... Read more

Aretha Franklin is Inducted into UK Music Hall of Fame

# In 2005, she became the second woman (Madonna being the first, a founding member) to be inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame. Read more

Aretha Franklin is Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Aretha Franklin is known the world over simply by her first name. A global icon, she is the recipient of some of the highest honors accorded any... Read more

Aretha Franklin Performs at Super Bowl 40

On February 6, 2006, she performed, along with Aaron Neville, the "Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl 40. Read more

Aretha Franklin is Awarded Honorary Doctor of Music Degree

More than eight hundred graduates received degrees at Berklee's 2006 commencement, held at Northeastern University's Matthews Arena, in Boston.... Read more

Aretha Franklin Performs at WrestleMania 23

On April 1, 2007 Aretha sang "America the Beautiful" at WrestleMania 23. Read more

Aretha Franklin is Awarded Honorary Doctor of Music Degree from U Penn

Aretha Franklin - The legendary vocalist was awarded an honorary doctor of music degree. Widely known as "The Queen of Soul," Franklin is... Read more

Aretha Franklin is Honored as MusiCares "Person of the Year"

On February 8, 2008, Franklin was honored as MusiCares "Person of the Year." Read more

Aretha Franklin Releases "This Christmas, Aretha"

This Christmas, Aretha is the 2008 Christmas album by Aretha Franklin on DMI Records. It is her first ever Christmas album in her 52 year career... Read more

Aretha Franklin Sings at Presidential Inauguration

Maybe it's "Mad Men" or all the stingy-brim wearing hipsters in L.A., but hats are back. You only had to scan the crowd of berets and fur trapper... Read more