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ARETHA FRANKLIN: THE QUEEN OF SOUL IS TAKING HER PLACE IN THE GOSPEL MUSIC HALL OF FAME LATER THIS YEAR



Aretha Franklin is one of six people who'll be inducted into the Hall Gospel Music Hall of Fame on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn.
Aretha Franklin will be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group The Hoppers, contemporary Christian singer Dallas Holm, the late TV evangelist Rex Humbard and Christian rock band Love Song.
The Gospel Music Hall of Fame was established in 1971. More than 150 musicians have been inducted, including Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley.
Aretha Franklin's gospel roots run deep, starting with her father who was a prominent Baptist minister. Her 1972 album, "Amazing Grace," has sold over 2 million copies and is one of the best-selling gospel albums of all time. Three of her 18 Grammy awards were for gospel categories.
This is only the latest in a long list of honors for the 70-year-old singer. In 1987, she was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and roll hall of Fame.  Aretha Franklin also is among Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 best singers of all time.