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.
