Aretha Franklin is one of six people who will be inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
The ceremony will take place on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Joining Franklin in the Hall will be 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.
Franklin’s has deep gospel roots, beginning with her father Rev. C.L. Franklin, who was a prominent Baptist minister in Detroit. Franklin’s 1972 album, “Amazing Grace,” has sold over 2 million copies and is one of the best-selling gospel albums of all time.
The GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame was established in 1971.
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