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Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin


Background information
Birth name Aretha Louise Franklin
Born March 25, 1942
Born place Memphis, Tennesee, U.S.
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s) Soul
Jazz
Blues
R&B
Gospel
Rock
Years active 1956—present
Label(s) Arista Records
Columbia Records
Atlantic Records
Associated acts George Michael
Sweet Inspirations
Carolyn Franklin
Erma Franklin
Cissy Houston
George Benson
Michael McDonald
Mahalia Jackson
Albertina Walker
Stevie Wonder
Chaka Khan
Marvin Gaye
Natalie Cole



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Drake, Rihanna Added To Grammy Awards 2011 Line-Up

February 2, 2011
Drake, Rihanna Added To Grammy Awards 2011 Line-UpDrake and Rihanna are among the acts who will perform at this month’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Arcade Fire, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry have also been confirmed by organisers.

The Grammy’s broke the news over Twitter: "OFFICIAL & for our fans first: @Rihanna to perform w/ Drake (@drakkardnoir) at 53rd GRAMMYs! More tomorrow! #GRAMMYs2011".

Eminem leads the way in nominations, with Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga receiving seven and six nods each. Other nominees include Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Rihanna.

The ceremony takes place on February 13.

(by Holly Frith)



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