The Queen of Soul is getting a royal sendoff on music’s biggest night.
Together they will pay tribute to the “Respect” icon,who died on Aug. 16 of pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type at the age of 76.
The threesome will join a full slate of musical superstars who are also scheduled to take the stage. Current nominees Chloe x Halle,Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson andTravis Scotthave also been announced as performers. Additionally, current nomineeDua Lipawill perform with Grammy winner St. Vincent.
Among the previously announced performers areMaren Morris,Little Big Town,Ricky Martin,Cardi B,Post Malone,Kacey Musgraves,Miley Cyrus,Red Hot Chili PeppersandJanelle Monáe, as well asShawn Mendes,Brandi Carlile,Camila Cabello,Dan + Shayand H.E.R. — who will make their Grammy performance debut.
Adams had previously saluted Franklin in song back at the 2011 Grammys, when she teamed up withChristina Aguilera,Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch (of Florence + the Machine) and Martina McBride for a 10-minute run-through of Franklin’s many hits.
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Barrino-Taylor was one of the select artists toperform at Franklin’s funeral at Greater Grace Temple on Aug. 31in Detroit, Michigan, where she performed an electrifying rendition of “Dr. Feelgood.”
On Jan. 13, a host of vocal powerhouses taped thetelevision specialAretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soulat the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. Adams was among those who performed, as well asKelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Chloe X Halle, H.E.R., Janelle Monáe and SZA. An airdate for the program has yet to be announced.
Be sure to check outPEOPLE’s full Grammys coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.
The 61st AnnualGrammy Awardsare broadcasting live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on CBS.
source: people.com
