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American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist Aretha Franklin performing in … More Detroit, MI. Getty Images Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, laid out the blueprint for modern soul music through her remarkable vocal technique, emotional authenticity and ability to transform any song into a declaration of human dignity. She is largely considered one of the greatest singers of all time, and her catalog represents the evolution of American popular music itself. Franklin started singing in Detroit’s New Bethel Baptist Church, where her father, C.L. Franklin, was a minister. In 1956, Franklin signed her first recording deal, at the age of 14, with J.V.B. Records, where she released her first album, Songs of Faith. In 1960, she transitioned to a secular career, signing a deal with Columbia Records and releasing her first secular album, Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo. In 1967, Franklin transitioned to Atlantic Records, which became a career-altering move for her and secured her as a commercially successful artist. Over five decades, she released 38 studio albums, earning 18 Grammy Awards and becoming the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. This ranking considers Franklin’s commercial impact, critical acclaim, cultural significance and artistic evolution, drawing from her chart performances, Grammy recognition and mass appeal. 25. “Amazing Grace” (1972) Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace album captured her in her spiritual element and reaffirmed her gospel roots and vocal supremacy. Recorded live at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles over the course of two nights, the album represented not only the sonic power of Franklin in her element but the full emotional and communal weight of Black church worship. This was no performance for crossover appeal, but a return to her origins, and in returning, she redefined the possibilities of…

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