Franklin supported Democrats for decades, including performing the national anthem at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. She sang a majestic version of “My Country, Tis of Thee” at Barack ...

Nicki Minaj Ties Aretha Franklin for Most Billboard Hot 100 Singles Amongst Women Nicki Minaj Ties Aretha Franklin for Most Billboard Hot 100 Singles Amongst Women Nicki Minaj is coming for Aretha ...

While they represent different generations of music, Aretha Franklin and Beyoncé warrant comparison because of their incredible vocal talents and charisma. Franklin revealed what she thought of ...

Everyone knows Jones helped Jackson. The producer also made great records for Chaka Khan, George Benson and plenty other ...

Aretha Franklin was an American singer and songwriter known as "The Queen of Soul." Franklin began singing in her father's congregation as a young girl and released her first album, Songs of Faith ...

Aretha Franklin grew up in 1950s Detroit, surrounded from childhood by the now-famous faces of the civil rights movement. Her songs would become their anthems. Her Baptist minister father was the ...

From Grammy-winning albums to stellar onscreen performances, let's take a look at the lovely legacy of Ledisi.

Joe Lynch (he/him) is the executive digital director, east coast, at Billboard. Since joining the Billboard staff in 2014, he’s provided on-the-ground coverage of live concerts, festivals, industry ...

Lesley Gore, ‘It’s My Party’ (1963) At age 16, Gore topped Billboard’s Hot 100 on her very first try ... 1984’s wonderfully ...

The world said goodbye to legendary 28-time Grammy-winning music producer Quincy Jones this past weekend and while you may ...

Music titan Quincy Jones is being remembered by entertainment heavyweights as everyone from Will Smith to Elton John pays ...