Aretha Franklin has announced her retirement.

Queen of Soul is Retiring

The Iconic Aretha Franklin announced her retirement during an interview with Detroit’s Local 4 News. She stated that she will be releasing a new album in September and plans to continue recording but this will be her last year in concert.

It is a bittersweet feeling after 56 years, but Aretha Franklin has definitely made her mark on this world and will forever be a legend in this industry.

How are you feeling about the announcement of her retirement?

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