Aretha Franklin funeral service in Detroit on Aug. 31: Here's who's performing

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DETROIT – Several musicians are set to perform at Aretha Franklin's funeral in Detroit on Friday, Aug. 31.

Local 4 plans to carry the funeral live on-air and on ClickOnDetroit.com. Coverage begins at 9 a.m.

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Here's a look at the full list of performers (in order of appearance)

Related: Aretha Franklin funeral in Detroit on Aug. 31: What you need to know

  • Aretha Franklin Orchestra
  • Aretha Franklin Celebration Choir
  • Faith Hill
  • Ariana Grande
  • The Clark Sisters
  • The Williams Brothers & Vanessa Bell Armstrong
  • Edward Franklin
  • Alice McAllister Tillman
  • Audrey DuBois Harris
  • Pastor Shirley Caesar and Tasha Cobbs-Leonard
  • Chaka Khan
  • Ron Isley
  • Fantasia Barrino-Taylor
  • Bishop Paul Morton and Yolanda Adams
  • Bishop Marvin Sapp and the Aretha Franklin Celebration Choir
  • Jennifer Hudson
  • Stevie Wonder joined by National Artists
  • Jennifer Holliday and the Aretha Franklin Celebration Choir

Related: Aretha Franklin funeral service on Aug. 31: Here's the official program


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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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