Country Stars Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Willie Nelson & More Remember Aretha Franklin

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Country Stars Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Willie Nelson & More Remember Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin, 76, one of the world’s greatest singers, died on Aug. 16 in her home in Detroit from advanced pancreatic cancer. The “Queen of Soul” transcended genres, influencing countless artists and fans with her unmistakable voice on songs such as “Respect,” “Think,” “Chain of Fools” and many more.

Many country artists—including Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Scotty McCreery, Darius Rucker, Tim McGraw and more—shared their remembrances of Aretha via social media.

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