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Alicia Keys + Bonnie Raitt Honor Etta James at 2012 Grammys

Scott Shetler — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:52:18 +0000

While much of the focus at the 2012 Grammy Awards has been on the passing of Whitney Houston, another vocal legend who died last month was honored during tonight’s broadcast when Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt teamed up to pay tribute to Etta James.

Alicia Keys to Pay Tribute to Etta James at the 2012 Grammy Awards

Cristin Maher — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:46:42 +0000

With the recent passing of Etta James, it’s only appropriate that the Recording Academy will pay homage to the late R&B icon with a live performance at the 2012 Grammys. It has now been confirmed that Alicia Keys is the songstress who will perform a tribute to Miss Peaches at the show on Feb. 12.

Etta James Funeral Date Announced

Jeff Giles — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:08:23 +0000

One week after ending her struggle with leukemia and passing away at the age of 73, renowned vocalist Etta James will be laid to rest with a public viewing at the Inglewood Cemetery in Inglewood, C.A., this Friday (Jan. 27). A private service for family and close friends will be held the following morning.

Kelly Clarkson Performs Etta James Tribute at Radio City Concert

Cristin Maher — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:05:13 +0000

When news broke that legendary songstress Etta James had died due to complications from leukemia, many pop stars took to Twitter to express their grief over Miss Peaches’ passing. Instead of writing some kind words on the Internet to remember Etta James, Kelly Clarkson took it one step further by performing James’ song ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ at her concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Jan. 21.