The American Music Awards were in full swing last night, with performances coming from the like of Cardi B and Taylor Swift. However, it was Gladys Knight's tribute to her friend Aretha Franklin that is most memorable, and fans have been sharing their feelings on her performance.
Gladys Knight took to the stage last night to perform a moving rendition of 'Amazing Grace' in honour of her longtime friend, Aretha Franklin. Franklin passed away in August following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Knight was joined on stage by jazz singer Ledisi, gospel singer Donnie McClurkin, and gospel duo Mary Mary, who each sang an Aretha Franklin song.
It was an honor to pay tribute to you Re. I love you @ArethaFranklin. âÂÂ?¤ï¸ÂÂ? #AMAs pic.twitter.com/83suM8SePv
— Gladys Knight (@MsGladysKnight) October 10, 2018
#GladysKnight sang girl! She sings tribute to #aretha at the #AMAs.
Oh how precious did God’s grace appear to me the hour I believed when I was 14 yrs old. Hallelujah #amazinggrace pic.twitter.com/zi3AP6qST3
— SouleFull (@SouleFull) October 10, 2018
Many viewers of the music show thought that it was a very fitting tribute to The Queen of Soul, sharing emotional reactions to the performance, and praising Knight's singing:
One note into Amazing Grace, Ms. Gladys Knight is about to take me out. #AMAs pic.twitter.com/A4RulAsLSe
— Cherrelle Nicholson (@CherreNicholson) October 10, 2018
The audience does not appreciate this Gladys Knight, Donnie Mcclurkin, Cece Winans, and Mary Mary performance. I'm at home like #AMAsâÂÂ? âÂÂ? pic.twitter.com/kjhuIvx243
— serenavictoriia (@serenavictoriia) October 10, 2018
Thank you #GladysKnight for a powerful tribute to #ArethaFranklin the queen of soul #AmericanMusicAwards2018 pic.twitter.com/zczDqRyizV
— Dr. Bill Silcock (@DrBillASU) October 10, 2018
The Aretha Franklin tribute was worth staying up for - everyone was incredible. The talent! The heart! Still have tears in my eyes from Queen Gladys Knight singing "Amazing Grace"... we're crying ourselves to sleep tonight. #AMAs pic.twitter.com/D2aFR9e9PI
— mikasa (@mikasa22) October 10, 2018
Gladys Knight. Cece Winans. Ledisi. Mary Mary. Donnie McClurkin.
Gospel Legends, saving the #AMAs and blessing my soul.#ArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/VlBcV2bOwR— Abagayil 🌹 (@AbagayilHatt) October 10, 2018
Incredible gospel performance in memory of Aretha tonight on #AMA featuring her friends Cece Winans, Gladys Knight, Mary Mary and more! Bravo! pic.twitter.com/ym5iG3oIJA
— Lois Creamer (@loiscreamer) October 10, 2018
me right before the Aretha Franklin tribute: I’m not gonna cry
me 1.2 seconds into Gladys Knight’s Amazing Grace performance:#AMAs pic.twitter.com/JadiD3iiXu
— Brian Gay (@brian2596) October 10, 2018