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Aretha Franklin Tribute featuring Yolanda Adams, Martina McBride, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, and Florence Welch

For the Queen of Soul, a simple ''Get Well'' card just isn't going to cut it. So the Grammys put together this all-star musical medley tribute to the convalescing diva, with each singer taking cracks at Franklin hits like ''Respect'' and ''Think.'' The ladies' vocal fireworks compensated for the inevitable karaoke vibe, but with each singer trying to outsing the last, all the octave-jumping one-upmanship ended up making us nostalgic for the earthy, from-the-gut singing that made Franklin herself a star. And don't fret, Franklin fans: Aretha looked pretty darn good in the pre-taped video that aired after the ladies' act. Grade: B

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