by Krystal Franklin

October 10, 2018

Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images For dcp

Last night’s American Music Awards was a bit of a sleeper but that all changed when Cece Winans, Gladys Knight, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary and Ledisi took the stage to perform a medley of hits celebrating the late Aretha Franklin‘s gospel roots. Before the show, Erica and Tina Campbell told Billboard how much of an honor it was to pay tribute to the Queen of Soul.

Gladys was the first to take the stage with a stirring performance of Amazing Grace. Watch their performances below.

Aretha died in August of pancreatic cancer at 76. The six-hour funeral proved to be just as fabulous and iconic as she was to many. Relive some of our favorite performances from The Clark Sisters, Jennifer Hudson and more here.

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Our Favorite Looks From The 2018 American Music Awards

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Our Favorite Looks From The 2018 American Music Awards

1. Ciara

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2. Tracee Ellis Ross

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3. Mary Mary

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4. Gladys Knight

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5. Quavo

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6. Jennifer Lopez

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7. Sevyn Streeter

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8. Ledisi

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9. Miles Brown

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10. Evan and Ashley Ross

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11. Ella Mai

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12. Amara Le Negra

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13. Khalid

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14. Cece Winans

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15. Tyra Banks

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16. Marsai Martin

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17. Ty Dolla $ign

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18. Chloe x Halle

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19. Amandla Stenberg

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20. Cardi B

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