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Article content I’ve been watching the historical drama series Genius: Aretha on the National Geographic Channel recently. The role of Aretha Franklin is expertly interpreted by Cynthia Erivo, who deserves serious credit for her rich and nuanced portrayal of the Queen of Soul. As the series moves through various stages of Franklin’s life and career, it is renewing my interest in her vast and diverse catalogue. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. The Queen of Soul sings jazz, funk and gospel Back to video Did you know that Aretha Franklin won the...

Owen Bradley Late musician, producer and record executive Owen Bradley returns to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Producers chart (dated Dec. 19) for a third total week on top, thanks to a pair of holiday classics that he produced, each of which rank in the top five on the latest Billboard Hot 100. Brenda Lee's seasonal staple "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," first released in 1958, rises from No. 4 to No. 3 on the Hot 100, while Bobby Helms's "Jingle Bell Rock," from 1957, giddy-ups 9-5. Bradley has sole production credit on both singles, helping boost his placement on Hot 100 Producers (a...