Aretha Franklinwas a legend.
Her legacy has proven to be enduring.
Franklin was also somewhat of a mysterious figure.
Bustlenoted that music has played a big role in Franklin’s family.
It started with her father, and musical talent has been passed down to her sons, too.
Most notably, her son Teddy Richards is a guitarist (viaOprah Daily).
The preference for music continues to wax strong in her family.
Her granddaughter Grace auditioned for “American Idol” this season but sadly didn’t get in.
Read on to learn what the talented teen thought about her first big tryout.
This came as a shock to viewers; even judge Katy Perry did not see it coming.
Appearing with her dad Kecalf Cunningham for an interview withTMZ, the 16-year-old finally spoke about her failed audition.
According to Grace, producers and artists have been reaching out in hopes of collaborating.
“I’m a good artist, I know that,” she said.
“But I do know I need to work on some things.”
However, you likely won’t be seeing her face on “American Idol” in the future.
She stated that auditioning for the show again was unlikely.
The budding star would rather focus on releasing her own music and working on her voice.
