And just like grandmas everywhere, the singer who demanded R-E-S-P-E-C-T on the stage enjoyed playing along as they watched the popular game show.
enjoyed weekly visits with her grandmother, and she explained, despite Franklin’s fame and glamorous stage presence, those visits were filled with down-to-earth fun.Grace also revealed that Franklin’s impressive talents weren’t limited to music. Her grandma was the queen of soul food, too, and she still remembers her best dish.Franklin tried to pass down those cooking skills, but Grace said the lessons didn't stick. She did, however, inherit Franklin's singing gifts.
While Grace didn't get a chance to take her greatness to Hollywood after her recent"American Idol" audition, she's still belting out her best with the Detroit Youth Choir. And if she wants another shot on a TV talent competition, that could be in her future, too. After watching her interview Friday morning, TODAY's Carson Daly, who hosts"The Voice," said that Grace has"an open invitation" to come on his show.Ree Hines
Ree Hines is a freelance writer and editor who covers pop culture, lifestyle stories and trending news. She’s also a soul-music loving, coffee-obsessed member of both Team Cat and Team Dog. Ree lives in Tampa, Florida, and is a regular contributor to TODAY.com.
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