Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter, Grace Franklin, auditioned for ‘American Idol’ but got rejected. 15-year-old, Grace Franklin auditioned with a rendition of Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly,” and then was asked to sing another song, to which she chose her grandmother’s “Ain’t No Way.” When it came time for the vote, Perry gave Franklin the go-ahead, while Richie and Bryan both passed, even after Perry’s campaigning and playfully storming off set in disagreement. Watch the full video below!
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