Fantasia channels Tina Turner for stirring tribute
CNN
Fantasia Barrino was golden paying tribute to Tina Turner Sunday night at the Grammys.
Fantasia Barrino was golden paying tribute to Tina Turner Sunday night at the Grammys. “The Color Purple” star was introduced by her mentor and one of Turner’s friends, Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey referred to Turner, who died in May at the age of 83, as “our forever goddess of rock & roll” and set the tone for Barrino’s performance. And perform she did. After urging everyone to “Get up on your feet. You know what time it is,” she launched into the intro for “Proud Mary.” Decked in a golden dress that allowed for all the movement she would need, the former “American Idol” winner belted out the classic while accompanied by a multitude of dancers.