National Geographic Premieres Third Season of Emmy-Winning Global Anthology Series Genius: Aretha as Four-Night Event Beginning Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020, At 9/8c

PASADENA, Calif. & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--She was a gospel sensation, outspoken civil rights champion and one of the most gifted singers of her generation. She’s had more than 75 million records sold globally, attained over 112 Billboard hit singles, earned 18 Grammy Awards, performed at three presidential inaugurations and was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. GENIUS: ARETHA will chart how gospel prodigy Little Re became the iconic Aretha Franklin, the