Christina Aguilera Grammy 2011 Performance for Aretha Franklin

The 53rd annual Grammy Awards kicked off with an incredible tribute to soul diva Aretha Franklin. Featured performers included Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride, Florence Welch and Yolanda Adams tackling Franklin's classics.

"The ladies kicked things off with a group performance of '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' before launching into solos of 'Ain't No Way,' 'Until You Come Back to Me,' 'Think,' 'Respect' and 'Spirit in the Dark.' The divas closed with 'Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves.'"

Many called this a redemption performance for Christina who brought her A-game on 'Ain't No Way'- after the superbowl slip-up. 

Hudson also wowed the audience with her take on 'Respect' and Welch's vocals on 'Think' earned her some spontaneous mid-performance applause. Aguilera, Hudson, McBride, Welch and Adams earned a standing ovation from the Grammy audience. Congrats, ladies!