Aretha Franklin News: Aretha Franklin's Inauguration Performance Boosts Designer's Business

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One little performance by Aretha Franklin for President Barack Obama's inauguration, and a custom hat she worn has its designer seeing an economic boom.

According to the Associated Press, the custom gray felt hat the legendary singer worn when she belted out "My Country, 'Tis Of Thee" for Obama has generated hundreds of calls to a South Korean immigrant's store in Detroit, in search of it.

It was designed by Mr. Song Millinery, who wasn't prepared for the boost in business.

"We even have a lot of men calling to get it for their wives, mothers and grandmothers," Song told the AP.

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