Chaka Khan Named Rose Parade Grand Marshal

PASADENA, CA — Chaka Khan, a 10-time Grammy Award-winning R&B/soul artist, was named Wednesday as the grand marshal of 2019 Tournament of Roses.

Khan will lead the 130th Rose Parade, themed "The Melody of Life," and participate in the pre-game celebration at the 105th Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1.

"I'm so honored," the 65-year-old singer said. "This is something so new and different for me."

City News Service; Photo: Chaka Khan performs onstage following the 'Quincy' red carpet premiere on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Netflix)