Tagged Kirk Franklin

With the arrival of Kanye West's new album, Jesus Is King, Lecrae's socials were lit with fans, supporters, and media outlets requesting his reaction to Kanye's latest release. He decided to set aside time from recording his 9th album offer his reactions to the album and also respond to questions about his support of Kirk Franklin's boycott of The GMA Dove Awards.

GMA President & Executive Director, Jackie Patillo, has sent out a response regarding Kirk Franklin's recent social media post in which he expressed his frustration and disappointment with TBN's decision to edit out parts of his acceptance speech at this year's Dove Awards for the broadcast of the show.

Christian music/Gospel artist Kirk Franklin recently posted a video on his social media to announce that he has “made the decision—after prayer, consultation with my team and my pastor Dr. Tony Evans—to not attend any events affiliated with or for the Dove Awards, GMA or TBN until tangible plans are put in place to protect and champion diversity.”

The Gospel Music Association celebrated the 50th Annual Dove Awards with a sold out crowd in Nashville, TN. The special evening shined a light on Christian music and Gospel music's rich and diverse history and showcased the future of exceptional artistry.

The Gospel Music Association's (GMA) Dove Awards took place in Nashville Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Allen Arena. The telecast will air exclusively on TBN October 20 at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST.  Check out the complete list of winners.

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the first round of confirmed performers for the historic 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards, show set for October 15 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville. The landmark event will feature performances by Christian music trailblazer TobyMac, chart-topping modern worship group Hillsong Worship and award-winning Gospel legend, Kirk Franklin.

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards for 2019's awards show in October. Lauren Daigle leads artist nominations with six, followed by for KING & COUNTRY and Kirk Franklin with five. Crowder, Phil Wickham, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and TobyMac each honored with four nods. Top nominated writer/producer Wayne Haun scored 10 nominations.

Kirk Franklin has built a career of GRAMMY-winning records by channeling his passion for seeing people unified into memorable melodies and verses. He sits down with Andrew Greer in this month's episode of CCM Magazine's Features on Film with Andrew Greer for a conversation filled with Kirk's deep longing for unity in the midst of real-life diversity.

Kirk Franklin knows a good word can hit you deep in your spirit. He also knows a good grove can make your feet help your spirit get to kicking faster. Combining both for well over two decades, the Texas native has helped his fans through tough times with easy tunes. "OK" is from his latest studio album, Long Live Love.

Fourteen-time GRAMMY® Award winning Gospel music artist, songwriter and producer Kirk Franklin has released his much anticipated new album LONG LIVE LOVE. The new album is Franklin’s thirteenth studio album and his first since 2015’s Losing My Religion.