Tag: Kirk Franklin

Christian and Gospel 2020 Grammy Awards Winners

January 26, 2020

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage  and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards — music’s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world’s leading society of music professionals, we work … More Christian and Gospel 2020 Grammy Awards Winners

Great News! Kirk Franklin’s Life is Heading To The Movies

July 18, 2019

Kirk Franklin, gospel music’s nephew, cousin, neighbor, brother is heading to the movies. DeVon Franklin will be working on the film “Church Boy,”  which will be based on his life story, for his Fo Yo Soul banner and Lionsgate Films. Kirk’s story is a story of inspiration and encouragement. I know this personally because I have  chatted … More Great News! Kirk Franklin’s Life is Heading To The Movies

BET “Sunday Best” Returns in June

April 19, 2019

After a four-year hiatus, America’s most inspirational singing competition, “Sunday Best,” makes its triumphant return to BET, as a new and improved Season 9 takes over Sunday nights beginning in June. The well-established gospel show welcomes back Grammy Award®-winning music legend Kirk Franklin as host, gospel songstress and host of “Get Up Mornings,” Erica Campbell … More BET “Sunday Best” Returns in June

Grammy Awards Christian and Gospel Music Awards Winner

February 10, 2019

Best Gospel Performance/Song This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best traditional Christian, roots gospel or contemporary gospel single or track. YOU WILL WIN Jekalyn Carr; Allen Carr & Jekalyn Carr, songwriters WON’T HE DO IT Koryn Hawthorne NEVER ALONE – WINNER Tori Kelly Featuring Kirk Franklin; Kirk … More Grammy Awards Christian and Gospel Music Awards Winner

20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Details Revealed

January 28, 2019

Returning to BET Networks for the sixth consecutive year on February 2, 2019, The 20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will be hosted by National radio and TV personality Rickey Smiley. The annual NFL-Sanctioned event will take place during Super Bowl LIII week, filming in front of a live audience on Thursday, January 31, 2019 … More 20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Details Revealed

2018 Dove Awards Winners

October 16, 2018

The Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented annually. The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced all-star presenters for the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards, including Bart Millard, Bill Gaither, Dr. Bobby Jones, Chris Tomlin, Deborah … More 2018 Dove Awards Winners