The music legend, who will receive the Black Music Icon Award ahead of the 2025 Grammys, has been critically praised and panned for his style of gospel music.

but plays a prominent role as the choirmaster in his songs and performances. As The New Yorker said in a 2017 profile about Franklin, "It’s hard to describe in a word what Kirk Franklin does for ...

The decorated gospel artist has earned 20 Grammy Awards over his decades-long career, making him one of the most influential ...

Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene and Tamela ... Throughout the luncheon event, BMI saluted the Top 25 most-performed gospel songs ...

Kirk Dewayne Franklin is a gospel singer, choir director, rapper, and record producer best known for his Christian R&B tracks and urban contemporary gospel. Some of his ensembles include One ...

FORT WORTH, Texas — Gospel legend and Fort Worth native Kirk Franklin will receive the Black Music Icon Award next week ahead of the 2025 Grammys. Franklin will receive the award, which ...