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 ...

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

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 celebrates ...

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 ...