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If its one thing that Kirk Franklin understands, it is that
soul and gospel have always been a part of the same closeknit
family. Since the release of his self-titled debut in
1993, Franklin has proved himself a pioneer when he
sprinkled a taste of hip-hop in the mix.
He changed musical history with the release of his debut album,
KIRK FRANKLIN AND THE FAMILY, the first gospel album to
sell more than a million units. In his bold attempt to broaden
the range of the traditional gospel audience, Kirk Franklin was
willing to take heat from the naysayers as long as it didn’t get in
the way of delivering the inspired message. After more than 16
years as the top-selling Contemporary Gospel artist, Kirk Franklin
shows no signs of slowing down. Many believe the secret to
his continued success is rooted in his artistic genius of being innovative,
relevant and authentic.
To date, the musical trendsetter has garnered seven GRAMMY®
Awards; an American Music Award; 35 Stellar Awards; 12 Dove
Awards (CCM); five NAACP Awards; 2 BET Music Awards, a Soul
Train Award and numerous others.
The heart of who Kirk is and his story struck a resounding
chord with his fans years ago and they have remained loyal ever
since. Kirk has always been transparent about being abandoned
by his parents, adopted by his grandmother and his humble beginnings.
Kirk has never hid behind his celebrity status but has
remained connected to his audience through his music and frank
discussions of life issues.
www.kirkfranklin.com