Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin, Lecrae, Blind Boys of Alabama add new Grammy wins
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain — February 5, 2024
(RNS) — Gospel singer Kirk Franklin won his 20th Grammy award for his performance and songwriting on 'All Things' in the best gospel performance/song category.
In ‘The Jesus Music,’ Erwin Brothers recount the glory and mess of Christian music
By Bob Smietana — October 6, 2021
(RNS) — A new documentary recounts the history of contemporary Christian music from its roots among California hippies to today’s multimillion-dollar industry.
Kirk Franklin rereleases ‘Lean on Me’ with virtual global children’s choir
By Adelle M. Banks — September 28, 2021
(RNS) — ‘You have hundreds of kids that are living in marginalized situations,' Franklin said, 'that this song is giving them an opportunity to have a voice.’
Tony Evans: On male leadership, grieving his wife and correcting Kirk Franklin
By Adelle M. Banks — April 6, 2021
(RNS) — Pastor Tony Evans of Dallas says ‘there is a lead role that God has called men to take and own, and we shouldn't shy away from that.’
Kirk Franklin says of son in TV interview: ‘there hasn’t been any physical abuse’
By Adelle M. Banks — March 17, 2021
(RNS) — The gospel artist told talk show host Tamron Hall of his ‘turbulent relationship with a grown man now that I'm still trying to fight for.’
Gospel performer Kirk Franklin apologizes after son releases obscenity-laced audio
By Adelle M. Banks — March 14, 2021
(RNS) — The elder Franklin, speaking in a video posted on his Twitter account, said the two got in an argument that his son recorded.
Henry Louis Gates’ new book and TV series distills centuries of Black church history
By Adelle M. Banks — February 5, 2021
(RNS) — 'The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song' is a new book and a documentary set to air on PBS stations.
Gospel legend Bishop Rance Allen, known for ‘Something About the Name Jesus,’ dies at 71
By Roxanne Stone — October 31, 2020
(RNS) — Allen, a five-time Grammy nominee widely praised for his vocal range and the blending of rock, soul and R&B with traditional Black gospel music, died on October 31 at the age of 71.
Kirk Franklin: On supporting COVID aid, fighting racial injustice, boycotting TBN
By Adelle M. Banks — August 26, 2020
(RNS) — The gospel artist said he continues to be ‘very vocal about the lack of the church’s voice in social issues.’
Kirk Franklin: ‘Kumbaya moments’ are not enough for better race relations
By Adelle M. Banks — March 8, 2020
(RNS) — Franklin said on TBN that ‘black and brown people in America are looking for the church to be a safe haven, but at times it isn’t always answering to that call.’
Tony Evans: On his new Bible and commentary, Kirk Franklin boycott, wife’s health
By Adelle M. Banks — November 19, 2019
DALLAS (RNS) — The Dallas pastor says his new study Bible and commentary aim to foster ‘a well-ordered life in a chaotic world.’
Tony Evans: On his new Bible and commentary, Kirk Franklin boycott, wife’s health
By Adelle M. Banks — November 12, 2019
DALLAS (RNS) — The Dallas pastor says his new study Bible and commentary aim to foster ‘a well-ordered life in a chaotic world.’
Tony Evans: On his new Bible and commentary, Kirk Franklin boycott, wife’s health
By Adelle M. Banks — November 12, 2019
DALLAS (RNS) — The Dallas pastor says his new study Bible and commentary aim to foster ‘a well-ordered life in a chaotic world.’
Why Trump — not Jesus — is at the heart of white Christian love for Kanye
By Andre Henry — October 30, 2019
(RNS) — White supremacy has always been on the lookout for black spokespeople. From the moment he donned that red hat, Kanye became their great black hope to endorse their white nationalist messiah.
Kirk Franklin to boycott Dove Awards, says comments about race were cut from speech
By Jack Jenkins — October 28, 2019
(RNS) — Patillo said TBN has made an unedited version of the ceremony available through Video On Demand and that GMA plans to announce new 'initiatives' developed after meeting with Franklin and his team.
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