Kirk Franklin in the 2011 American Idol FInale Press Room at Nokia at LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA — Photo by Jean_Nelson/DepositePhotos The choir’s ...

Kirk Franklin is one of the most adored figures in gospel music, thanks to his willingness to welcome secular artists into the genre. In addition to other gospel elites, Franklin has worked with the ...

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. From the moment Kirk Franklin burst onto ...

Kirk Franklin has covered a lot of ground, sacred and otherwise, in his 55 years. His career trajectory has gone from leading a Texas Baptist church choir at age 11 to pulling Kamala Harris onstage to ...

American Idol is taking the Grand Finale to church. In addition to Christian singer-songwriter Brandon Lake making an appearance, gospel pioneer Kirk Franklin will perform during the final episode.

At Houston’s Toyota Center last Monday, The Reunion Tour lived up to its name, not just bringing gospel fans together, but delivering an experience that celebrated the unity, and legacy of gospel ...

FORT WORTH — As the countdown to music's biggest night begins, all eyes are on the nominees for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, airing this Sunday on CBS. Among them is gospel music legend Kirk ...