Kirk Franklin
Latest News on Kirk Franklin:
FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series (Dec 3, 2025)
Listen: Jennifer Hudson Shares Extended Edition of 'The Gift Of Love' Holiday Album (Nov 24, 2025)
Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations (Nov 7, 2025)
FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series (Dec 3, 2025)
Listen: Jennifer Hudson Shares Extended Edition of 'The Gift Of Love' Holiday Album (Nov 24, 2025)
Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations (Nov 7, 2025)
BIO
Kirk Franklin has been a trailblazer in contemporary music for over two decades. He first burst onto the world stage with Kirk Franklin & The Family, forever changing the look and sound of gospel music. Since then, Franklin has written and produced a series of timeless, platinum-selling albums, for himself and for other top artists. Along the way, he has earned 12 GRAMMY Awards, 43 Stellar Awards, and has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. At NJPAC, Franklin will perform a variety of fan favorites and songs from his most recent release, Losing My Religion, which earned a 2017 GRAMMY for Best Gospel Album.
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FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.
Listen: Jennifer Hudson Shares Extended Edition of 'The Gift Of Love' Holiday Album
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025
EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson has released an extended holiday edition of her 2024 Grammy-nominated album The Gift of Love. The new edition includes two new bonus tracks: “Mary, Did You Know?” and “Let There Be Joy.' Listen to it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025
EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson has released an extended holiday edition of her 2024 Grammy-nominated album The Gift of Love. The new edition includes two new bonus tracks: “Mary, Did You Know?” and “Let There Be Joy.' Listen to it now!
Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025
Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025
Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!
Brandon Lake's King of Hearts Tour Hits Landers Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Catch Brandon Lake live at the Landers Center on November 7, featuring hits like Gratitude and new songs from his album, King of Hearts.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Catch Brandon Lake live at the Landers Center on November 7, featuring hits like Gratitude and new songs from his album, King of Hearts.
Alexis Tidwell Comes to 54 Below This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Marking ten years since she left her home in Tennessee for NYC to pursue a career in entertainment, Alexis revisits through song a few lessons that the last decade has taught her.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Marking ten years since she left her home in Tennessee for NYC to pursue a career in entertainment, Alexis revisits through song a few lessons that the last decade has taught her.
Grammy Winner Jacob Collier to Join The Philly Pops in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
The Philly Pops will be performing at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for an electrifying concert featuring the boundary-breaking musical phenomenon Jacob Collier. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
The Philly Pops will be performing at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for an electrifying concert featuring the boundary-breaking musical phenomenon Jacob Collier. Learn more!
THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER to Return for Season 3 in August
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2025
Season three of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” will premiere Thursday, Aug. 6 on Disney+. Ahead of the summer debut, the series has also been renewed for a fourth season, coming to Disney+ in 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2025
Season three of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” will premiere Thursday, Aug. 6 on Disney+. Ahead of the summer debut, the series has also been renewed for a fourth season, coming to Disney+ in 2026.
South Jersey Jazz Society Presents JERSEY FRESH Jazz@ThePoint Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS) recently announced that its annual jazz festival, Jazz@ThePoint, will take place from Oct. 16 to 18 in Somers Point. Titled “Jersey Fresh,” the three-day festival will highlight headlining artists that either were born in or currently reside in New Jersey.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS) recently announced that its annual jazz festival, Jazz@ThePoint, will take place from Oct. 16 to 18 in Somers Point. Titled “Jersey Fresh,” the three-day festival will highlight headlining artists that either were born in or currently reside in New Jersey.
OZ Arts Nashville's 2025 Brave New Works Lab To Premiere Four New Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025
Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville's fourth annual Brave New Works Lab will premiere a diverse, multidisciplinary collection of four inventive new performances by local artists. Learn more and see how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025
Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville's fourth annual Brave New Works Lab will premiere a diverse, multidisciplinary collection of four inventive new performances by local artists. Learn more and see how to attend!
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Anniversary Tour And Jacob Collier Added To Kravis Center Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced two thrilling shows have been added to the October 2025 lineup. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m..
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced two thrilling shows have been added to the October 2025 lineup. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m..
Kirk Franklin, Charles Jenkins, John P. Kee, Ed Cash And More Honored At The 2025 BMI Trailblazers Of Gospel Music Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025
BMI celebrated the best in Gospel music at the 2025 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards held at Flourish in Atlanta, GA. Gospel music pioneer and pastor John P. Kee was honored as a Trailblazer of Gospel Music in recognition of his artistry and inspiring influence on the genre throughout his prolific career spanning over 40 years.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025
BMI celebrated the best in Gospel music at the 2025 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards held at Flourish in Atlanta, GA. Gospel music pioneer and pastor John P. Kee was honored as a Trailblazer of Gospel Music in recognition of his artistry and inspiring influence on the genre throughout his prolific career spanning over 40 years.
Tamela and David Mann to Embark on ‘The Live Breathe Fight Tour’
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
Award-winning power couple Tamela and David Mann are bringing faith, family, and phenomenal music together like never before with The Live Breathe Fight Tour – a must-see event uniting some of gospel’s most powerful voices.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
Award-winning power couple Tamela and David Mann are bringing faith, family, and phenomenal music together like never before with The Live Breathe Fight Tour – a must-see event uniting some of gospel’s most powerful voices.
Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The Beautiful City Project's February cabaret THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, featured an all-Black cast and band, and raised funds and awareness for Sunshine Gospel Ministries, a Chicago organization celebrating its 120th year. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The Beautiful City Project's February cabaret THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, featured an all-Black cast and band, and raised funds and awareness for Sunshine Gospel Ministries, a Chicago organization celebrating its 120th year. See photos here!
R&B Singer Chrisette Michele To Perform At LIGHTS OF THE LINCOLN
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The Lincoln Theatre Association will host Grammy Award-winning recording artist Chrisette Michele on Thursday, April 3, at 8 pm. Michele is most known for her wedding anthem, “A Couple of Forevers” and hit Rick Ross collaboration hip hop tune, “Aston Martin Music.”
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The Lincoln Theatre Association will host Grammy Award-winning recording artist Chrisette Michele on Thursday, April 3, at 8 pm. Michele is most known for her wedding anthem, “A Couple of Forevers” and hit Rick Ross collaboration hip hop tune, “Aston Martin Music.”
The Roots Picnic Unveil 2025 Lineup Featuring Lenny Kravitz, GloRilla & More
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025
Delivering a musical and cultural experience without comparison, GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum hip-hop luminaries The Roots and Live Nation Urban have announced the 2025 installment of Roots Picnic, which includes D’Angelo, Lenny Kravitz, GloRilla, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025
Delivering a musical and cultural experience without comparison, GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum hip-hop luminaries The Roots and Live Nation Urban have announced the 2025 installment of Roots Picnic, which includes D’Angelo, Lenny Kravitz, GloRilla, and more.
TAMRON HALL Show Renewed for Seventh Season at ABC
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025
“Tamron Hall,” the nationally syndicated Emmy® Award-winning daytime talk show, and Disney’s second longest-running syndicated talk show has been renewed for a seventh season (2025-2026) with the ABC Owned Television Stations and Hearst Television.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025
“Tamron Hall,” the nationally syndicated Emmy® Award-winning daytime talk show, and Disney’s second longest-running syndicated talk show has been renewed for a seventh season (2025-2026) with the ABC Owned Television Stations and Hearst Television.
THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION Celebrates Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, a Black History Month celebration. Back by popular demand from 2023, the show will feature an All-Black cast and band.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, a Black History Month celebration. Back by popular demand from 2023, the show will feature an All-Black cast and band.
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025
It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025
It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
GloRilla Brings The Glorious Tour To The Theater At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas In April
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025
Yesterday, GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and CMG signee GloRilla announced The GLORIOUS Tour. Named after her acclaimed debut album, The GLORIOUS Tour will kick off March 2025 and will include a one-night-only performance at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025
Yesterday, GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and CMG signee GloRilla announced The GLORIOUS Tour. Named after her acclaimed debut album, The GLORIOUS Tour will kick off March 2025 and will include a one-night-only performance at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
GloRilla to Embark on 'The GLORIOUS Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2025
GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and CMG signee GloRilla has announced The GLORIOUS Tour. Named after her acclaimed debut album, The GLORIOUS Tour will kick off March 2025 and arrive in markets including New York, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2025
GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and CMG signee GloRilla has announced The GLORIOUS Tour. Named after her acclaimed debut album, The GLORIOUS Tour will kick off March 2025 and arrive in markets including New York, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago and more.
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