Calls, comments, concerns and condolences have poured in like never before as special guests prepare their hearts and minds for his upcoming funeral services and musical tributes in California.

Today, gospel diva Vickie Winans, who just hours ago ended her week filling in for on-air personality/national recording artist Lonnie Hunter on Philadelphia’s inspiration station – Praise 103.9 and PraisePhilly.com, snagged the official first live interview with Tramaine Hawkins.

Lady Tramaine Hawkins was Bishop Walter L. Hawkins‘ vocal muse, ex-wife and is also the mother of his children in mourning. This might be emotional just as expected, but here’s the exclusive interview which took place just moments ago live on the air.

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Just last month, we announced to you all that Kirk Franklin would be releasing his new spiritually based self-help book “The Blueprint” and guess what? That same book is now a New York Times best-seller already!

If you don’t have your own copy, you must run to the nearest bookstore to pick it up. It’s so worth it and we even think it’ll be a great item to place on your gift lists for Father’s Day (Sunday, June 20th).

Don’t believe us? Check out the interview this morning on the TJMS with Kirk Franklin as he discusses how the book is not exactly churchy or religious, but instead it is an honest view of how to deal with the struggles of life and tap into a kingdom mindset in our everyday lives.

Discussing issues of money, men, sex, church and current events, Kirk Franklin breaks down yet another wall and helps us all reach a higher level of understanding as it relates to the blueprint of our lives.

If you didn’t know about “The Blueprint,” catch up with the latest in gospel music news and more by checking out our report on it just before the book hit stores on May 18th by clicking the link below.

Kirk Franklin to Offer ‘Blueprint’

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