Gospel

#Prince has been trending all over social media, lately, as people pay their last respects to the legendary singer. Check out some posts from artists we play on Praise Cincy, paying their last respects to Prince. Tweet us your thoughts and memories of Prince at @Praisecincy. Erica Campbell James Fortune Kirk Franklin T.D. Jakes Young […]

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Kirk Franklin knew creating an album titled “Losing My Religion” might shock people, but he thought it was an important conversation to have in a society where church attendance is on the decline. The 46-year-old minister of music told ABC News 13 in Houston, Texas, why he believes his decision to spark the controversial conversation […]

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Kirk tapa Zacardi Cortez to perform "Intercession" during his "20 Years in One Night" tour stop in Houston.

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Kirk Franklin might be a comedian on the low. Bringing tons of energy to his milestone “20 Years in One Night” tour, the gospel vet used he and Mali Music‘s song “Give Me” to imitate what people do when they try to sing along at concerts but don’t know the lyrics and bring awareness to […]

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By Briana Younger March 20 There was no room for sanctimony in the sold-out Warner Theatre on Saturday night. Everything in Kirk Franklin’s show, from the gospel artist’s ultra-casual black jogger pants and collared tunic to his pop-lock and milly-rock dances, was meticulously coordinated in defiance of many churches’ stuffy and judgmental reputations. He insisted […]

Lincoln Ware

Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin has always blurred the lines between gospel and secular music. Some traditional gospel music fans have always had a problem with his music. There is a video of him performing and dancing to his hit song “Melodies From Heaven” that is causing a new stir. Some people are asking if he […]

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Kirk Franklin is a Grammy-winning producer, recording artist and songwriter who is insecure about not having the same type of gift as his peers. The 46-year-old minister of music has made songs for some of the biggest names in Christian music. While he is grateful for God blessing him with the gift of songwriting, the […]

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Kirk Franklin’s “Wanna Be Happy” was announced this evening as the Grammy winner in the category of Best Gospel Performance/Song.  In a generous move, Franklin called all of the fellow nominees on stage to be recognized, saying he wants the voting body to know their names and faces.Anthony Brown, Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds and Brian Courtney […]

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  He has changed the world of gospel music when he came on the scene with The Family in the 90’s and he has reached…

The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or…