Kirk Franklin remakes single ‘Lean On Me’ (World Remix) Feat.Compassion choir

Grammy award winner Kirk Franklin, the Christian singer and recently re-recorded one of his singles to feature a choir of children from across the world. On Friday, 24th September, Franklin announced that he had partnered with the Christian nonprofit organisation Compassion International to re-release his 1998 single “Lean on Me.” However, a crucial part of the song...

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Kirk Franklin Vs Fred Hammond: A Moment of Healing

Gospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond turned the latest ‘Verzuz’ Instagram battle into a much-needed healing session amid a painful week. After the death of George Floyd, Franklin and Hammond — wearing coordinating “I Can’t Breathe” and “I Can’t Breathe Again” statement shirts — went live with their uplifting music Sunday night (May 31)...

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Kirk Franklin announces boycott of TBN, Gospel Music Association, Dove Awards over diversity concerns

Gospel star Kirk Franklin announced that he is boycotting Trinity Broadcasting Network, the Gospel Music Association, the Dove Awards and any of the organization’s affiliated events until they address issues of diversity. Franklin charged in a Monday video statement on Instagram that TBN removed parts of his acceptance speeches from his 2016 and 2019 appearances at Dove Awards...

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Kirk Franklin to Release ‘Long Live Love’ May 31st & Tour kicks off June 11

Thirteen-time GRAMMY® winning artist, songwriter and producer, Kirk Franklin, will release his highly anticipated new album, LONG LIVE LOVE, on May 31, 2019. The album, which is Franklin’s thirteenth studio offering, features the hit single, “Love Theory.” Following the release of the LONG LIVE LOVE album in May, Franklin will embark on the LONG LIVE...

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