The Man Who Started the Gospel Revolution

Kirk Franklin is in his own lane of gospel!

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The Genesis - From humble beginnings, Kirk Franklin has always known what it was to be relatable, and thus earning him respect as a messenger of how shaky spiritual growth and circumstances of life can be. But, Kirk was continuously able to show us that beyond circumstance, God has a plan and can show up in our lives to save us from our problems. (Photo: Courtesy of Kirk Franklin)
The Big Break - Dr. Bobby Jones made a platform for mega-artists like Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker and more. Since then, Kirk is a musical trendsetter, with nine GRAMMY Awards; 39 Stellar Awards; 16 Dove Awards; eight NAACP Image Awards; a Soul Train Award and many others. (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET Networks)In the Family - Two of Kirk Franklin's best known groups were The Family and God's Property. They made incredible music for the masses until the late '90s. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Gospel Music Association)

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The Man Who Started the Gospel Revolution - For nearly two decades, gospel performer Kirk Franklin has created gospel and contemporary music that reflects the Christian faith and walk. He has birthed some gospel classics, such as: "Revolution," "Brighter Day," "He Reings/Awesome Wonder," "Hosanna" and "Stomp." We celebrate his continued strive to bless us with wonderful inspirational music. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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