Kirk FranklinMedia coverage- Jun 1995 in CCM "Why Kirk Franklin Sings", by Mark A Smeby
- Dec 1995 in Charisma & Christian Life "Spotlight: Kirk Franklin"
- Aug 1996 in CCM "The Reign of a New Franklin", by Melissa Riddle
- 6 Oct 1997 in Christianity Today "News: North American Scene: Artists Achieve Secular Chart Success", by Steve Rabey
- Apr 1998 in Charisma & Christian Life "Spotlight: Kirk Franklin", by Jimmy Stewart
- Dec 1998 in CCM "With or Without You", by Dave Urbanski
- Dec 1998 in CCM "He Said, She Said", by Dave Urbanski
- Dec 1998 in CCM "Church Boy"
- Feb 1999 in CCM "On The Beat: Kirk Franklin Scores Four Grammy Nominations"
- Mar 1999 in New Man "Kirk Franklin's NU Revolution", by Jim Nelson Black
- Apr 1999 in CCM "On The Beat: Women Triumph at Grammys"
- May 1999 in CCM "In Concert: Sports Arena, San Diego, CA", by Dave Urbanski
- 1999 in CCM Brasil "Com ou Sema Voce", by Dave Urbanski
- Jan 2000 in CCM "Nine Moments that Defined the 90s: Mainstream crossover: Bob Carlisle, Kirk Franklin", by Steve Rabey
- Aug 2000 in CCM "Is Christian Music Making a Difference?: Is Christian Music Making a Difference?"
- Apr 2001 in CCM "On The Beat: Franklin Produces Film Soundtrack"
- Sep 2001 in CCM "10 Questions With: Kirk Franklin", by Brad England, Adam Woodroof
- May 2002 in URBAN "CCM Update Best Sellers: At The Top"
- Jun 2002 in CCM "The Revolution of a Broken Man", by Melissa Riddle
- Feb 2003 in Charisma & Christian Life "The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin", by Valerie G. Lowe
- Jul 2003 in CCM "25 Powerful People Who Have Made Christian Music What It Is Today: Kirk Franklin"
- Jul 2003 in CCM "It's Our Blockbuster Summer... Artists: Style Squad"
- Oct 2003 in CCM "5 Questions With: Kirk Franklin"
- Nov 2003 in URBAN "Dream Catchers", by Debra Akins
- Nov 2003 in URBAN "Gotta Hove Gospel", by Debra Akins
- Apr 2004 in CCM "'x' Things You Probably Didn't Know About...: Kirk Franklin", by Michael Nolan
- Sep 2004 in CCM "List-O-Rama: 5 Examples of the Secret Connection between Christian Music and Game Shows", by Chris Well
- Dec 2004 in CCM "Insider: Kirk Franklin - CEO?"
- Nov 2005 in Charisma & Christian Life "News: Gospel Artist Gets Kids Rapping God's Praise", by Marcia Davis-Seale
- Apr 2006 in CCM "!R&B", by Andree Farias
- Apr 2006 in CCM "!Television", by Robin Parrish
- Jan 2007 in CCM "The Art of Voting", by Jay Swartzendruber
- Feb 2008 in CCM "Fight **The** Good Fight", by Andree Farias
- Apr 2011 in CCM Digital "The Fringe: Kirk Franklin", by Andrew Greer
- Nov 2012 in CCM Digital "Tour Spotlight: The King's Men Tour, United Center, Chicago, IL", by Andy Argyrakis
- 1 Jun 2014 in CCM Digital "The American Bible Challenge: Season 3 Kicks off With Kirk!", by Caroline Lusk
- 15 Dec 2015 in CCM Digital "Q&A With Kirk Franklin", by Andrew Greer
- Mar 2017 in Relevant "Kirk Franklin Revives Hip-Hop", by Justin Sarachik
Albums & reviews:1993: Kirk Franklin and the Family
1995: Kirk Franklin & Family Christmas
1998: The Nu Nation Project 1999: The Nu Nation Tour [video]
2001: Kingdom Come Soundtrack 2002: The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin 2006: Songs for the Storm, Vol. 1
2007: The Fight of My Life 2012: Setlist: The Very Best of Kirk Franklin Live 2019: Long Live Love
2023: Father's Day
2023: Kingdom Book One (Deluxe) with Maverick City Music
Award Summary (Nominations / Wins)
Dove Awards1996 Dove Awards1997 Dove Awards1998 Dove Awards1999 Dove Awards- Contemporary Gospel Album: The Nu Nation Project
- Producer
- Urban Recorded Song: "Revolution"
2000 Dove Awards- Long Form Video: The Nu Nation Tour [video]
- Urban Recorded Song: "Revolution"
2001 Dove Awards- Urban Recorded Song: "Nobody"
2002 Dove Awards2003 Dove Awards2006 Dove Awards- Urban Recorded Song: "Looking For You"
- Urban Album: Hero
2007 Dove Awards- Song: "Imagine Me"
- Songwriter
- Urban Recorded Song: "Imagine Me"
2009 Dove Awards- Urban Recorded Song: "Declaration (This Is It)"
- Urban Album: The Fight of My Life
2012 Dove Awards- Song: "I Smile"
- Male Vocalist
- Contemporary Gospel Album: Hello Fear
- Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song: "I Smile"
2016 Dove Awards2017 Dove Awards- Songwriter
- Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song: "My World Needs You"
- Gospel Artist
2018 Dove Awards2019 Dove Awards- Short Form Music Video: "Love Theory"
- Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song: "Love Theory"
- Gospel Artist
2020 Dove Awards- Song: "Love Theory"
- Songwriter
- Contemporary Gospel Album: Long Live Love
- Gospel Artist
2021 Dove Awards2023 Dove Awards- Song: "Fear Is Not My Future"
- Contemporary Gospel Album: Kingdom Book One (Deluxe)
- Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song: "Bless Me"
- Songwriter (Artist)
2024 Dove Awards- Song: "All Things"
- Contemporary Gospel Album: Father's Day
- Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song: "All Things"
Grammy Awards1997 Grammy Awards- Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
1998 Grammy Awards- Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: The Nu Nation Project
2005 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Performance: "Looking For You"
2006 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Song: "Imagine Me"
- Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album: Hero
2008 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Song: "Help Me Believe"
- Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album: The Fight of My Life
2011 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Song: "Hello Fear"
- Best Gospel Album: Hello Fear
2015 Grammy Awards2016 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Album: Losing My Religion
2018 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Performance/Song: "Never Alone"
2019 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Album: Long Live Love
- Best Gospel Performance/Song: "Love Theory"
2020 Grammy Awards2021 Grammy Awards- Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: "We Win"
2022 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Album: Kingdom Book One (Deluxe)
- Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: "Fear Is Not My Future"
- Best Gospel Performance/Song: "Kingdom"
2023 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Performance/Song: "All Things"
2024 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Album: Father's Day
Books by Kirk FranklinPublished articles1 article credited in CCM: 2005.Books about Kirk Franklin |