Kirk Franklin

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Kirk Franklin

Born January 26, 1970 · Dallas, Texas, USA (age 56)

Kirk Dewayne Franklin is an American gospel musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Franklin's accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. Variety has called Franklin a "Reigning King of Urban Gospel", and Franklin is one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.

Known For

Space Jam: A New LegacySpace Jam: A New Legacy · 2021
Space Jam: A New Legacy
6.62021
MovieFamilyComedy
When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.'s digitized champions on the court. It's Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life.
Joyful NoiseJoyful Noise · 2012
Joyful Noise
6.42012
MovieComedyMusic
G.G. Sparrow faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, over the group's direction as they head into a national competition.
K-Pops!K-Pops! · 2026
K-Pops!
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MovieComedyDrama
A washed-up musician travels to Korea to write for K-pop stars, discovering that his long-lost son is set to front one of the country’s hottest new groups. He then jumps at the opportunity to capitalize on his son’s stardom for his own renaissance, but learns that fatherhood is much more fulfilling and meaningful than stardom.
Kirk Franklin's The Night Before ChristmasKirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas · 2022
Kirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas
7.52022
MovieTV MovieComedy
It follows an estranged mother and her daughter as they get caught in a snowstorm on Christmas Eve and are forced to take refuge inside a church. They meet a handsome pastor and a music teacher who motivate them to reconnect.
Little Big Town's Christmas at the OpryLittle Big Town's Christmas at the Opry · 2024
Little Big Town's Christmas at the Opry
5.02024
MovieMusic
NBC's holiday special showcases the acclaimed band Little Big Town alongside a lineup of talented guest performers, all set against the iconic backdrop of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
HopevilleHopeville · 2008
Hopeville
2008
Movie
A story of friendship and commitment between three childhood friends from the make-believe remote town of Hopeville.
M2K Video Gospel 2000M2K Video Gospel 2000 · 2000
M2K Video Gospel 2000
2000
MovieMusic
M2K Video Gospel 2000 is a 1999/2000 VHS collection featuring music videos from Gospo Centric and Brite Music artists. It features artists like Kirk Franklin, Trin-i-tee 5:7, and Gospel Gangstaz. It is a rare collection often found on secondary markets, highlighting contemporary gospel music of that era.
Something to Sing AboutSomething to Sing About · 2000
Something to Sing About
5.82000
MovieMusicDrama
Tommy is a troubled young man with a history of crime. When he meets Memaw, an elderly lady, the two form a special bond with Memaw encouraging Charlie to sing in the local church choir, a talent he has ignored until now. While Charlie excels in church, his old friend G. Smooth remains skeptical and stays on the streets.

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Sunday BestSunday Best · 2007
Sunday Best
2007
Series
Sunday Best is a reality television Gospel singing competition series which airs on BET. Each season the show and its judges set out to find the best undiscovered gospel talent in America. Finalist compete each week until a winner is crowned. Current judges of the competition are Gospel singers Yolanda Adams CeCe Winans and Donnie McClurkin, former host include Mary Mary & Bebe Winans. Gospel singer Kim Burrell serves as the contestants mentor, and the program is hosted by Kirk Franklin. The Sunday Best winner receives a national recording contract, a new automobile, and an undisclosed cash prize benefiting his or her community as well as the title of 'Sunday Best'. Season one runner up Shari Addison also scored a recording contract, as well as season two runner up Jessica Reedy although her contract was not rewarded from the show. On the season 4 finale, host Kirk Franklin announced that the series would be returning for a 5th season next year. The 5th season premiered Sunday, July 8, 2012. Season 5 ended with a 2 hour special on September 2, 2012. The winner of the 5th season is Joshua Rogers from Greeleyville, South Carolina. He made history as the first male contestant to win the Sunday Best title. Kirk Franklin announced at the close of Sunday Best 6 that there will be a season 7. Season 7 will premier on July 2014.