This Is How Kirk Franklin Changed Gospel Music Forever

06/25/2021

He's a pioneer of the urban contemporary gospel sound.

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This Is How Kirk Franklin Changed Gospel Music Forever

Franklin can be credited with giving devotional music a new edge and bringing gospel music to the hip hop generation.
06/25/2021
01:00

Mariah Carey Will Return To Apple TV For A New Christmas Special

The agent of Christmas cheer returns for a second year and will perform a new single alongside Khalid and Kirk Franklin.
11/03/2021
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00:24

Tichina Arnold Welcomes Fred Hammond to the Stage

Tichina Arnold highlights the Apollo Theater’s long legacy of hosting gospel legends before inviting Fred Hammond to the stage.
11/28/2021
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04:46

James Fortune - "Never Let Me Down"

James Fortune demonstrates a life of faith and resiliency in his music video for "Never Let Me Down."
01/07/2022
01:09

Renowned Gospel Singer-Songwriter LaShun Pace Passes Away At 60

The recording artist, who reportedly was on dialysis for five years while waiting for a kidney, died of organ failure on March 21.
03/22/2022
01:06

BET Awards 2022 'The Prelude:' Kirk And Tammy Franklin Know How To Work A Red Carpet

The couple who prays together stays together!
05/17/2022
01:14

BET Awards 2022 'The Prelude:' 3 Legendary 'Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational' Award Winners

Gospel legend Kirk Franklin holds the record for most wins in this category.
06/01/2022
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It's All About the Hair

From intricate braids to mile-long locks, explore the unforgettable black hairstyles that made a statement on the BET Awards red carpet.
06/09/2022
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01:39

Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin Win Best Gospel/Inspirational

Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin take home the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for their song "We Win" at the BET Awards 2022.
06/26/2022
01:05

Kirk Franklin Speaks On R. Kelly: 'It's Hard to Separate An Artist From the Art'

Kelly will now stand trial in Illinois in August on federal child pornography and obstruction charges.
07/08/2022
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06:33

Mic Drop: The Best Speeches of the 2022 BET Awards

Janelle Monáe rejects bigotry, Latto sheds a tear, Kirk Franklin honors the next generation and a surprise guest celebrates Diddy in the most memorable speeches of the BET Awards 2022.
07/11/2022
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03:31

The Hottest Dance Moments of the 2022 BET Awards

Lizzo opens the 2022 BET Awards with a bang, and artists like Muni Long, Jack Harlow, Ella Mai, Latto and Kirk Franklin light up the stage all night with their smooth and sexy dance moves.
07/12/2022
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04:27

BET Awards 2022: Legendary Status

From host Taraji P. Henson to the A-list talent and unforgettable tribute to Lifetime Achievement honoree Sean "Diddy" Combs, look back at what took the BET Awards 2022 to legendary status.
07/12/2022
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05:01

First Time on the BET Awards Stage

Many artists performed on the BET Awards main stage for the very first time, including Muni Long, Latto, Fireboy DML, Jack Harlow and gospel group Maverick City Music.
07/14/2022
04:51

Divine Inspiration! Celebrate the 37th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards

Watch Kelonte Gavin, Melvin Crispell, and the night’s big winner, Pastor Mike McClure Jr., represent some of the very best in Gospel music today.
08/02/2022
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Classic Gospel Performances on "Soul Train," Pt. 1

R&B greats BeBe and CeCe Winans, Merry Clayton and Tramaine Hawkins bring gospel flavor to their "Soul Train" performances in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
11/29/2022
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03:13

Classic Gospel Performances on "Soul Train," Pt. 2

"Soul Train" flashes back to outstanding gospel performances from soulful singers CeCe Winans, Melba Moore and Tarralyn Ramsey.
11/30/2022
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Then & Now - Gospel Greats on "Soul Train"

The BET Soul Train Awards 2022 celebrate the artists who brought gospel flavor to "Soul Train," including Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, The Winans family and Mary Mary.
12/16/2022
03:28

Soul Train Awards 2023: 5 Collaborative Tracks by Maverick City Music

When it comes to powerful gospel music, what comes to mind for many is Kirk Franklin’s uplifting songs.
11/01/2023
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21:11

Soulful Gospel, Pt. 1

Check out this praise and worship music video playlist featuring Le'Andria Johnson, PJ Morton, Kelly Price, James Fortune and Erica Campbell.
11/09/2023
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21:11

Soulful Gospel, Pt. 2

Dive into this playlist featuring music videos from popular contemporary gospel artists, including PJ Morton, Erica Campbell, Tauren Wells and James Fortune.
11/09/2023
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