The Kirk Franklin Era

Kirk Franklin comes back for another year of great gospel!

What a Time to Be Alive: The Kirk Franklin Era - Kirk Franklin is one of the best to ever touch the gospel scene. He's revolutionized the way we approach gospel music altogether. (Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images for NAACP)

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What a Time to Be Alive: The Kirk Franklin Era - Kirk Franklin is one of the best to ever touch the gospel scene. He's revolutionized the way we approach gospel music altogether. (Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images for NAACP)

Photo By Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images for NAACP

Do You Want a Revolution - Kirk Franklin changed the sound of contemporary gospel and added beats that made us move and groove. In fact, he was the epitome of contemporary gospel back in the '90s with his "Revolution." (Photo: Gospo Centric Records)

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Do You Want a Revolution - Kirk Franklin changed the sound of contemporary gospel and added beats that made us move and groove. In fact, he was the epitome of contemporary gospel back in the '90s with his "Revolution." (Photo: Gospo Centric Records)

Stomp! - "For those of you that think gospel music has gone to far / You think we got too radical with our message? / Well I got news for you / You ain't heard nothin' yet!" (Photo: Interscope Records)

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Stomp! - "For those of you that think gospel music has gone to far / You think we got too radical with our message? / Well I got news for you / You ain't heard nothin' yet!" (Photo: Interscope Records)

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Sunday Best - Kirk Franklin went on to host and executive produce the BET gospel hit show, Sunday Best. The winner of Sunday Best also wins a recording contract with the legendary man of gospel, himself. (Photo: BET)

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The Best of Sunday Best - Sunday Best looked high and low for the best host and they discovered Kirk Franklin was the perfect fit. He embodies Sunday Best, bringing both fun and standard to the stage every Sunday night. (Photo: BET)

The Rebirth - The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin is certified Platinum and it includes some of our favorite tracks, like "Brighter Day," "Hosanna" and "He Reigns (The Medley)."  (Photo: Gospo Centric Records)

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The Rebirth - The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin is certified Platinum and it includes some of our favorite tracks, like "Brighter Day," "Hosanna" and "He Reigns (The Medley)."  (Photo: Gospo Centric Records)

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1NC - Kirk Franklin presented the world with an amazing inspirational group called 1NC aka One Nation Crew. Their album was released on February 8, 2000, and included hits such as "Nobody,' "Unconditional" and "Could've Been Me." (Photo: J. Vespa/WireImage)

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1NC - Kirk Franklin presented the world with an amazing inspirational group called 1NC aka One Nation Crew. Their album was released on February 8, 2000, and included hits such as "Nobody,' "Unconditional" and "Could've Been Me." (Photo: J. Vespa/WireImage)

Wanna Be Happy? - Although Kirk Franklin was reluctant to release his newest song "Wanna Be Happy?," it ended up landing him the No. 1 spot, becoming the best performing first-week digital single in the history of gospel sales.(Photo: Fo Yo Soul Recordings and RCA Records)

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Wanna Be Happy? - Although Kirk Franklin was reluctant to release his newest song "Wanna Be Happy?," it ended up landing him the No. 1 spot, becoming the best performing first-week digital single in the history of gospel sales.(Photo: Fo Yo Soul Recordings and RCA Records)

I Smile - Just in time to brighten up your day, Kirk Franklin released his single "I Smile" from his album Hello Fear. The single is a fun and upbeat declaration you can live above and beyond what you're feeling and instead live based on God's Word. (Photo: Verity Gospel Music Group)

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I Smile - Just in time to brighten up your day, Kirk Franklin released his single "I Smile" from his album Hello Fear. The single is a fun and upbeat declaration you can live above and beyond what you're feeling and instead live based on God's Word. (Photo: Verity Gospel Music Group)

Sweetest Name - Kirk Franklin has inspired so many artists who have been blessed to come after him as he really expanded the lanes of gospel, in turn making Christian people more open to hearing a new gospel sound. (Photo: Verity Gospel Music Group)

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Sweetest Name - Kirk Franklin has inspired so many artists who have been blessed to come after him as he really expanded the lanes of gospel, in turn making Christian people more open to hearing a new gospel sound. (Photo: Verity Gospel Music Group)

Imagine Me - Kirk Franklin is back to take charge on the Celebration of Gospel stage like he has done many times before! Check it out on Sunday, January 31 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Zomba Gospel)

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Imagine Me - Kirk Franklin is back to take charge on the Celebration of Gospel stage like he has done many times before! Check it out on Sunday, January 31 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Zomba Gospel)