Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American choir director, gospel singer, songwriter, and author. He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God’s Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC) among many others. He has won numerous awards, including 16 Grammy Awards. Variety dubbed Franklin as a “Reigning King of Urban Gospel”, and is one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame.
instruments played
Piano
Vocals
Associated Acts
The Family, God's Property, 1NC
Children
3
Education
Oscar Dean Wyatt High School
Genres
Christian hip hop, soul, contemporary gospel
Labels
RCA Inspiration Fo Yo Soul Zomba RCA B-Rite GospoCentric Sparrow
Occupation
Choir director singer songwriter record producer author
Organization
Franklin Imagine Group
Spouses
Tammy Collins (m. 1996)
Website
Years Active
1992 present
Name
Kirk Franklin
Nationality
United States of America