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Kirk Franklin | |
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 Franklin in 1998 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Urban contemporary gospel, Christian hip hop |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Website | www |
Kirk Franklin is a contemporary gospel singer, author, and leader of urban contemporary choirs such as The Family, Nu Nation, God's Property, and 1NC (One Nation Crew). He has been honored with numerous awards and nominations for his work in music.
| Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist | Won | |
| 2021 | Favorite Artist - Gospel | Nominated |
The Dove Awards are awarded annually by the Gospel Music Association. [1]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Traditional Gospel Album of the Year | Kirk Franklin & the Family | Won | [2] |
| 1993 | Traditional Gospel Song of the Year | "Why We Sing" | Won | [2] |
| 1996 | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | Whatcha Lookin' 4 | Won | [2] |
| 1998 | Urban Album of the Year | God's Property | Won | [3] |
| 1998 | Urban Song of the Year | "Stomp" (shared with co-songwriters) | Won | [3] |
| 1999 | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | The Nu Nation Project | Won | [3] |
| 2000 | Urban Song of the Year | "Revolution" | Won | [4] |
| 2001 | Urban Gospel Album of the Year | "Kirk Franklin Presents 1NC" | Won | [5] |
| 2001 | Urban Song of the Year | "Nobody" (Kirk Franklin & 1NC) | Nominated | [5] |
| 2002 | Urban Recorded Song of the Year | "Thank You" (with Mary Mary) | Won | [6] |
| 2003 | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin | Won | [7] |
| 2006 | Urban Gospel Album of the Year | Hero | Won | [8] |
| 2006 | Urban Song of the Year | "Looking for You" (shared with co-songwriters) | Won | [8] |
| 2007 | Urban Recorded Song of the Year | "Imagine Me" | Won | [9] |
| 2007 | Song of the Year | "Imagine Me" | Nominated | [10] |
| 2009 | Urban Album of the Year | The Fight of My Life | Won | [11] |
| 2009 | Urban Recorded Song of the Year | "Declaration (This Is It)" | Nominated | [12] |
| 2012 | Song of the Year | "I Smile" (shared with co-songwriters) | Nominated | [2] |
| 2012 | Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | [13] | |
| 2012 | Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "I Smile" (shared with co-songwriters) | Won | [2] |
| 2012 | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | Hello Fear | Won | [2] |
| 2014 | Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Take Me To the King" (shared with Tamela Mann, performer) | Won | [2] |
| 2016 | Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year | Losing My Religion | Won | [2] |
| 2016 | Gospel Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | [2] |
| 2017 | Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year | "My World Needs You" | Won | [2] |
| 2019 | Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Love Theory" | Won | [14] |
| 2019 | Gospel Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | [14] |
| 2020 | Gospel Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [15] [16] |
| Song of the Year | "Love Theory" | Nominated | ||
| Songwriter of the Year (Artist) | Himself | Nominated | ||
| Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | Long Live Love | Won | ||
| 2021 | Song of the Year | "Together" | Nominated | [17] |
| Songwriter of the Year | Himself | Nominated | ||
| Gospel Artist of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year | "Together" (with For King & Country and Tori Kelly) | Nominated | ||
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). [18]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Whatcha Lookin' 4 (Kirk Franklin & The Family) | Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album | Won | [19] |
| 1998 | God's Property | Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album | Won | [20] |
| "Stomp" | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated | ||
| Best R&B Song | Nominated | |||
| Himself | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Nominated | ||
| 1999 | The Nu Nation Project | Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album | Won | [21] |
| "Lean on Me" | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best R&B Song | Nominated | |||
| Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated | |||
| 2006 | "Looking For You" | Best Gospel Performance | Nominated | |
| 2007 | "Imagine Me" | Best Gospel Song | Won | [22] |
| Hero | Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album | Won | [22] | |
| 2009 | "Help Me Believe" | Best Gospel Song | Won | [23] |
| The Fight of My Life | Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album | Won | [23] | |
| 2012 | "Hello Fear" | Best Gospel Song | Won | [24] |
| Hello Fear | Best Gospel Album | Won | [24] | |
| 2015 | "Love on the Radio" | Best Gospel Performance/Song | Nominated | |
| 2016 | "Wanna Be Happy?" | Best Gospel Performance/Song | Won | [25] |
| 2017 | "Ultralight Beam" (with Kanye West, Chance the Rapper, The-Dream and Kelly Price) | Best Rap Song | Nominated | [26] |
| Best Rap/Sung Performance | Nominated | |||
| "God Provides" | Best Gospel Performance/Song | Won | ||
| Losing My Religion | Best Gospel Album | Won | ||
| 2019 | "Never Alone" (shared with Tori Kelly) | Best Gospel Performance/Song | Won | [27] |
| "Hiding Place" | Best Gospel Album | Won | [28] | |
| 2020 | "Love Theory" | Best Gospel Performance/Song | Won | [29] |
| "Long Live Love" | Best Gospel Album | Won | [28] | |
| 2023 | "Kingdom" (with Maverick City Music) | Best Gospel Performance/Song | Won | [30] |
| "Fear Is Not My Future" (with Maverick City Music) | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song | Won | ||
| Kingdom Book One (with Maverick City Music) | Best Gospel Album | Won | ||
| 2024 | "All Things" | Best Gospel Performance/Song | Won | [31] |
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song | "Strong God" | Nominated | [32] |
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Artist of the Year | Won | [33] | |
| Song of the Year | "Lean On Me" | Won | [33] | |
| Producer of the Year | The Nu Nation Project | Won | [33] | |
| CD of the Year | The Nu Nation Project | Won | [33] | |
| Contemporary CD of the Year | The Nu Nation Project | Won | [33] | |
| Music Video of the Year | "Lean On Me" | Won | [33] | |
| Contemporary Choir of the Year | The Nu Nation Project | Won | [33] | |
| Rap Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year | The Nu Nation Project | Won | [33] | |
| Urban/Inspirational Performance of the Year | "Thank You" (with Mary Mary) | Won | [33] | |
| 2002 | Producer of the Year | Kingdom Come Soundtrack | Nominated | [34] |
| Urban/Inspirational Performance of the Year | Kingdom Come Soundtrack (with Mary Mary) | Won | [34] | |
| Music Video of the Year | "Thank You" (with Mary Mary) | Nominated | [34] | |
| Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year | Kingdom Come Soundtrack | Won | [34] | |
| 2003 | Artist of the Year | The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin | Won | [35] |
| Song of the Year | "Hosanna" | Won | [35] | |
| Producer of the Year | The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin | Won | [35] | |
| CD of the Year | The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin | Won | [35] | |
| Music Video of the Year | "Hosanna" | Won | [35] | |
| 2007 | CD of the Year | Hero | Won | [36] |
| Artist of the Year | Nominated | [36] | ||
| Song of the Year | "Looking For You" | Nominated | [36] | |
| Producer of the Year | Hero | Nominated | [36] | |
| Contemporary CD of the Year | Hero | Nominated | [36] | |
| Music Video of the Year | "Looking For You" | Nominated | [36] | |
| 2008 | Artist of the Year | The Fight of My Life | Nominated | [37] |
| CD of the Year | The Fight of My Life | Nominated | [37] | |
| Producer of the Year | The Fight of My Life | Nominated | [37] | |
| Urban/ Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year | "Declaration: (This Is It)" | Won | [37] | |
| Music Video of the Year | "Declaration: (This Is It)" | Nominated | [37] | |
| 2011 | Special Event CD of the Year | Are You Listening | Nominated | [38] |
| 2012 | Artist of the Year | Nominated | [39] | |
| Song of the Year | "I Smile" | Won | [39] | |
| CD of the Year | I Smile | Won | [39] | |
| Producer of the Year | Hello Fear | Won | [39] | |
| Contemporary CD of the Year | Hello Fear | Won | [39] | |
| Urban/ Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year | "I Smile" | Nominated | [39] | |
| 2014 | Song of the Year | "Take Me To the King" | Won | [40] |
| Producer of the Year | Best Days | Nominated | [40] |
| Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best Gospel Act | Won | [41] |
| Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Gospel/Inspirational Award | Won | [42] |
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