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Nashville, TN (November 23, 2021) – RCA Inspiration celebrates two nominations for the 64th GRAMMY® Awards, with nominations for artists in both Gospel and the Contemporary Christian Music categories. Nominated in the Best Gospel Album category is Mali Music (K Approved Enterprises/RCA Inspiration) as a co-performer on the Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music collaboration album Jonny x Mali: Live in LA. Their EP project of live performances was released in September 2021, in partnership between Mali’s imprint K Approved Enterprises, RCA Inspiration, Jonathan’s Life Room Label and eOne Music (now named MNRK Music Group). Separately, Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA) received a nomination in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category, as a co-performer on the Lil Baby x Kirk Franklin track “We Win.” Released in May 2021, the song was featured on the Space Jam: A New Legacy Official Soundtrack, which was released by Republic Records and Warner Bros. Pictures. ...

Franklin inspires children in poverty through months of virtual mentoring   COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Grammy-winning music artist Kirk Franklin has teamed up with Compassion International to re-release his single, “ Lean on Me ,” featuring the voices of youth living in poverty around the world.    For the past several months, Franklin has been working with youth from all 25 countries in Compassion’s child development program. Through virtual auditions and rehearsals, the Compassion Youth Choir, made up of more than 120 youth, ages 11-19, worked with the artist to record the song, which was originally released in 1998.    After a trip to the Dominican Republic with Compassion in early 2020, Franklin felt called by God to use his talents, platform, and personal story to inspire youth around the world to pursue their own giftings.    In late 2020, Compassion sent out a call to youth in its field countries , where the ministry serves children in poverty,...

Epic Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, have released the second wave of expanded digital editions of essential titles in The Jacksons catalog:  Triumph  (1980),  Victory  (1984), and  2300  Jackson Street  (1989).  In addition to The Jacksons X MLK remix released on  March 19 , the Triumph re-release includes two additional new remixes of The Jacksons' "Can You Feel It":  The Kirk Franklin Remix and The Island Remix featuring  David Sanborn . "These albums were released at a defining time in our career, and we thank Sony Music for recognizing the legacy of this music and our historic relationship with the label," said Jackie,  Marlon and Tito Jackson . The third single from the  Triumph  album, "Can You Feel It" hit #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Charts (and #77 on the Hot 100) following its release in  March 1981 . Written and arranged by  Michael Jackson ...

 LEAKED AUDIO ON KIRK FRANKLIN CURSING AT HIS SON View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swank Media LLC (@kerrionrashad) (The Slice): Gospel legend Kirk Franklin has released an apology for his part in an expletive-riddled argument with his first born son and opens up about the private ordeal on the Kamron Hall Show that airs today. In case you missed it, here is background on the situation that was trending last week. . . A conversation between Franklin and his son that went left also went viral after being exposed on Instagram. "I will put my foot up your a**!," yells the gospel legend before hanging up on his son. An unidentified person is heard laughing in the background as the "Love Theory" artist angrily unloads insults at the child he fathered before starting a family and marrying Tammy Collins 25 years ago. The heated exchange that his estranged son Kerrion Franklin leaked on has his Franklin's Christian fanbase taking s...

  KIRK FRANKLIN AND SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT DEBUT NEW PODCAST SERIES, “GOOD WORDS WITH KIRK FRANKLIN” TODAY Pharrell Williams Joins Franklin for First Episode,  Available Now Trailblazing Artist Leads Important Conversations with Chance the Rapper, Chris Paul, Glennon Doyle, H.E.R, Kelly Rowland and More   New York – February 9, 2021 –  Sixteen-time GRAMMY-winning artist, songwriter and producer   Kirk Franklin and Sony Music Entertainment today announced the launch of “Good Words with Kirk Franklin,” a new podcast series that  welcomes people from every cross section of life who seek inspiration and empowerment. Through intimate conversations exploring faith, redemption, and the realities of today's world, Franklin invites listeners into shared moments with some of the biggest names across entertainment, beginning with Pharrell Williams. The first episode is  available now . In a deeply personal and introspective conversation that explores shared com...

(NEW YORK):   The  2020 “Soul Train Awards”  celebrated the best in soul, R&B and hip hop by highlighting both living legends and breakout stars with unrivaled musical moments and show-stopping performances. The awards show, which aired this evening, November 29, 2020 at 8 PM EST on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 was hosted by the iconic best friend duo   Tisha Campbell  and  Tichina Arnold , who also brought their chemistry to the stage as the show’s opening musical acts. Chris Brown  led the pack as the evening’s most awarded artist, dominating in four categories including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist and the shared honors of Song of the Year, Best Dance Performance and Best Collaboration with  Young Thug  for their hit “Go Crazy.”  H.E.R.  followed closely with two awards: Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award for “I Can’t Breathe." Honoring artists across 12 categories, the ...

RECORDING ACADEMY ®  ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 62ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS ® FIRST-TIME NOMINEES LIZZO, BILLIE EILISH AND LIL NAS X ARE THIS YEAR'S MOST NOMINATED ARTISTS SANTA MONICA, CALIF. —Recording Academy ®  President/CEO  Deborah Dugan  alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer  Harvey Mason Jr. , as well as GRAMMY Awards ®  host  Alicia Keys  and past two-time GRAMMY ®  nominee  Bebe Rexha , revealed on Nov. 20, 2019 nominees for the  62nd GRAMMY Awards  in select categories. This year's nominees reflect a melting pot of artistic innovation that defined the year in music, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of established artists and the industry-shifting impact of rising music creators. Leading nominees  Lizzo (8) ,  Billie Eilish (6)  and  Lil Nas X (6)  not only topped the charts but ignited a cultural conversation around their genre-ben...

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin. Photo by Mona Austin By Mona Austin (The Slice): Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin is protesting the Gospel Music Association, producers of the Dove Awards and their broadcasting partner the Trinity  Broadcasting Network (TBN). In a video posted on Facebook, the artist explained "history has repeated itself" with a recurrence of his comments being edited out of the Dove Awards telecast. "Today I feel like quitting, I am heart-broken that I even have to share this with you," he starts the video saying. Franklin's sentiment reflects the micro-aggressive behaviors in business and society that  bring to light what many Africans-Americans perceive as blatant discrimination decades beyond the Civil Rights Era. VIDEO: Kirk Franklin announces personal boycott of Dove Awards and TBN Continuing, the Sunday Best host details the background on why he is taking a personal stand. He referred back to the year when h...