Grammy-winning gospel singer Kirk Franklin will be honored with the Black Music Icon Award at a Recording Academy event in Los Angeles. Before receiving the award, Franklin performed 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at the HBCU Swingman Classic baseball game.
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin , a Grammy Award winner, performed 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' before the national anthem at the HBCU Swingman Classic baseball game on July 12, 2024, at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Franklin will be honored with the Black Music Icon Award at a Recording Academy event in Los Angeles on January 30.
'Kirk has not only revolutionized gospel music, but has also bridged the gap between genres, redefining the possibilities of musical expression and inspiring generations with his message of hope and faith,' said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. in a news release. 'His unwavering dedication to his craft and his legacy of service embody the very essence of the Black Music Icon Award. We look forward to honoring Kirk for his profound influence on the industry and the countless lives he continues to touch worldwide,' Mason Jr. continued. Franklin is nominated for Best Gospel Album at this year's ceremony, which will be televised from Los Angeles on February 2 and serve as a fundraiser for wildfire relief. Franklin has spoken openly about finding solace in his music. 'I'm very grateful that I had the music to put all of it in, because if I did not have the music, it would have destroyed me,' he said. A paternity test led to the discovery of his birth father, Richard Hubbard, who lived about 10 minutes from where Franklin grew up in Fort Worth. Franklin felt vulnerable leading up to his first performance back home since learning the news, he said in 2023. But he will always have a soft spot for his city.
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