He is known for leading urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God's Property and One Nation Crew (1NC), and has won multiple awards, including twelve Grammy Awards. Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American gospel musician, singer, songwriter, choir director, and author. Top 100 Greatest Hip-hop/Rap Singles Of All Time."HERO" in-stores everywhere October 4, 2005. For additional information and a listing of tour dates go to Franklin's new website. Franklin will also be hitting the road this fall on a promotion tour in support of the album. This follows recent high profile appearances including Bishop TD Jakes' Mega-Fest 2005 and a national performance on TBN. The first single, "Looking For You", is a blazing party track featuring a sample from the classic Patrice Rushen hit song "Haven't You Heard." The summer anthem impacts at urban and gospel radio on August 29th and will also be accompanied by a 12 inch that will be serviced to DJ's and clubs. A host of musical all-stars have joined Franklin on the "HERO" project, including Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams, Ty Tribbett, Dorinda Clark-Cole, tobyMac, and P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval. As always, Franklin offers inspiring, encouraging music for ALL people in and out of the church. The album is a collection of songs that reflect Franklin's growth and progression from the cutting edge record-breaking artist on his biggest song to date, "Stomp", to his current roles as husband, father, businessman, and youth pastor. The Texas native, who made musical history and forever altered the face of contemporary Gospel with the release of his multi-platinum selling debut album Kirk Franklin and the Family in 1993, still remains the biggest-selling urban contemporary Gospel artist in Soundscan history. "HERO", the first release on Franklin's new Fo Yo Soul Entertainment label (in association with Zomba Label Group) and his first since 2002's platinum-selling The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin, represents the next level in the internationally known artists' career. Kirk Franklin, who is undeniably one of Gospel music's best selling artists and it's biggest star, is scheduled to release his fifth album, "HERO" on October 4, 2005.
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