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A Night of Praise and Triumph: EEW Magazine Celebrates Christian and Gospel Victories at the 66th Grammy Awards
While the Grammy Awards celebrated a broad spectrum of musical achievements, EEW Magazine Online is placing the spotlight on the artists who uplift with every note they sing—particularly those from the Christian and Gospel genres.
Kirk Franklin On Cursing Out His Son, Kerrion: ‘There is a standard and I didn’t meet it’
In a new interview with The Breakfast Club, the 52-year-old father of 34-year-old Kerrion Franklin – the one on the receiving end of the vulgar tongue-lashing – is taking accountability and acknowledging his failure.
Kingdom Book 1: Mav City, Kirk Franklin highlight injustice and bring hope through gospel
Music collective Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin – both Grammy winners – are centering their focus on the injustices around mass incarceration by amplifying the voices of 1,300 inmates at Everglades Correctional Facility in Florida.
Here’s why the audio of Kirk Frankling verbally abusing his son is so shocking
While no Christian is perfect, Ephesians 5:4 does condemn “filthiness” coming from a believer’s mouth, which is what makes a newly-leaked recording of sixteen-time Grammy-winning artist, songwriter, and producer, Kirk Franklin, so shocking.
Kirk Franklin sends prayers to Kobe Bryant’s family during Grammy acceptance speech
During his acceptance speech, the songwriter and composer acknowledged the passing of 41-year-old NBA icon Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter accident Sunday morning along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
Kirk Franklin is boycotting Dove Awards for editing his speech acknowledging police killing of Atatiana Jefferson
Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin says he’s boycotting the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards after they edited out part of his acceptance speech earlier this month in which he called for prayers after a white police officer shot Atatiana Jefferson, a black woman, in her home.
LaShawn Daniels laid to rest in private funeral, Kirk Franklin airs grief on social media
On Tuesday, Sep. 10, family and friends laid to rest GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, LaShawn “Big Shiz” Daniels, who died in a tragic car accident. Kirk Franklin, who was among those in attendance at the invitation-only, private funeral, had a difficult time processing the loss.
WATCH: Kirk Franklin condemns ‘white-washing’ of Christianity and some white Christians’ ignorance of systemic racism
Gospel recording artist, Kirk Franklin is decrying the division that exists among black and white Christians. During his interview with “The Breakfast Club” he condemned America’s “white-washing” of Christianity, and white Christians’ ignorance about the negative impact of systemic racism on black and brown people.
Gospel News: Kirk Franklin announces the 'better than ever' return of BET ‘Sunday Best’
Aspiring singers of all ages have reason to raise their voices in joy. BET has announced an all-new season of the hit reality TV singing competition “Sunday Best,” that draws millions of viewers across the country.
Tori Kelly wins two Gospel Grammys, thanks her ‘hero’ producer Kirk Franklin
When former pop singer, Tori Kelly, a Christian, decided to venture into the gospel music genre, she tapped GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and composer, Kirk Franklin. That decision helped her earn two Grammys.
Kirk Franklin buys wife Tammy 23 dozen roses for 23 years of marriage
After more than two decades of marriage, GRAMMY® Award-winning composer, Kirk Franklin, continues to shower his bride with affection in the most creative and romantic ways.
Feeling discouraged in your purpose? Dr. Tony Evans encourages leaders called to 'a small place'
Have you ever felt like you weren’t flourishing in your purpose and began to question whether God even called you in the first place? If so, Dr. Tony Evans has some words of wisdom for you. “You cannot confuse purpose with scope,” said the senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX,
Faith and Football: Tasha Cobbs Leonard confirmed for 2019 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration
The Super Bowl appears to be struggling to secure African-American halftime performers because no NFL team will hire former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick who took a knee to protest police shootings of unarmed black men. But the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration isn’t having the same issues…
Jesus, Our Peace: Kirk Franklin & more head to Nigeria to exalt the Prince of Peace in turbulent times
In turbulent times like these, gatherings of worshipers exalting Christ, the Prince of Peace, is needed like never before. On Friday, December 7, 2018, Lagos will host The Experience 13, an annual musical gathering. This year’s theme is Jesus, Our Peace.
Kirk Franklin confesses struggle to forgive terminally ill biological father: ‘I’ve lived my entire life hating this man’
Kirk Franklin may have written many songs about love and forgiveness, but he says, he wasn’t practicing what he preached—that is, until recently when he learned his biological father, whom he never knew, has only “3-6 months to live.” Now he’s trying to forgive his dad.
Buzzworthy Music: Soulful Christian singer Tori Kelly drops 'Never Alone' featuring Kirk Franklin
Capitol Records will release Tori Kelly’s new project, Hiding Place, on September 14. Today, as the pre-order launched, the GRAMMY®-nominated artist shared the first single, “Never Alone," featuring Kirk Franklin.
Kirk Franklin calls out Christians' 'hypocritical' behavior
Grammy-winning Gospel composer, Kirk Franklin, says he thinks fellow Christians should show more compassion to their weak and faltering brothers and sisters in Christ. He recently called out what he perceives as “hypocritical” behavior.
Kirk Franklin calls out prosperity preacher Jesse Duplantis for ‘abuse of power’ after he attempts to milk donors for $54 million jet purchase
GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin is speaking out against a Louisiana-based prosperity preacher who says Jesus told him to buy his fourth private jet. See what Franklin had to say.
Kirk Franklin is a huge fan of ‘Black Panther’ and has seen the movie three times
“Black Panther” scored $111.7 million at the North American box office in its second week.
Ryan Coogler can, in part, thank Kirk Franklin and his family for that.