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Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Honor Kirk Franklin & Hezekiah Walker

Date Added: 1/14/2012 11:39:36 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 2

Gospel legends in the making, Kirk Franklin and Hezekiah Walker, were honored at Broadcast Music Inc's (BMI) 13th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon on January 13th in Nashville at Rocketown.

Over a dozen artists including Faith Evans, Fred Hammond, Kim Burrell, Marvin Sapp performed an inspiring musical tribute to the honorees.

In addition, Marvin Sapp was presen...

SR Gospel: Leandria Johnson Wins Sunday Best

Date Added: 06/21/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 2

After weeks of belting out soul-stirring songs, Leandria Johnson claimed the title of "Sunday Best" Sunday night !

Following in the footsteps of Crystal Aiken and Y'Anna Crawley, Johnson topped several talented singers to win the title with praise from 'Sunday Best' host Kirk Franklin and judges Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary and Yolanda Adams.

Speaking of the win via Gospel Accordi...

SR Gospel: Kirk Franklin, Caesar Essence 'Honorees'

Date Added: 05/06/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

Award winning Gospel recording stars Kirk Franklin and Shirley Caesar will be recognized at this year's Essence Music Festival !

Set to take place in New Orleans, LA with a line up that includes Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Keri Hilson, and Jill Scott, Franklin and Caesar will be honored during a special 'All Star Tribute' that also includes Bishop Paul and Pastor Debra Morton.

Acco...

SR Gospel: Kirk Franklin 'Blueprint' Giveaway, Plus CBS Sunday Morning

Date Added: 04/03/10 | By Njai Joszor | Comments: 0

The release of Kirk Franklin's forthcoming literary project 'The Blueprint' is swiftly approaching. With that said, Franklin is giving you a chance to win an autographed copy of the book !

According to Franklin (in video below), 'The Blueprint: A Plan For Living Above Life's Storms' can be yours by either joining him on Twitter* or submitting a video relating to the book by email*.

SR Gospel: Sunday Best Readies Premiere, New Judges

Date Added: 03/27/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 1

A premiere date has been set for the anticipated third season of Sunday Best !

In search of the next gospel singing sensation, following season two winner Y'anna Crawley and season one's Crystal Aikin, 'Sunday Best' returns April 4, 2010.

"This 11 week competition features amazing performances, hilarious and mouth dropping auditions, and surprise celebrity guests," reports&nbs...

SR Gospel: BET Sunday Best Wants You For New Auditions

Date Added: 02/17/10 | Newsroom | Comments: 31

BET's hit reality competition 'Sunday Best' is on its way back but, is in serious need of new contestants.

If you are talented and in need of a big break, three fresh audition dates are available to you within the next month.

According to organizers, auditions will begin February 20 in Detroit and conclude March 6 in Philadelphia. 

'Sunday Best' season three U.S. auditio...

Streets To Charts, Kirk Franklin Reveals 'Blueprint'

Date Added: 02/03/10 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Award-winning recording artist/producer Kirk Franklin has defied the odds. Turning negative aspects of his life riddled with drugs, teenage parenthood, poverty, and more into blessings by learning from them and moving forward, Franklin is now ready to release the anticipated literary project 'THE BLUEPRINT: A Plan for Living Above Life's Storms'.

Set for release via Gotham Books, Franklin...

Kirk Franklin, Gospel Greats Present Haiti Benefit Single

Date Added: 01/23/10 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

As gospel music artists gathered in Nashville, Tennessee to celebrate the biggest and brightest at the 25th Stellar Awards this past weekend, they also came together for a higher purpose.  With the recent tragic earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Kirk Franklin assembled numerous award-winning gospel music artists in Nashville's Quad Studios to lend their voices to "Are You Li...

SR Gospel: Sunday Best Auditions Revealed, Plus Dove Awards

Date Added: 12/26/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 2

If you've been polishing your vocals for BET's Sunday Best, it's almost time to head out to audition for your chance at appearing on the next season!

According to BET, auditions will be held in both Detroit and Atlanta in 2010, with additional cities to be announced at a later date.

Kicking off January 30 in Detroit, BET Sunday Best auditions will later be held in Atlanta February ...

SR Gospel: Sunday Best Nigeria, Plus News On Lawrence, Caesar

Date Added: 11/28/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

BET's hit reality/inspirational competition 'Sunday Best' has been green lit for another season.

According to BET sources, audition locations for the new season will soon take place, including an inaugural visit to Nigeria.

For the first time inspiring talent may audition in Lagos, Nigeria for a chance to compete for the 'Sunday Best' title, joining past contestants Crystal Aikin, Sh...

SR Gospel: Franklin, Sheard For UK Gospel Awards, Plus 'Sweet The Sound' Finale Set

Date Added: 11/21/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Kirk Franklin, Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard, CeCe Winans, and Deitrick Haddon are among those nominated for the first annual UK Gospel Music Awards !

Set to take place December 5, the inaugural UK Gospel Music Awards will be held at London Hilton Metropole with special performances from Rachel Kerr, Commission, DTWG (Desire To Worship God) and Jayess.

According to organizers, voting is now...

SR Gospel: Kirk Franklin Set For 'Just Me' Reality Journey ?

Date Added: 10/31/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

After a successful run with his first reality television project, 'Sunday Best,' Kirk Franklin is rumored to be eying another reality series with his family in tow.

Stepping away from the 'reality competition' arena, Franklin is said to be heading towards a more personal project titled "Is It Just Me".

"Kirk Franklin and Family are set to star in new TV Reality Show “Is It Just Me," ...

SR Gospel: Kirk Franklin Fights For Health via Summer Tour

Date Added: 05/23/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

Kirk Franklin, in association with the American Heart Association, is taking on health this summer through a special tour.

Set to kick off June 5 in Houston, Franklin's "The Fight of Our Life Health Tour" will aid in shedding light on strokes, a major threat to the African American community.

According to Fight of Our Life, strokes are the third leading cause of death and a leading...

SR Gospel: Franklin, Mary Mary Earn Dove Awards, Timothy Wright Memorial, plus Gospel Top 10

Date Added: 04/26/09 | By NjaiJoszor | Comments: 0

Kirk Franklin's "The Fight of My Life" earned top honors at this week's anticipated 40th Annual Dove Awards.

"The Fight of My Life," Franklin's 10th studio album, picked up Urban Album of The Year where it faced competition from Deitrick Haddon's 2008 effort "Revealed".

Franklin, also host of BET's 'Sunday Best', shared the stage with show judges Mary Mary who picked up an award fo...

Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary Lead Early 09' Grammy Winners

Date Added: 02/08/09 | By NjaiJoszor | Comments: 0

Gospel/Inspirational artist Kirk Franklin led an early list of Grammy Award winning artists Sunday.

In a pre-telecast ceremony, co-hosted by Wayne Brady, Franklin won awards for his latest album "The Fight Of My Life" and inspirational song "Help Me Believe".

Stellar Award-winning Gospel star Yolanda Adams accepted Franklin's awards just after giving Mary Mary an award for Best Gospe...