Kirk Franklin is an American Gospel musician, choir director and Author. He is said to have worked with a number of urban contemporary gospel choirs. He has also won multiple awards including eight Grammy awards
The 59th Grammy awards which held on Sunday the 12th of February 2017 added yet another Grammy to Kirk franklin’s bag of awards thereby making it his 9th Grammy award.
The winner of the best gospel Album; Losing My Religion knocked out the likes of Tim bowman, Shirley Ceaser, Todd Dulaney and William Murphy.
Other Winners under the Gospel Music awards are as follows;
Best Gospel Performance/ Song
Album – One way
Tamela Mann
Song Writer – Kirk Franklin
Best Contemporary Christian Album
Album – Love Remains
Artist – Natalie Scott an the Scott Family
Best Roots Gospel Album
Album – Hymns
Artist – Joey and Rory
