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This broad appeal would prove to be a recurring theme in Franklin 's collaborations with the Family 's Whatcha Lookin' 4 and another choir, God's Property 's The Nu Nation Project , as well as in his subsequent solo career, which he started with The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin He remains a perennial chart success and a frequent Grammy winner, proven repeatedly with Top 20, award-winning albums such as Hero , Hello Fear , Losing My Religion , and Long Live Love Abandoned by his mother and having never known his father, Franklin was raised in Fort Worth, Texas, by his Aunt Gertrude, a deeply religious woman who maintained a strict Baptist household. When he was four years old, his aunt paid for his piano lessons by collecting aluminum cans. A natural musician who could sight-read and play by ear with equal facility, Franklin received his first contract offer at the age of seven, which his aunt promptly turned down. At age 11, he was leading the Mt. Rose Baptist Church adult choir near Dallas.
Kirk Dewayne Franklin born January 26, is an American choir director , gospel musician , singer, songwriter, and author. He has won numerous awards, including 16 Grammy Awards. A native of Fort Worth, Texas , Franklin was raised by his aunt, Gertrude, having been abandoned as a baby by his mother. Kirk excelled and was able to read and write music while also playing by ear. At the age of seven, Franklin received his first contract which his aunt turned down. Rose Baptist Church adult choir at eleven years of age.
We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. This broad appeal would prove to be a recurring theme in Franklin's collaborations with the Family 's Whatcha Lookin' 4 and another choir, God's Property 's The Nu Nation Project , as well as in his subsequent solo career, which he started with The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin He remains a perennial chart success and a frequent Grammy winner, proven repeatedly with Top 20, award-winning albums such as Hero , Hello Fear , Losing My Religion , and Long Live Love