Kirk Franklin: Pioneer of Contemporary Gospel
Kirk Franklin, an iconic figure in contemporary gospel for over thirty years, announces his 2024 tour with renowned artists such as Israel Houghton David and Tamela Mann, Tye Tribbett And The Clark Sisters. The tour will cover various cities in UNITED STATES and will expand to Canada. Franklin has made her mark on the gospel music industry with her multiple Grammy Awards and successful collaborations.
For more than three decades, Kirk Franklin has been at the forefront of contemporary gospel music. A Texas native, he demonstrated musical talent at a young age, learning piano at age four and becoming music director of his church choir at age 11. In 1992, he formed a 17-piece choir, The Family, with whom he released five albums and won three Grammy Awards before disbanding in 2000. His 2002 solo album The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin reached number four on the Billboard 200. Beginning in 2005, he continued to chart with Grammy-winning albums including Hero, Wanna Be Happy?, and Love Theory. In 2023, he won three Grammy Awards with Maverick City Music for their joint live album, Kingdom Book One.
Kirk Franklin Tour Dates 2024
05/26 – Irving, TX** @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (7,000 seats)
06/14 – Raleigh, NC** @ North Carolina Museum of Art
06/09 – Philadelphia, PA** @ Wells Fargo Center (19,500 seats)
07/09 – Baltimore, MD** @ CFG Bank Arena (14,000 seats)
08/09 – Boston, MA** @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway (5,000 seats)
11/09 – Toronto, ON** @ The Theater at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (5,000 seats)
09/13 – Cincinnati, OH** @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center (4,500 seats)
09/15 – Detroit, MI** @ Little Caesars Arena (20,000 seats)
09/17 – Kansas City, MO** @ T-Mobile Center (19,252 seats)
09/19 – Columbus, OH** @ Nationwide Arena (19,500 seats)
09/20 – Chicago, IL** @ Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC (9,500 seats)
09/21 – Indianapolis, IN** @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse (20,000 seats)
09/22 – St. Louis, MO** @ Enterprise Center (18,096 seats)
09/25 – Charlotte, NC** @ Bojangles Coliseum (9,605 seats)
09/26 – Raleigh, NC** @ PNC Arena (19,722 seats)
09/28 – Norfolk, VA** @ Scope Arena (11,000 seats)
09/29 – Washington, DC** @ Capital One Arena (20,356 seats)
02/10 – Brooklyn, NY** @ Barclays Center (19,000 seats)
03/10 – Newark, NJ** @ Prudential Center (19,500 seats)
05/10 – Birmingham, AL** @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC (19,000 seats)
06/10 – Atlanta, GA** @ State Farm Arena (21,000 seats)
08/10 – Miami, FL** @ FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park (10,000 seats)
10/10 – Tampa, FL** @ Amalie Arena (21,500 seats)
11/10 – Orlando, FL** @ Addition Financial Arena (10,000 seats)
12/10 – Jacksonville, FL** @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (15,000 seats)
10/13 – New Orleans, LA** @ UNO Lakefront Arena (10,000 seats)
10/17 – Cedar Park, TX** @ HEB Center at Cedar Park (8,000 seats)
10/20 – Memphis, TN** @ FedExForum (18,119 places)
10/21 – Oklahoma City, OK** @ Paycom Center (18,203 seats)
10/24 – San Antonio, TX** @ Frost Bank Center (18,581 seats)
10/27 – Fort Worth, TX** @ Dickies Arena (14,000 seats)
10/30 – Anaheim, CA** @ Honda Center (18,336 seats)
01/11 – Oakland, CA** @ Oakland Arena (19,596 seats)
02/11 – San Diego, CA** @ Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University (12,414 seats)
03/11 – Inglewood, CA** @ Kia Forum (17,505 seats)
About the artists
Israel Houghton is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and producer, best known for his group Israel & New Breed. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for his contributions to contemporary gospel music.
Popular music: Friend of God, You Are Good, Alpha and Omega, Jesus at the Center, Hosanna
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David and Tamela Mann are a husband and wife duo, known for their contributions to gospel music and theater. Tamela is a multi-award winning singer and actress, while David is a comedian and singer.
Popular music: Take Me to the King, I Can Only Imagine, God Provides, Change Me, Step Aside
Tye Tribbett is an American singer, songwriter, and worship leader. His music is known for its energy and innovation, combining elements of classic gospel with contemporary sounds.
Popular music: Victory, He Turned It, If He Did It Before… Same God, Work It Out, What Can I Do
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The Clark Sisters: Considered the queens of gospel music, The Clark Sisters are a family vocal group formed in the 1970s. They are known for their complex harmonies and their influence on the gospel genre.
Popular music: You Brought the Sunshine, Is My Living in Vain, Blessed & Highly Favored, Expect Your Miracle, Name It Claim It
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