Kirk Franklin Black Music Icon Award

Kirk Franklin receives the 2025 Black Music Icon Award: A tribute to his musical legacy On Thursday January 30, 2025, Kirk Franklinaward-winning artist, composer and producer Grammy Awardswill be honored during the fourth edition of the Recording Academy Honors presented by the Black Music Collective at the Fairmont Century Plaza. He will receive the prestigious Black Music Icon Awardrewarding creators of black music whosecommitment has profoundly influenced the industry and whose legacy continues to inspire millions around the world. Kirk Franklin: A pioneer of modern gospel A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Kirk Franklin revolutionized gospel music by merging gospel, R&B And hip-hop. At the age of four, he began playing the...