Kirk Franklin
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Marital Challenges and Public Rumors
Franklin also acknowledged having an affair after his marriage began, a disclosure which tested their relationship yet again. However, he and Tammy leaned on their faith and mutual support to overcome the situation. Tammy has spoken publicly about her decision to support Franklin, asserting that their bond was strong enough to withstand such trials.
Quick Facts
- Height
- 1.66 m
- Children
- Caziah Franklin, Kerrion Franklin, Carrington Franklin, Kennedy Franklin
- T.V. Show(s)
- Joyful Noise, Something to Sing About
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- Profession
- Musician, songwriter, record producer, choir director
- Date of Birth
- 26-01-1970
- Birth Place
- Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
- Nationality
- American
- Marital Status
- Married
- Net Worth
- $8.5 million
- Birth Sign
- Aquarius
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Wife
- Tammy Collins
- Marriage Date
- 20-01-1996
- Charity
- American Heart Association ,American Stroke Association
- Birth Date
- 26 Jan, 1970
- Age
- 50 yrs
- Occupations
- Singer
Musician
Choir director - Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Fort Worth
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American musician
- Twitter Id
- Kirkfranklin
- Net Worth 2021
- 8.5 million
People Mentioned in This Biography
While rumors have circulated suggesting infidelity with a secret girlfriend, Franklin has denied such claims. He admitted to having had multiple romantic relationships before meeting Tammy, but stated that his relationship with her marked a turning point in his life. Tammy has also acknowledged that while their marriage endured many ups and downs, they were committed to working through their challenges together.
Mainstream Success and Album Releases
In 2002, Franklin released The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin, which topped the Gospel Albums chart for an impressive 29 weeks. The album featured collaborations with notable figures such as T.D. Jakes, TobyMac, and Jaci Velasquez. In 2005, his album Hero achieved gold status within three months and went platinum by the end of 2006.
Franklin’s success continued with Hero winning two Grammy Awards in 2007 and receiving the Stellar Award for CD of the Year. His 2007 release, The Fight of My Life, sold 74,000 copies in its first week and reached No. 1 on both the Billboard Top Gospel and Top Christian Albums charts.
Television Ventures and Record Label
In addition to his recording career, Franklin expanded into television. He served as host and co-executive producer of BET's original series Sunday Best and co-hosted the musical game show The American Bible Challenge alongside Jeff Foxworthy on GSN.
In 2013, Franklin launched his own record label, Fo Yo Soul Recordings, in partnership with RCA Records. The label has provided a platform for emerging gospel artists and further solidified Franklin’s position as a prominent influence in contemporary gospel music.
