KIRK FRANKLIN WINS BIG AT THE 2016 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
Franklin Garners Awards for Top Gospel Artist, Album & Song
Dallas, TX (May 23, 2016) – Gospel mega-star,
Kirk Franklin dominated the gospel categories during the Billboard Music Awards last night in Las Vegas. The 20-year music
veteran took home
three awards for Top Gospel Artist,
Top Gospel Album for his latest release,
LOSING MY RELIGION, and Top Gospel Song for “Wanna Be Happy?”
"After 20 years, it’s just humbling to be nominated with so many new, fresh and iconic
gospel artists of our time,” said
Kirk Franklin. “I thank God for trusting me with music that still
speaks to people today."
Franklin’s two hit singles from his eleventh album
LOSING MY RELIGION remain in the Top 5, with his record-breaking #1 smash hit “Wanna Be Happy?” currently still #1 and his latest single “123 Victory” currently at #5 on Billboard’s
Hot Gospel Songs Chart.
Fans can see
Kirk Franklin in concert this summer during his
20 Years in One Night Tour. The secondleg kicks off on
June 3, 2016 in
Augusta, Georgia at
The James Brown Arena and will visit 14 additional cities throughout the United States. Tickets for
20 Years in One Night Tour are available via
Ticketmaster .
ABOUT FO YO SOUL RECORDINGS/RCA RECORDS
Fo Yo Soul Recordings is a joint venture between gospel music icon
Kirk Franklin and RCA Records. The Dallas-based inspirational music label, which was established in 2013, showcases some of the genre’s most talented emerging artists and established performers.
