List of awards and nominations received by Kirk Franklin

Kirk Franklin
Franklin in 1998
Background information
GenresUrban contemporary gospel, Christian hip hop
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • record producer
  • music director
  • singer
Years active1993–present
Websitewww.kirkfranklin.us

Kirk Franklin is a contemporary gospel singer, author, and leader of urban contemporary choirs such as The Family, Nu Nation, God's Property, and 1NC (One Nation Crew). He has been honored with numerous awards and nominations for his work in music.

American Music Awards

Year Category Result Ref.
2006 Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist Won
2021 Favorite Artist - Gospel Nominated

Dove Awards

The Dove Awards are awarded annually by the Gospel Music Association.[1]

Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
1993 Traditional Gospel Album of the Year Kirk Franklin & the Family Won [2]
Traditional Gospel Song of the Year "Why We Sing" Won [2]
1996 Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Whatcha Lookin' 4 Won [2]
1997 Impact Award Kirk Franklin and the Family Honored
1998 Urban Album of the Year God's Property Won [3]
Urban Song of the Year "Stomp" (shared with co-songwriters) Won [3]
1999 Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year The Nu Nation Project Won [3]
2000 Urban Song of the Year "Revolution" Won [4]
2001 Urban Gospel Album of the Year "Kirk Franklin Presents 1NC" Won [5]
Urban Song of the Year "Nobody" (Kirk Franklin & 1NC) Nominated [5]
2002 Urban Recorded Song of the Year "Thank You" (with Mary Mary) Won [6]
2003 Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin Won [7]
2006 Urban Gospel Album of the Year Hero Won [8]
Urban Song of the Year "Looking for You" (shared with co-songwriters) Won [8]
2007 Urban Recorded Song of the Year "Imagine Me" Won [9]
Song of the Year "Imagine Me" Nominated [10]
2009 Urban Album of the Year The Fight of My Life Won [11]
Urban Recorded Song of the Year "Declaration (This Is It)" Nominated [12]
2012 Male Vocalist of the Year Himself Nominated [13]
Song of the Year "I Smile" (shared with co-songwriters) Nominated [2]
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year Won [2]
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Hello Fear Won [2]
2014 Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Take Me To the King" (shared with Tamela Mann, performer) Won [2]
2016 Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year Losing My Religion Won [2]
Gospel Artist of the Year Himself Won [2]
2017 Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year "My World Needs You" Won [2]
2019 Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Love Theory" Won [14]
Gospel Artist of the Year Himself Won [14]
2020 Nominated [15]
[16]
Song of the Year "Love Theory" Nominated
Songwriter of the Year (Artist) Himself Nominated
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Long Live Love Won
2021 Song of the Year "Together" Nominated [17]
Songwriter of the Year Himself Nominated
Gospel Artist of the Year Nominated
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year "Together"
(with For King & Country and Tori Kelly) 		Nominated

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS).[18]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1997 Whatcha Lookin' 4 (Kirk Franklin & The Family) Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album Won [19]
1998 God's Property Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album Won [20]
"Stomp" Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals Nominated
Best R&B Song Nominated
Himself Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Nominated
1999 The Nu Nation Project Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album Won [21]
"Lean on Me" Song of the Year Nominated
Best R&B Song Nominated
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals Nominated
2006 "Looking For You" Best Gospel Performance Nominated
2007 "Imagine Me" Best Gospel Song Won [22]
Hero Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album Won [22]
2009 The Fight of My Life Won [23]
"Help Me Believe" Best Gospel Song Won [23]
2012 "Hello Fear" Won [24]
Hello Fear Best Gospel Album Won [24]
2015 "Love on the Radio" Best Gospel Performance/Song Nominated
2016 "Wanna Be Happy?" Won [25]
2017 "God Provides" Won
"Ultralight Beam" (with Kanye West, Chance the Rapper, The-Dream and Kelly Price) Best Rap Song Nominated [26]
Best Rap/Sung Performance Nominated
Losing My Religion Best Gospel Album Won
2019 "Hiding Place" Won [27]
"Never Alone" (shared with Tori Kelly) Best Gospel Performance/Song Won [28]
2020 "Long Live Love" Best Gospel Album Won [27]
"Love Theory" Best Gospel Performance/Song Won [29]
2023 "Kingdom" (with Maverick City Music) Won [30]
"Fear Is Not My Future" (with Maverick City Music) Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Won
Kingdom Book One (with Maverick City Music) Best Gospel Album Won
2024 "All Things" Best Gospel Performance/Song Won [31]
2026 "Do It Again" Nominated [32]

NAACP Image Awards

Main article: NAACP Image Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
1996 Outstanding Gospel Artist Kirk Franklin and the Family Won
Outstanding New Artist Nominated
Outstanding Duo or Group Nominated
1997 Won
Outstanding Gospel Artist Nominated
1998 Outstanding Song "Stomp" (with God's Property and Cheryl James) Nominated
1999 "Lean on Me" Won
Outstanding Album The Nu Nation Project Nominated
Outstanding Male Artist Himself Nominated
Outstanding Gospel Artist Kirk Franklin and the Family Won
2001 Outstanding Duo or Group Nominated
2002 Kirk Franklin and Jill Scott Nominated
2003 Outstanding Album The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin Won
Outstanding Song "Brighter Day" Won
Outstanding Gospel Artist (Traditional or Contemporary) Himself Won
Outstanding Gospel Artist Won
2006 Nominated
2007 Won
2008 Won
2011 Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional The Blueprint: A Plan for Living Above Life's Storms Nominated
2012 Outstanding Song "I Smile" Won
2016 Outstanding Gospel Album – Traditional or Contemporary Losing My Religion Nominated
2019 Outstanding Song "Never Alone" (with Tori Kelly) Nominated
2020 Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song – Traditional or Contemporary Love Theory Won
2021 Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song "Strong God" Nominated [33]
2022 "Overcome 2021" Nominated
2023 Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album Kingdom Book One (with Maverick City Music) Won
2024 Father's Day Won
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song "All Things" Nominated
2025 Outstanding Duo or Group (Contemporary) "Rain Down On Me" (with GloRilla and Maverick City Music) Nominated
2026 Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song "Do It Again" Won

Stellar Awards

Main article: Stellar Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2000 Artist of the Year Himself Won [34]
Song of the Year "Lean On Me" Won [34]
Producer of the Year The Nu Nation Project Won [34]
CD of the Year Won [34]
Contemporary CD of the Year Won [34]
Contemporary Choir of the Year Won [34]
Rap Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year Won [34]
Music Video of the Year "Lean On Me" Won [34]
Urban/Inspirational Performance of the Year "Thank You" (with Mary Mary) Won [34]
2002 Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year Kingdom Come Soundtrack Won [35]
Producer of the Year Nominated [35]
Urban/Inspirational Performance of the Year Kingdom Come Soundtrack (with Mary Mary) Won [35]
Music Video of the Year "Thank You" (with Mary Mary) Nominated [35]
2003 Artist of the Year The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin Won [36]
Producer of the Year Won [36]
CD of the Year Won [36]
Song of the Year "Hosanna" Won [36]
Music Video of the Year Won [36]
2007 CD of the Year Hero Won [37]
Artist of the Year Nominated [37]
Producer of the Year Nominated [37]
Contemporary CD of the Year Nominated [37]
Song of the Year "Looking For You" Nominated [37]
Music Video of the Year Nominated [37]
2008 Artist of the Year The Fight of My Life Nominated [38]
CD of the Year Nominated [38]
Producer of the Year Nominated [38]
Urban/ Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year "Declaration: (This Is It)" Won [38]
Music Video of the Year Nominated [38]
2011 Special Event CD of the Year Are You Listening Nominated [39]
2012 Artist of the Year Hello Fear Nominated [40]
CD of the Year Won [40]
Producer of the Year Won [40]
Contemporary CD of the Year Won [40]
Song of the Year "I Smile" Won [40]
Urban/ Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year Nominated [40]
2014 Song of the Year "Take Me To the King" Won [41]
Producer of the Year Best Days Nominated [41]

Urban Music Awards

Year Category Result Ref.
2009 Best Gospel Act Won [42]

Soul Train Awards

Year Category Result Ref.
1994 Best Gospel Album Kirk Franklin & the Family Nominated
1996 Kirk Franklin & the Family Christmas Nominated
1997 Whatcha Lookin' 4 Won
1998 Best R&B/Soul Album – Group, Band or Duo God's Property from Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation (with God's Property) Nominated
Best Gospel Album Won
1999 The Nu Nation Project Won
2003 The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin Won
2006 Hero Nominated
2007 Songs from the Storm, Volume I Won
2011 Best Gospel Performance "I Smile" Nominated
2015 Best Gospel/Inspirational Song "Wanna Be Happy?" Nominated
2016 "123 Victory" Won
2017 Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Himself Nominated
2018 Nominated
2019 Won [43]
2020 Won
2021 Won
2022 Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin Won
2023 "All Things" Won
"Try Love" Nominated

Miscellaneous honors

Year Organization Award Nominated work Result
2021 Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Himself[44] Inducted
2025 Missouri Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inducted

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