List of awards and nominations received by Kirk Franklin
Musical artist
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
Dove Awards
The Dove Awards are awarded annually by the Gospel Music Association .[ 1]
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS).[ 18]
NAACP Image Awards
Year
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
2021
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
"Strong God"
Nominated
[ 32]
Stellar Awards
Year
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
2000
Artist of the Year
Won
[ 33]
Song of the Year
"Lean On Me"
Won
[ 33]
Producer of the Year
The Nu Nation Project
Won
[ 33]
CD of the Year
The Nu Nation Project
Won
[ 33]
Contemporary CD of the Year
The Nu Nation Project
Won
[ 33]
Music Video of the Year
"Lean On Me"
Won
[ 33]
Contemporary Choir of the Year
The Nu Nation Project
Won
[ 33]
Rap Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year
The Nu Nation Project
Won
[ 33]
Urban/Inspirational Performance of the Year
"Thank You" (with Mary Mary)
Won
[ 33]
2002
Producer of the Year
Kingdom Come Soundtrack
Nominated
[ 34]
Urban/Inspirational Performance of the Year
Kingdom Come Soundtrack (with Mary Mary)
Won
[ 34]
Music Video of the Year
"Thank You" (with Mary Mary)
Nominated
[ 34]
Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year
Kingdom Come Soundtrack
Won
[ 34]
2003
Artist of the Year
The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin
Won
[ 35]
Song of the Year
"Hosanna"
Won
[ 35]
Producer of the Year
The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin
Won
[ 35]
CD of the Year
The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin
Won
[ 35]
Music Video of the Year
"Hosanna"
Won
[ 35]
2007
CD of the Year
Hero
Won
[ 36]
Artist of the Year
Nominated
[ 36]
Song of the Year
"Looking For You"
Nominated
[ 36]
Producer of the Year
Hero
Nominated
[ 36]
Contemporary CD of the Year
Hero
Nominated
[ 36]
Music Video of the Year
"Looking For You"
Nominated
[ 36]
2008
Artist of the Year
The Fight of My Life
Nominated
[ 37]
CD of the Year
The Fight of My Life
Nominated
[ 37]
Producer of the Year
The Fight of My Life
Nominated
[ 37]
Urban/ Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year
"Declaration: (This Is It)"
Won
[ 37]
Music Video of the Year
"Declaration: (This Is It)"
Nominated
[ 37]
2011
Special Event CD of the Year
Are You Listening
Nominated
[ 38]
2012
Artist of the Year
Nominated
[ 39]
Song of the Year
"I Smile"
Won
[ 39]
CD of the Year
I Smile
Won
[ 39]
Producer of the Year
Hello Fear
Won
[ 39]
Contemporary CD of the Year
Hello Fear
Won
[ 39]
Urban/ Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year
"I Smile"
Nominated
[ 39]
2014
Song of the Year
"Take Me To the King"
Won
[ 40]
Producer of the Year
Best Days
Nominated
[ 40]
Urban Music Awards
Soul Train Awards
Year
Category
Result
Ref.
2019
Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Won
[ 42]
References
^ Gospel Music Association, Past winners : Kirk Franklin , doveawards.com, USA, retrieved December 5, 2020
^ a b c d e f g h i j "Past Winners | The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards" . Retrieved May 16, 2021 .
^ a b c "Kirk Franklin, God's property big winners at Dove Awards.(Music)(Brief Article) – Jet | Encyclopedia.com" . Retrieved May 16, 2021 .
^ "GospelFlava.com - 31st Annual Dove Award Winners - Gospel Categories" . www.gospelflava.com . Retrieved May 16, 2021 .
^ a b "GospelFlava.com - 32nd Annual Dove Award Nominees - Gospel Categories" . www.gospelflava.com . Retrieved May 16, 2021 .
^ "GospelFlava.com - 33rd Annual Dove Award Winners - Gospel Categories" . www.gospelflava.com . Retrieved May 16, 2021 .
^ "GospelFlava.com - 34th Annual Dove Award Winners - Gospel Categories" . www.gospelflava.com . Retrieved May 16, 2021 .
^ a b "37th Annual Dove Award Nominees - Gospel Categories - GOSPELflava.com" . www.gospelflava.com . Retrieved May 16, 2021 .
^ "38th Annual GMA Awards Songs of the Year Nominations & Winners" . About.com . Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2016 .
^ "38th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominations & Winners" . About.com . Archived from the original on April 26, 2009. Retrieved February 16, 2016 .
^ "Dove Awards winners" . Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2016 .
^ "Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards" . www.cbn.com . Retrieved May 16, 2021 .
^ Koonse, Emma (March 8, 2012). "Dove Awards 2012 Lineup Announced" . The Christian Post . Retrieved April 2, 2012 .
^ a b "2019 Winners | The 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards" . Retrieved May 16, 2021 .
^ "2020 Nominees | The 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards" . GMA Dove Awards . Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2020 .
^ Grein, Paul (October 30, 2020). "For King & Country, Kanye West Among 2020 GMA Dove Awards Winners: Complete List | Billboard" . Billboard . Retrieved November 1, 2020 .
^ "2021 Nominees | The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards" . GMA Dove Awards . Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2021 .
^ National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Kirk Franklin , grammy.com, USA, retrieved December 5, 2020
^ "1996 Grammy Award Winners" . National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved May 1, 2011 .
^ "1997 Grammy Award Winners" . National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved May 1, 2011 .
^ "1998 Grammy Award Winners" . National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved May 1, 2011 .
^ a b "2007 Grammy Winners List" . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette .
^ a b "Awards Nominations & Winners" . GRAMMY.com . April 30, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2021 .
^ a b "Grammy Awards 2012: Complete Winners And Nominees List" . The Hollywood Reporter . February 12, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2015 .
^ "Final Nomination List : 58th Grammy Awards" (PDF) . Grammy Award. Retrieved December 7, 2015 .
^ "Grammy nominations 2017: Beyoncé and R&B artists shine while rock suffers" . The Guardian . December 6, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016 .
^ "Kirk Franklin, artist, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.com" . Grammy Award. Retrieved February 11, 2019 .
^ a b "KIRK FRANKLIN - GRAMMYs" . Grammy Award. Retrieved May 4, 2020 .
^ "Kirk Franklin Wins Best Gospel Performance/Song - 2020 GRAMMYs" . Grammy Award. Retrieved May 4, 2020 .
^ "All the Winners at the 2023 Grammy Awards" . Vogue . February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023 .
^ "Grammys 2024: Winners List" . The New York Times . February 4, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024 .
^ Davis, Clayton (February 2, 2021). "Viola Davis, Tyler Perry and Regina King Up for Entertainer of the Year at 2021 NAACP Image Awards" . Variety . Retrieved March 1, 2021 .
^ a b c d e f g h i "15th Annual Stellar Award Winners" . GospelFlava.com.
^ a b c d "16th Annual Stellar Award Winners" . GospelFlava.com.
^ a b c d e "17th Annual Stellar Award Winners" . GospelFlava.com.
^ a b c d e f "22nd Annual Stellar Award Winners" . GospelFlava.com.
^ a b c d e "23rd Annual Stellar Award Winners" . GospelFlava.com.
^ "26th Annual Stellar Award Winners" . GospelFlava.com.
^ a b c d e f "27th Annual Stellar Award Winners" . GospelFlava.com.
^ a b "29th Annual Stellar Awards" . (pdf)
^ Urban Music Awards
^ "Soul Train Awards Acceptance Speech: Kirk Franklin Accepts the 2019 Best Gospel/Inspirational Award" . BET.com.
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