Read the full lyrics of I Smile by Kirk Franklin, a powerful gospel song about joy, hope, and choosing positivity through ...

but plays a prominent role as the choirmaster in his songs and performances. As The New Yorker said in a 2017 profile about Franklin, "It’s hard to describe in a word what Kirk Franklin does for ...

Kirk Franklin has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Black Music Icon Award presented by the Black Music Collective. The Black Music Collective is an advisory group of music industry ...