Martin is a newly signed artist to Grammy Winner PJ Morton’s label, Morton Records, and has been a background vocalist, writer, and producer in the music industry for over a decade. During the Jacksonville stop this past weekend, Franklin gave the microphone to Josiah “Jojo” Martin during his song, “Intercession”. The tour has been filled with special appearances from Tasha Cobbs, Marvin Sapp, Geoffrey Golden, and others. Before going on a brief hiatus, the tour hit several cities across the country and opened to rave reviews. Grammy Award Winning Gospel Artist Kirk Franklin has kicked off the second leg of his, Twenty Years in One Night Tour.
Posted in Album Releases, Artist News and Updates | Comments Off on Michael Bethany Releases Solo Project Tags: Dallas Texas, Favor Grace, Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Michael Bethany, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Phillip Feaster, Yours Forever Tony Evans.īethany will make several appearances in support of the CD’s release including this year’s EK Bailey Preaching Conference in Dallas. The Dallas, Texas resident finds great joy in his post as Executive Director of Worship at the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church under the leadership of senior pastor, Dr. Leading people into worship has become a passion for Bethany as he travels around the globe helping people to experience God’s presence. The Stellar Award nominated songwriter and BMI Award recipient collaborates with Calvin Rogers and Phillip Feaster to produce 11 tracks that run the gamut of musical styles from high-energy praise, intimate worship, artistic, and intense gospel. The singer/songwriter and worship leader comes into his own with the release of Yours Forever, his debut CD across digital outlets. SEE ALSO: Kirk Franklin Explains Why He Thinks Religion Can Be Problematic HEAD TO THE RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.Michael Bethany has been a fixture on the music stage for some 15 years, working with top Gospel acts including Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Tamela Mann, Myron Butler and Kirk Franklin. Just like in his other songs, Franklin stated real issues, called out the different leaders’ responses (or lack there of) and demanded action, setting a tone for change.Īs we celebrate the music genius’ birthday today (January 26), take a listen to 7 revolutionary songs by Kirk Franklin below! Heaven please, we’re in a state of emergency Telling me that they gonna set the people freeĬut the power phones when you catch us on our knees The following year, Dove Awards noticeably incorporated more diversity into the show, even titling the 2020 theme, “Carry the Change.” It was the same year Franklin won “Best Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year” for LONG LIVE LOVE, which carried his latest revolutionary single, “Strong God.” “Not only did they edit my speech, they edited the African American experience,” he said. This was a repeat offense after they also cut his 2016 speech that shed light on racism and advocated for racial justice in America. Just in 2019, Kirk Franklin announced that he would be boycotting Trinity Broadcasting Network and the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards because they edited out parts of his acceptance speech where he spoke about the death of Atatiana Jefferson who was shot and killed by police in her home. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions). Sick and tired of the Church, talkin’ religionīut yet we talk about each other, make a decision Listen partner, you be man enough to stay around So every man that wanna lay around and play around Sick and tired of daddies leavin’ babies with their mothers
Sick and tired of my brothers, killin’ each other I need someone, somebody to help me come and Lately I’ve been going through some things Songs like “Stomp” and “Revolution,” where he boldly discusses real issues in America, don’t go unnoticed:
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He ushered in a new style of gospel music that would crossover to other genres and challenge people to take up.ĬLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR APP AND TAKE US WITH YOU ANYWHERE! Since first stepping on the scene in the 90s, Franklin uses his music to not only encourage and uplift God’s people but to motivate and uplift all people well. Kirk Franklin is no stranger to the revolution.