Kirk Franklin was a notable double winner at this past Friday’s 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards, winning Outstanding Gospel Album (Hello Fear) AND Outstanding Song for “I Smile,” a category in which his contenders included Beyoncé, Cee Lo Green, Jill Scott and Adele.
Kirk’s album was certified GOLD last week by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Sounds of Blackness also garnered an award in the Outstanding World Music category, for their latest self-titled album. And Bishop T.D. Jakes was honored in the Outstanding Literary Work (Instructional) category for his book, The T.D. Jakes Relationship Bible: Life Lessons on Relationships from the Inspired Word of God.
Congrats!
We praise the Lord that Hello Fear went GOLD and that the song "I Smile" was voted most oustanding sog. Keep letting the Lord use you and keep working hard Kirk! Congrats to Souds of Blackness and Bishop Jakes for their hard work as well. Continue to share what God has given you to bless the world.