Multi-award winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin honored by city of Fort Worth
Gospel superstar and O.D. Wyatt alumnus Kirk Franklin was officially honored by the city of Fort Worth on Tuesday for his life’s work and legacy.
Council members Deborah Peoples, Mia Hall and Chris Nettles presented Franklin with a proclamation that lists off his career accomplishments and contributions to the city.
Franklin, 56, was born in Fort Worth and found his love of music going to church on Sundays. He was named choir director of Fort Worth’s New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church at just 11 years old.
From there he went on to a multi-Grammy, Billboard, and BET award-winning career. He’s won 20 Grammy’s over a roughly 33-year career in professional music.
Peoples called Franklin a Fort Worth icon, and one of the city’s most famous residents.
Franklin has committed himself to nurturing talent and uplifting communities, Hall said, pointing to his work with Camp Lotus — a one-week music camp for aspiring musicians at the high school level
Franklin said he was honored by the recognition. He recounted his childhood, rising from collecting cans along Lancaster to remembering the ice rink in the Tandy Center downtown.
“I love Fort Worth, and this is a beautiful moment to remind me that Fort Worth loves me,” Franklin said.
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