Kirk Franklin Makes History, Spends 100 Weeks at NO. 1 on Songwriters Chart

Kirk Franklin

Popular American gospel artist and song writer, Kirk Franklin makes history as he spends a landmark 100th week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Songwriters chart.

The artist becomes the first person to reach the 100-week milestone on a songwriters chart. Billboard launched its Hot 100 Songwriters and Hot 100 Producers charts, as well as genre-specific rankings for country, rock & alternative, R&B/hip-hop, R&B, rap, Latin, Christian, gospel and dance/electronic in June 2019. (Alternative and hard rock joined in 2020, along with seasonal holiday rankings in 2022.)

The legendary singer/songwriter has recorded huge success on Billboards Gospel Charts including; the record for the most Hot Gospel Songs No. 1s (eight), the second-most top five hits (15), top 10s (20), and overall entries (36) in the chart’s 18-year history. He’s also tied for the most No. 1s on Gospel Airplay (nine, with Tamela Mann) and holds the record for the most career entries at the format (25, also over the chart 18 years existence).

Speaking to Billboard Kirk Franklin said “As a songwriter, there are few things more gratifying than seeing your work connect with people on a deep level,”  “To have my music resonate with so many for 100 weeks is truly a humbling experience. I am grateful beyond words to those that love my music for their support and to everyone who has played a part in bringing my music to life.”

He also added: “As a songwriter, there are few things more gratifying than seeing your work connect with people on a deep level,” to have my music resonate with so many for 100 weeks is truly a humbling experience. I am grateful beyond words to those that love my music for their support and to everyone who has played a part in bringing my music to life” he added.

Aiding Kirk Franklin’s dominance on the chart is his collaboration with contemporary music group Maverick City and their three tracks; “Fear Is Not My Future,”  “Kingdom” and “Bless Me” in which he is regarded as a producer and recording artist on the project.

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