August 28, 2026 — 20x-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer, and music icon Kirk Franklin shares new song “Thank You For Everything” featuring gospel legend Karen Clark Sheard of the Clark Sisters. Listen HERE.
LISTEN TO “THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING” HERE
Written and produced by Kirk Franklin alongside co-producer Adam Blackstone, “Thank You For Everything” is an uplifting and undeniable gospel anthem rooted in gratitude, faith and reflection. The song channels the vibrancy and vitality of Kirk’s most celebrated work pairing a cinematic piano melody with his unmistakable voice and a soaring gospel choir.
From the opening notes, Kirk delivers the song as a deeply personal testimony, reflecting on the journey that brought him to this moment. As the arrangement builds, gratitude takes center stage in the stirring refrain, “Looking back now I can say thank you for everything.” The drums then surge forward, setting the stage for Karen’s powerhouse vocals to elevate the song from there.
This weekend, Kirk will grace the stage at the 41st annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards for the live television debut performance of “Thank You For Everything,” where he will also serve as host for the evening. The ceremony airs on BET Saturday August 30.
Earlier this year, Kirk was honored with the Black Music Icon award at the Recording Academy Honors during GRAMMY® Week 2026. In 2025, he received the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards in recognition of his decades-long influence across music, culture, and entertainment. Not to mention, he premiered his original online series, “Den of Kings,” a bold narrative exploring faith, power, and redemption. The series surpassed one million views in less than a week, representing a major moment for faith-based storytelling.
With “Thank You For Everything,” Kirk Franklin enters his next chapter marking the beginning of a new era of music and creative endeavors from one of gospel music’s most transformative voices. Stay tuned for more music and announcements from Kirk Franklin.
ABOUT KIRK FRANKLIN
For more than three decades, Kirk Franklinhas set the tempo for contemporary gospel music and culture with real reverence and raw truth. His voice, sound, and style have resonated with successive generations uplifted by an uncanny blend of gospel, R&B, soul, hip-hop, and pop. Along the way, he has earned a staggering 20 GRAMMY® Awards, generated billions of streams and views, picked up numerous platinum certifications, and released 21 albums. Moreover, he has amplified his sound and message through collaborating with everyone from Mariah Carey and Justin Timberlake to Chance the Rapper and Demi Lovato. 2023’s Father’s Day notched his 20th GRAMMY® win and housed the #1 hit “All Things.” 2024 saw him headline the massive The Reunion Tour 2.0, which featured Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond,Clark Sisters, Marvin Sapp, and Kierra Sheard-Kelly. Among a myriad of accolades, his various honors include the Recording Academy’s Black Music Iconaward and the Ultimate Icon BET Award. Focused on the next generation, he has shepherded and shared wisdom with rising talent in partnership with Camp Lotus. Most importantly, he gives back at every turn, supporting the likes of Compassion International and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, to name a few. Other ventures range from his own SiriusXM channel Kirk Franklin’s Praise to executive producing BET’s Kingdom Business and Lifetime’s Kirk Franklin’s A GospelChristmas. He also debuted his own original online series “Den Of Kings” to an enthusiastic audience in 2025. As always, a greater mission and message drive Kirk as he gives his life to God and inspires faith, resilience, and love with his artistry.
