Kirk Franklin Newark Tickets - Prudential Center

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Fred Hammond

4 concerts

Detroit-born Fred Hammond is a renowned gospel artist known for his soul-stirring vocals, superb arranging, and songwriting skills. Active since the '80s, he joined Commissioned and launched a successful solo career in 1991. Hammond has topped Billboard's gospel chart with albums like "Pages of Life" and "I Will Trust," winning Dove and Stellar awards. A prolific collaborator, he's worked with the Williams Brothers, Yolanda Adams, and Israel & New Breed, leaving a significant mark in contemporary gospel music.

Marvin Sapp

2 concerts

Marvin Sapp, from Grand Rapids, MI, launched a successful solo career post-Commissioned with Fred Hammond. Known for melding gospel with R&B, his hits like "Thirsty" won multiple Dove, BET awards, & 11 Grammy nods. Sapp's albums include chart-toppers "Here I Am" & "I Win."

Yolanda Adams

1 concert

Houston-born Yolanda Adams blended gospel with R&B. Known for albums like "Mountain High Valley Low" & Grammy wins. Toured with Kirk Franklin & made a marked impact in both gospel & secular music realms.

Kirk Franklin

4 concerts

Kirk Franklin, born in Fort Worth, is a gospel music icon known for blending gospel with R&B and hip-hop. Leading choirs like the Family and God's Property, he achieved crossover success with albums such as "Whatcha Lookin' 4" and "The Nu Nation Project," earning multiple Grammys. Notable collaborations include Mary J. Blige and Bono. His solo career boasts Grammy-winning albums like "Hero" and "Hello Fear," featuring hits like "I Smile." Franklin's work with Maverick City Music on "Kingdom Book One" addresses mass incarceration. He founded Fo Yo Soul and continues to impact gospel music worldwide.