Jesusfreakhideout.com celebrates 30 Years online in 2026... Get Your Music - and everything else - on Amazon! All purchases made on Amazon through this link earn a commission for Jesusfreakhideout.com!
Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation August 13, 2026!

JFH Music News Report

KIRK FRANKLIN RELEASES NEW HOLIDAY SINGLE “JOY TO THE WORLD” (SPOTIFY EXCLUSIVE)


Kirk Franklin Releases New Spotify-Exclusive Christmas Single


2023/11/14.KirkFranklinReleasesNewSpotify-ExclusiveChristmasSingle.asp
NEWS SOURCE: W&W PR
November 14, 2023

New York, NY (November 14, 2023) - Chart-topping artist, songwriter, and producer Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA) has released a new holiday track with “Joy to the World,” a Spotify Exclusive single. Recorded at the Spotify studio in Los Angeles, Franklin has created a reflective, poignant performance of the beloved song to bring encouragement and joy with this new uplifting arrangement, celebrating the spirit of the holiday season. 

The 19-time GRAMMY®-winner has continued to light up the stage delivering praises and his acclaimed hits to packed arenas on the cross-country tour The Reunion Tour with Tye Tribbett, The Clark Sisters, Israel Houghton, and David and Tamela Mann, which wraps November 24th. Franklin just celebrated his latest GRAMMY nomination for 2024, where his #1 hit song “All Things” is up for Best Gospel Performance/Song. “All Things” is featured off his latest #1 hit album Father’s Day, available now.  

Kirk Franklin, “Joy to the World” (Spotify Exclusive) 

https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/joytotheworldPR 

ABOUT KIRK FRANKLIN:   

Kirk Franklin is a 19-time Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer. After more than 30 years of countless hits and success at bridging Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop and Pop music together, Franklin continuously creates a sonic compass for everyday culture and curates a moment whenever and however he can to keep the message of the Gospel moving forward. With epic collaborations with artists including Mariah Carey, Khalid, Lil’ Baby, Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Michael Jackson and Wyclef Jean, Franklin’s impact doesn’t just stop at the charts. He works to promote the growth and development of young artists by hosting a summer camp for aspiring artists and musicians called Camp Lotus. And he supports non-profit organizations including, Compassion International and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. While Franklin is committed to helping the community, he is also passionate about making sure that Gospel music continues to reach new heights and larger audiences. In March 2023, Franklin made history by spending 100 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Songwriters chart and becoming the first artist to reach the 100-week milestone on any Billboard songwriters chart. In addition to music, Franklin has his own channel, Kirk Franklin’s Praise, on SiriusXM and has executive produced several film and television projects including Kingdom Business on BET and Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas and Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas on Lifetime. 

Connect with Kirk Franklin: 

Website: https://www.kirkfranklin.com/  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/realkirkfranklin  

Facebook/Instagram: /kirkfranklin 

TikTok: @thekirkfranklin 



###


For more info on Kirk Franklin, visit the JFH Artists Database.


 

 

News Report Archives

[2026]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2025]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2001 - Present]
Visit our complete MUSIC NEWS ARCHIVE

 



Return to Main News Page

 

 

 

                 
Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!

Search JFH



This Tuesday, November 10
SINGLES
Seth Davey A New Dawn - Single (independent)

This Wednesday, November 11
ALBUMS
Anberlin CURRENCY [Equal Vision]

This Friday, November 13
ALBUMS
Blanca A Christmas To Remember [Curb]
Amy Grant Tennessee Christmas: 10th Anniversary Edition [Capitol CMG/AG]
Lily Hooten Promise Land [Anotherland]
The Lofi Christian & Commons Worship The Commons Lofi (independent)
outr.cty Green Skies, Blue Grass [Syntax]
Jackie Hill Perry Still Blameless (Deluxe) [Velvet Blue]
Leem of the Earth See [Velvet Blue]
Tye Tribbett V20: First Semester (Live) [Freligious]
Calum Wood Christmas Songs from the Kitchen Table, Vol. 2 (independent)

SINGLES
Elan Brio Jewels (feat. George Jones III) - Single [Polished Arrow]
Chris Caro 10 YEARS IN A MINUTE - Single [Syntax]
Cutright The Curtain - Single [Syntax]
Jordan Feliz Fast - Single [Centricity]
Matt Gorman Nature of the Beast - Single [By Design]
Josh Grove Glory - Single (independent)
Living Again Get This Far - Single (independent)
Magdalene Rose the terrifying reality of it all - Single [Rockfest]
Hunter Plake Silver Bells - Single [BEC]
Matthew Plante OVEN MITT! - Single [Dream]
Jordan St. Cyr Angels We Have Heard On High - Single [BEC]
Amelia Wells At Your Feet - Single [Hope Lane]
Natasha Zimbaro Emmanuel - Single [Wings]

VINYL
Anberlin CURRENCY Vinyl [Equal Vision]

Next Thursday, November 19
ALBUMS
NEEDTOBREATHE The Long Surrender and The Fellow Passengers of Pain [UMG]

Next Friday, November 20
ALBUMS
Gabrielle Lovelace The Secret of Christmas [Old Bear]
Mountains in the Sea Breakthrough - EP [Dream]
New Wine Worship Ready For More - EP (independent)
The Rogers Family Let's Sing a Song About Jesus [Horizon]
Will Morrison, Calm Worship Collective Christmas Music - Instrumental Piano Holiday Songs (independent)

SINGLES
Francesca Battistelli Messiah (Cinematic) - Single [Curb]
Gracie Binion O Holy Night - Single [BEC]
John Long love deep - Single (independent)
Chandler Marie Merry Christmas Mary - Single (independent)
Hunter Plake Silent Night - Single [BEC]
Matthew Plante PRAISE DANCE! - Single [Dream]
Run51 Wishlist - Single [Dream]
Mike Weaver Homecoming - Single [Curb]

For all release dates, click here!