Kirk Franklin's Life Story Told in World Premiere of Faith & Fame: Kirk Franklin -- Saturday, April 19 at 9:00 PM on Gospel Music Channel

Contact: Dee Washington, Gospel Music Channel, 770-692-4579, awashington@gospelmusicchannel.com

ATLANTA, April 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Multi-platinum selling gospel superstar Kirk Franklin takes viewers through his life's journey in Faith & Fame: Kirk Franklin, the newest installment of the Gospel Music Channel (GMC) original biography series Faith & Fame world premiering Saturday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

With more than eight million albums sold, Franklin exploded on the Gospel music scene in 1993 with the release of his platinum album Kirk Franklin & The Family followed by six platinum albums God's Property, The Nu Nation Project, Kingdom Come, The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin, Songs of the Storm, Vol. 1 and The Fight of My Life. Franklin's cross-over success and musical talent takes center stage on Faith & Fame: Kirk Franklin.

In addition to high octane performances and clips, Faith & Fame: Kirk Franklin also features intimate stories and insights by Franklin himself, his wife Tammy, friends and mentors. Franklin shares stories from his personal life, the struggles of fame, his former addiction and how his faith in God helped him overcame the obstacles in his life.

Faith & Fame: Kirk Franklin encores Saturday, April 19 at 12:00 a.m., Sunday 6:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. and Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday April 27 at 10:00 p.m., 12:00 a.m.(ET).

Franklin can also be seen at the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards, live on Gospel Music Channel Wed. April 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Gospel Music Channel is the first and only 24/7 television network dedicated to the rich history and contemporary sounds of Gospel/Christian music and its many different genres and artists. From rock to rap, country to soul, southern to hip-hop, Gospel Music Channel crosses cultures and generations. From the soulful sounds of CeCe Winans and Aretha Franklin to the country roots of Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw, and the contemporary stylings of Casting Crowns, Kirk Franklin and Natalie Grant and everyone in between, the Gospel Music Channel's got it all. The network's program schedule features artist biographies, music specials, live concerts, and hosted music videos for the entire family. Gospel Music Channel is one of the fastest-growing networks in television today and can be seen in nearly 40 million homes on various cable systems around the country and on DIRECTV.