Multi-Grammy winning artist Kirk Franklin will hold a free pop-up performance and evening listening party at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest on Monday.

Franklin has released his first solo album, “Father’s Day,” since 2019 with “Long Live Love.” The 10-track CD includes “Try Love”, “All Things” and “Needs.”

The event at 6400 Woodrow Rd., begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Multi-Grammy winning performer and songwriter Kirk Franklin will perform at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church The performance and listening party comes just after the release of a new CD project.

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In September, Franklin released a documentary called “Father’s Day: A Kirk Franklin Story,” which premiered on the Kirk Franklin YouTube channel.

Franklin, one of the highest-selling gospel artist, producer and songwriter, has won 19 Grammys and more than 40 Stellar Awards.

New Birth, has been the site of several performances by well-known gospel artists over the years.

In 2019, Kanye West brought his popup series of Sunday performances called “Sunday Service” — drawing members and celebrities alike — to the megachurch led by Senior Pastor Jamal Bryant.

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