Kirk Franklin & Karen Clark Sheard’s “Thank You For Everything” Climbs Gospel Radio Charts
The powerful new collaboration reaches #20 on Billboard Gospel Airplay and #22 on Mediabase Gospel following its Stellar Awards performance.
Thank You For Everything” Makes a Fast Climb at Gospel Radio
Kirk Franklin is back with another record making an immediate impact at Gospel radio, and this time he’s joined by one of Gospel music’s most unmistakable voices, Karen Clark Sheard.
Following the success of his #1 hit “Do It Again,” Franklin’s new single, “Thank You For Everything,” delivers a powerful declaration of gratitude, faith and praise.
The collaboration brings together two Gospel music giants for a stirring reminder that through every season, every victory and every challenge, there is still a reason to tell God, “Thank You.”
Built around a powerful Gospel arrangement and the unmistakable vocal fire of Karen Clark Sheard, “Thank You For Everything” is bold, emotional and worshipful. The song captures a timeless Gospel message of looking back over the journey, recognizing God’s faithfulness and giving Him praise for it all.
And Gospel radio is responding quickly.
For the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart dated September 12, “Thank You For Everything” has already climbed to #20. The single also reached #22 on the Mediabase Gospel chart for the week ending September 5.
That’s an impressive early showing for the follow-up to Franklin’s #1 Gospel hit “Do It Again,” and another indication that “Thank You For Everything” could be on its way to becoming one of Gospel radio’s major records this fall.
Kirk Franklin and Karen Clark Sheard Bring the Song to the Stellar Awards
The song also received a major national introduction when Franklin and Clark Sheard brought it to the stage during the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, giving Gospel audiences an opportunity to experience the collaboration live.
Kirk Franklin sings “Thank You For Everything” at Stellar Gospel Music AwardsFor Franklin, “Thank You For Everything” continues a career defined by pushing Gospel music forward while keeping its message firmly rooted in faith. The multi-GRAMMY Award-winning artist, songwriter and producer has amassed an extraordinary collection of chart-topping songs while helping shape the sound of contemporary Gospel music for more than three decades.
Pairing Franklin with Clark Sheard, one of the most celebrated and influential vocalists in Gospel music, makes “Thank You For Everything” a collaboration built for Gospel music lovers.
The single is also receiving editorial support across major digital platforms including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL, YouTube Music and Pandora.
And you don’t have to look far to hear it.
Listen for Kirk Franklin featuring Karen Clark Sheard, “Thank You For Everything,” in rotation on Black Gospel Radio and hear today’s Gospel hits alongside the music you love.
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