Kirk Franklin Inspires With New Rendition of ‘I Smile’

Multi-award winning gospel artiste, Kirk Franklin Inspires With New Rendition of ‘I Smile’. “I Smile” was first released in 2011 and was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song.

Franklin recruited singers Kelly Price, Fantasia, and Tyrese, along with gospel singers Jonathan McReynolds, Melvin Crispell III, and Le’Andria Johnson to kick off the BET special.

The performance was part of a COVID-19 relief effort called “Saving Our Selves,” which broadcasts music and entertainment from around the globe and raises money for local charities in need.

Franklin, a 13-time Grammy winner, originally released his first version of “I Smile” in 2011. Franklin wrote the song with James Harris III, Terry Lewis, and Fred Tackett.

Press play below to watch the new rendition visual to “I Smile”