Gospel Superstar Kirk Franklin Signs With Relaunched Uptown Records

Kirk Franklin, a 20-time Grammy winner known as an artist, songwriter and producer, has entered into a partnership with Uptown Records, according to an exclusive Variety report. The label, which has recently relaunched, gains one of gospel music's most decorated names as it rebuilds its roster. Franklin's Grammy count places him among the genre's most honored figures, giving the new venture a marquee signing to open with.

With reporting from Variety.