Kirk Franklin Joins American Bible Challenge TV Show

GSN announced today that GRAMMY winner and multi-platinum-selling musician and producer Kirk Franklin – known for his unique Style of Gospel music that blends contemporary sounds, flawless harmonies and inspiring lyrics – will join The American Bible Challenge as musical co-host for the second season of the network’s highly rated original one-hour game show. Franklin, along with musical director Kris Pooley, will lead the show’s choir with additional new members joining to support GSN’s hit series. Season 2 of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy and produced by RelativityREAL, will premiere on Thursday, March 21st at 8 pm ET/PT on GSN.

“We are excited that Kirk will bring his exuberant sound to THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, Executive Vice President of Programming for GSN. “Kirk Franklin, the consummate musician, joins host Jeff Foxworthy, the consummate comedian – a combination of incredible talent that will prove to be entertaining, fun and inspirational in this truly unique game format.”

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“I’m very excited to create the musical environment for THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE,” says Franklin. “The show is a fresh and fun approach to celebrating the Word of God, and being able to provide an element of praise, worship and honor is both exciting and humbling.”