Kirk Franklin Says “The Carolinas Made Me” + Jonathan McReynolds Talks Music, Faith & More | V101.9

Charlotte showed up BIG for the Stellar Awards, and V101.9 was right there for it! 🙌🏾 B-Notes and Tenai of The Saturday Show on V101.9 sat down with two of gospel music’s biggest names — 2x Grammy Award-winning artist Jonathan McReynolds and legendary gospel artist Kirk Franklin — for some unforgettable conversations about music, faith, success, culture and the journey behind the music. 🎙️ Jonathan McReynolds talks about his journey as an artist, growing up in Chicago, finding his musical voice, the business of being an independent artist, his new album Closer, and his latest single “Echo.” He also shares some of the artists and sounds that influenced him along the way. Then, Kirk Franklin gets real about his incredible career, evolving with the times, navigating the music business, staying authentic and what keeps him inspired. And for Charlotte and the Carolinas, Kirk shares a special connection to this part of the country — saying: “The Carolinas made me. They made my career.” ❤️ From his early days traveling through Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Raleigh to the love he continues to receive from the Carolinas, Kirk reflects on the role this region played in his journey. Plus, B-Notes brings the laughs, the music talk and some unforgettable moments with two legends of gospel music! 📻 Catch The Saturday Show with B-Notes & Tenai every Saturday from 4 PM–9 PM on V101.9! Listen live and stay connected with V101.9 for more interviews, music, community and conversations from the Queen City and beyond. #V1019 #V1019Charlotte #BNotes #Tenai #KirkFranklin #JonathanMcReynolds #StellarAwards #CharlotteNC #GospelMusic #RNB #TheSaturdayShow