Randall Franks

The American's Creed starring Randall Franks, a multiple Film Festival Short Film Finalist, focuses on the American Revolution creating a parallel to The American's Creed through his patriot ancestor Robert Shields. RandallFranks.com/The-Americ… Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0D2WGJ1Y5/

Immensely talented vocalist Caroline Owens and Randall Franks visit following the Billy Blue Records Showcase at International Bluegrass Music Association World of Bluegrass. She is a North Carolina native and rising bluegrass vocalist-songwriter signed to Nashville’s Billy Blue Records and Billy Blue Publishing. A three-time IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year nominee and multi-time SPBGMA Female Vocalist of the Year nominee, she has earned strong chart success with singles including “Heartbreak Train” (#1 on the Bluegrass Borderline charts in 2023), “You’ve Still Got It” (10 consecutive weeks at #1), and recent releases “Telluride” and “Evangeline,” both of which spent 60 consecutive days as the most-played tracks on SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction and reached #1 on Bluegrass Today’s Grassicana Chart. Her work has also drawn Billboard Magazine attention, and she has performed alongside artists such as Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, and Rhonda Vincent. Learn more at carolineowens.com . Also visit RandallFranks.com

For 15 years, I’ve had the honor of directing some of Bluegrass Music’s most talented performers for segments of the International Bluegrass Music Association Music Awards, this year in Chattanooga. The hosts for my segments were Singer/Songwriter/Radio Host Chris Jones and Radio Host Brad Kolodner. I also worked with the amazingly talented Grand Ole @opry Star Rhonda Vincent @RhondaVincent13 . Thanks to each of them, other presenters, our producer Chris Keenan and all the great staff who make the show run smoothly each year! I began helping with the IBMA @IntlBluegrass from Lance Leroy’s first call to me about coming to the founding meeting. Through the years I’ve also performed, presented awards, spoke, and hosted shows. It’s been an amazing four plus decades! RandallFranks.com RhondaVincent.com

The International Bluegrass Music Association World of Bluegrass is ongoing in Chattanooga. I’ve enjoyed several great days catching up with long-time friends and meeting some new ones. I was honored to be in attendance at the IBMA Momentum Awards as our Share America Scholarship Lilly Anne was a nominee. Congratulations to her on that distinction! Learn more about her singing and playing at lillyannemusic.com/about-me . Support the Share America Foundation, Inc. with your donations so we can continue encouraging youth like Lilly Anne! ShareAmericaFoundation.org

Infiniti Music And Film Awards Winners/Nominees Randall Franks and Kimberly Goins visit at the awards. Kimberly Goins is a Christian music singer-songwriter whose songs shares messages of faith, perseverance, and God’s faithfulness through life’s challenges. She has released projects including the 2022 album Anointing and the 2025 album Faithful Savior, along with singles such as “Sometimes It Takes a Mountain,” “Moma Talked to Jesus,” and “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone).” Goins has also shared her personal testimony of God’s sustaining grace during difficult seasons, including on the God’s Goodness podcast. Her music is available on major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Connect with her on Facebook (facebook.com/kgoinsphillips1), Instagram (@kimgoins5 ), and TikTok (@kimgoins6). Also visit RandallFranks.com

Infinity Music and Film Awards Winners Charity Hamilton and Randall Franks visit at the awards. Hamilton is a gospel singer and ministry leader with more than 40 years of experience sharing the message of Christ through music, testimony, and biblical encouragement. She co-founded JC Hamilton Ministries with her husband Johnny in 2019, with a vision of uniting believers across denominations in worship and the name of Jesus. The ministry recently released the album From Dust to Promise (February 2026), which focuses on trusting God’s promises through seasons of waiting and faith. Charity often ministers alongside her daughter Katie, who is beginning to perform with her. Website: jchamiltonministries.com. Also visit RandallFranks.com

Infinity Music And Film Awards Winners Randall Franks and Andy Griggs visit at the awards. Andy Griggs is a Louisiana-born country music singer-songwriter known for his soulful, traditional sound and heartfelt storytelling. His 1999 debut album You Won’t Ever Be Lonely (RCA Nashville) went gold and produced three Top 10 hits, including the #2 singles “You Won’t Ever Be Lonely” and “She’s More,” plus “I’ll Go Crazy” (#10). He later scored additional chart successes such as “Tonight I Wanna Be Your Man” (#7), “She Thinks She Needs Me” (#5), and “If Heaven” (#5), earning six Top 10s and 13 charted singles overall across albums including Freedom and This I Gotta See. Raised in West Monroe, Louisiana, Griggs drew from influences ranging from Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings to gospel and blues. He continues to perform and release new music. Official website: andygriggs.com . Also visit RandallFranks.com

Carolina Bluegrass Style members Don Ashley (fiddle and MC) and David Prosser (banjo/dobro) join the director Randall Franks's documentary A Zippedy Doodle Day: An Appalachian Musical Legacy, sharing an interview for the project honoring Doodle and the Golden River Grass. The 2025 Josie Music Awards Bluegrass Group of the Year from the Columbia, South Carolina area, Carolina Bluegrass Style blends traditional and contemporary bluegrass with Western swing, jazz, reggae, and classic country. The two musicians early years were with the group The Carolina Rebels which played the festival circuit with Doodle. They opened the 2026 Josie Music Awards on the Grand Ole Opry House stage, where Prosser took home Musician of the Year – Banjo and bandmate Tyler Chasteen received Bluegrass Vocalist. They have released the album Presenting Carolina Bluegrass Style, appeared on WDVX’s Blue Plate Special, and presented at SPBGMA in Nashville. The documentary assists in funding Appalachian Music Scholarships through the Share America Foundation, Inc. Carolina Bluegrass Style: carolinabluegrassstyle.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/.../Carolina...… Instagram: instagram.com/carolinabluegr… Learn more about the project at RandallFranks.com/A-Zippedy-…

Infinity Music And Film Awards winners/nominees and long-time friends Randall Franks (left) and @codymccarver Cody McCarver visit at the awards. Cody McCarver is a Dunlap, Tennessee-based country and inspirational country artist, songwriter, and actor. Raised in the mountains with early musical roots in his home church (where he played piano before age 10), he spent over a decade as a keyboardist with the multi-platinum group Confederate Railroad. After launching a successful solo career—with three #1 videos on CMT Pure Country and recognition as Independent Artist of the Year from Music Row Magazine—he shared stages with legends including Charlie Daniels, David Allan Coe, and Merle Haggard. Personal struggles led him back to faith; he now focuses on faith-based “outlaw gospel” and inspirational country music that shares his story of redemption. Accolades include ICMA Song of the Year for “God Did That,” a #1 Christian Country single with “Rise Up” (2018), and additional chart success and awards. Cody McCarver stars in, produces, and directs Small Town America TV: Dunlap, TN, a heartwarming reality series (Season 1 in 2024, with Season 2 also available) that follows the revitalization of his hometown, including the historic Dunlap Mercantile, while celebrating local faith, family, music, and community spirit. He also appeared in films, hosts The Country Revival Countdown radio show, and releases faith-centered projects such as the album Hymn & Me. Website: codymccarver.com . Also visit RandallFranks.com

Infinity Music And Film Awards Winners/Nominees Randall Franks (right) and @JohnathanBond visit at the awards. Johnathan Bond is a Grammy- and Dove Award-nominated gospel and Christian country singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and producer from Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has been in full-time music ministry since 1995, previously leading the group Young Harmony (which earned Group of the Year honors). He has recorded more than 30 projects, written numerous charting and #1 songs such as “God’s Still God,” “Don’t Hide Your Scars,” “Good Morning Lord,” and “Let Me Take You to Jesus,” and continues as a solo artist and concert minister focused on hope, encouragement. Notable accolades include multiple GMA Dove Award nominations (including Southern Gospel Song of the Year and Song of the Year for “God’s Still God”), a Grammy nomination for the album Strength, induction into the North America Country Music Hall of Fame (2008), and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (2020) for community service. Website: johnathanbond.org Also visit RandallFranks.com

Infinity Music and Film Awards winners/nominees Randall Franks and Paula Slow visit at the awards. Paula Slow is an inspirational and Christian country singer-songwriter known for her dynamic vocals and faith-filled performances. She was named Female Christian Country Vocalist of the Year in 2003, stepped away to raise her family, and has since returned to music with renewed purpose. Recent releases include charting singles such as “From Afar” (a #1 inspirational country track), “Hell Don’t Stand a Chance,” “You’re the Only One,” “Good Kind of Crazy,” and holiday songs like “I’m Coming Home for Christmas.” Now based in the Tennessee area, she shares messages of hope, God’s goodness, and spiritual victory through her music. Website: paulaslow.com Also visit RandallFranks.com

Randall Franks visits with long-time friends and Christian music artists The Dalton Gang at the Infiniti Music And Film Awards. The Dalton Gang is a long-running Southern gospel family group known for their country-style harmonies, lively presentations, and faith-focused music and testimony. Led by Tom Dalton (with Cheryl Dalton and Troye Dalton), the group has enjoyed national radio play and Top 20 chart songs, appeared on major Christian television networks, performed at venues including the White House, Dollywood, and the National Quartet Convention, and written songs recorded by groups such as the McKameys and others. They were among the first to record certain hits later popularized by other artists.Tom Dalton hosts and produces The Nashville Spin, a 24/7 iHeartRadio station and weekly flagship show featuring inspirational country, gospel, and hymns, while @NashvilleSpin Multimedia also publishes Nashville Spin Magazine (print and digital). The group produces the weekly TV program Gettin’ Together with the Dalton Gang. Dalton Gang website: daltongangmusic.com Nashville Spin website: thenashvillespin.com Also find Randall at RandallFranks.com/Randall-Fr…

Actor/Entertainer Randall Franks visits with Artist Delnora @DelnoraReed at the Infiniti Music And Film Awards. Delnora is an award-winning inspirational country and roots singer-songwriter from Princeton, West Virginia (Mercer County), now based in the Nashville area. Drawing on deep Appalachian family musical roots (including her great-grandfather Henry Reed’s fiddle tunes in the Library of Congress), she blends authentic storytelling, faith-forward lyrics, and distinctive vocals across more than eight studio albums and numerous singles.She has scored chart success (including #1s), performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage, and shared stages with major artists. Highlights include the 2026 Inspirational Country Music Association & Awards (ICMA) Female Vocalist of the Year award at the Grand Ole Opry House, Music Video of the Year honors (e.g., for “Man at the Well”), and other recognitions such as a Christian Voice magazine cover feature. Recent releases include singles like “Looking for the Light,” “Peacemaker,” and holiday tracks such as “Rat A Tat Tat.” Learn more about her music here: delnora.com . Also visit with Randall at RandallFranks.com

Actor/Entertainer Randall Franks visits with two talented artists at the first night of the Infinity Music And Film Awards. Their musical impact continues to grow! All three came away as award winners. Greg Marlow (left) is an award-winning East Tennessee singer-songwriter, musician, speaker, and author from the mountains near LaFollette. A longtime lead singer and multi-instrumentalist with the bluegrass gospel group New Harvest (for over 30 years), he later launched a solo career blending country, southern rock, blues, and gospel after overcoming a terminal cancer diagnosis. His music delivers messages of hope and faith; chart-topping singles include “Second Chances” (performed at the Grand Ole Opry) and “Everybody Smiles” (2026 Elite Music Awards Music Video of the Year), with additional nominations and recognition including a Tennessee House Joint Resolution honoring his contributions. Website: gregmarlow.net/ Gene Higgins (center) is a Nashville Music Row veteran, singer, songwriter, publisher, producer, and entertainer. He founded the Christian Inspirational Country Music Association (and related ICM/CCMA efforts), served as executive producer of roughly 20 major award shows, and was editor-in-chief of Power Source magazine; he also runs the Gene Higgins Consulting Firm focused on music, film, digital distribution, and industry projects. He has performed alongside major artist in many genres and continues active work in inspirational and country music sharing popular songs from his decades of recording like his “There’s Power In His Name.” Visit RandallFranks.com

Friends, I am deeply honored and thankful to all of you who supported me earlier this year by voting in the Infiniti Music And Film Awards. Your friendship and support are God’s way of encouraging me along the path. Awards and nominations uplift those of us who write, sing, and play, but we use our gifts for each of you so that God’s glory may be seen in the effort. I appreciate you all. You make such a difference in my life. Several of you wanted a closer look at the Americana/Bluegrass/Roots Male Vocalist of the Year Award I received in Nashville this week, please check it out below: RandallFranks.com infinitimusicandfilmawards.n… #infinitimusicandfilmawards #infinityawards #grateful #thankyou #americana #bluegrass #rootsmusic #appalachianmusic #downyondertoo

Great to share a moment with Troy and Tammy Burns of the @TroyBurnsFamily at NQC - National Quartet Convention. From Bryson City, North Carolina, Troy joined The Inspirations as a teenager in the 1960s and sang lead with the quartet for many years, featured on songs such as “Jesus Is Coming Soon” and “Touring That City.” Fans named him Singing News Favorite Lead Singer in 1977, and in 2017 he was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame. In 2011 he and Tammy formed the Troy Burns Family, known for close family harmony and a heart for ministry. They became regular benefactors of our Share America Foundation, Inc. encouraging Appalachian youth. Tammy, the group’s alto, is also the only woman to have taken the stage and sung with The Inspirations. They also host The Singing in the Smokies. Learn more at troyburnsfamily.com . Also visit RandallFranks.com/Randall-Fr…