Kam Franklin

Kamerra Jodale Franklin (born June 7, 1987

Career 2008–2017: Background career Franklin was nominated for the 2008, 2009, and 2011 Houston Press Music Award for Best Female Vocalist. Franklin finally won the award in 2012, and again in 2014.

In 2022, she founded the Bayou City Comeback Chorus, a Houston-based collective supported by a grant from the Houston Arts Alliance. The project resulted in a four-song EP released on her Homegirl Island Records label. The Bayou City Comeback Chorus focuses on themes of healing, racial justice, and community resilience.

In 2023 Franklin released the single "Byrd and Shepard," dedicated to the memory of James Byrd Jr. and Matthew Shepard. Proceeds from the release supported the Byrd Foundation for Racial Healing and the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

In June 2025, Franklin funded her debut solo album through Kickstarter, surpassing its USD 20,000 goal within 11 days.

In 2025 she contributed vocals to A Tribute to the King of Zydeco, a compilation album honoring Clifton Chenier. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Franklin is credited as a contributing vocalist on the album.

Influences Her primary musical influences are drawn from soul, country, gospel, reggae and rock music.

Critical reception Franklin is often praised for her "massive voice".

Other appearances 2009 – Nick Gaitan and The Umbrella Man – Self Titled 2010 – RABDARGAB – Fat Tony (rapper) ("Not Now") 2010 – Horse shoes and Hand Grenades – Nosaprise 2011 – SCREWDARGAB Chopped-Up, Not Slopped Up by OG RON C – Fat Tony (rapper) ("Not Now") 2011 – Disaster – Chris Tsagakis 2011 – Revelator – Sideshow Tramps ("Revelator") 2012 – 24KT GOLD – DIRTY AND NASTY Featuring Hollywood Floss 2016 – Tomorrow Never Comes – Funk in the Trunk Featuring Neko 2017 – Matthew Logan Vasquez – "Same" 2023 - Deer Tick (band) - "Emotional Contracts" 2024 - The Tennessee Freedom Singers - "Tennessee Rise" 2024 - Young Jimmy - "HEAVY. (feat. Kam Franklin)" 2025 - Antones's 50th Allstars - The Last Real Texas Blues Album (Vinyl & CD) 2025 - Various artists - A Tribute to the King of Zydeco (Vinyl & CD)

Filmography +Film Year Title Role Notes 2018 Nothing Really Happens Health Department Operator Voice role

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