Tamela Mann and Kirk Franklin get award for "Take Me To The King" single

GOSPEL'S Tamela Mann and Kirk Franklin have been certified Gold for their single "Take Me To The King" which has sold more than 500,000 digital copies. Said Mann, "What an amazing surprise to be presented with my first RIAA Certified Gold plaque by my husband of 26 years. I thank God every day for my family, friends, music and the many blessings in my life. Kirk is a dear friend and an incredibly talented artist, writer and producer.