Franklin McKay Biography by James Christopher Monger

Canadian singer/songwriter Franklin McKay emerged in the 2010s and quickly gained a foothold on the Christian and Adult Contemporary charts with radio hits like "Invincible," "I'll Lift You Up (When You Are Down)," and "Breath of Life." A native of Sault Saint Marie, Ontario, the Toronto- and Los Angeles-based musician has worked with a host of notable artists, including Bill Champlin(Chicago), Harry Hess (Harem Scarem), Marc Jordan, Greg Fitzgerald (Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Hall & Oates). McKay first found mainstream success with the release of his 2012 EP The Holiday Collection and maintained a steady presence on the Billboard charts with subsequent efforts Invincible (2016) and Awake (2021). He issued the singles "Don't Forget Love" and "This Ain't the End" in 2022 and 2023, respectively. His latest single is "The Game of Love" (July 2025).