The Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group consisting of five sisters: Jacky Clark Chisholm, Denise "Niecy" Clark-Bradford, Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Karen Clark Sheard. The Clark Sisters are the daughters of pioneering gospel musician and choral director Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. They are credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream and are considered as pioneers of contemporary gospel. Their biggest hits include: "Is My Living in Vain", "Praise the Lord", "I Can Do All Things Through Christ That Strengthens Me", "A Praying Spirit", "Nothing to Lose, All to Gain", "Endow Me", "Jesus is a Love Song", "Ha-Ya", "Pure Gold", "Expect Your Miracle", and their biggest, mainstream crossover hit, "You Brought the Sunshine". As a group, The Clark Sisters have won three Grammy Awards and are the highest-selling female gospel group in history.
| Also known as | The Dynamic Clark Sisters (1980), The Legendary Clark Sisters (2017-Present) |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | Billmo, Sound Of Gospel, Westbound/Elektra, Rejoice/Word, Sparrow, EMI Gospel Karew |
| Associated acts | Mattie Moss Clark, Bill Moss, Sr, Kierra Sheard, J Moss, Bill Moss, Jr. |
| Members | Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, Jacky Clark Chisholm, Dorinda Clark Cole, Karen Clark Sheard |
| Past members | Denise Clark Bradford |
About The Clark Sisters
American gospel vocal group known for singles such as "Is My Living in Vain", "Hallelujah", and "He Gave Me Nothing to Lose." The sisters have been credited as being pioneers of turning gospel music mainstream.
Achievement of The Clark Sisters
As of April 2020, the sisters were the recipients of three Grammy Awards.
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Latest information about The Clark Sisters updated on July 28 2021.
