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Twinkie Clark's Birthday 2024 – November 15, 2024

Widely regarded as the ‘Queen of B3 Hammond Organ’ Twinkie Clark, born on November 15, 1954, is a household name in gospel music. She is the most famous member of the American gospel group The Clark Sisters, with whom she has enjoyed massive success. She has several albums with her group as well as several solo albums and top charting singles. We will celebrate her special day right here.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Elbernita ‘Twinkie’ Clark

Nickname:

Mother of Contemporary Gospel Music

Birth date:

November 15, 1954

Age:

69 years, 4 months

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

5' 5"

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Net Worth:

$6.0 million

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Background

Born Elbernita Clark on Tuesday, November 15, 1954, to Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and Pastor Elbert Clark in Detroit, Michigan, Twinkie was blessed early in life with the influence of her mother. Her mother was a pioneering gospel musician and choir director. By the time she was a teenager, she started touring with her mother, ministering in parishes, and conducting vocal harmony training for choirs. At the age of 13, she made her recording debut. It was on the song ‘He will supply your need’ from the album “A closer walk with thee” from the Southwest Michigan state choir of the Church of God in Christ.The gospel ensemble The Clark Sisters was established when Twinkie was 19. The band’s lead vocalist, chief songwriter, and producer was Twinkie. The group includes the Clark sisters Jacky Chisholm, Dorinda Cole, Karen Sheard, and Denise Bradford (who left the group in 1986). With great success, the trio published numerous songs and albums. Among them are ‘Sincerely,’ ‘You brought the sunlight (Into my life),’ ‘Expect your miracle,’ ‘Jesus is a love song,’ and ‘Is my living in vain?’ ‘Sincerely’ was a grammy nominated song in best soul gospel group performance by a duo or group in 1982. The group got other Grammy nominations for “Heart & Soul” at the 30th annual grammy awards in 1986 and “Conqueror” at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards. Both were in the best soul gospel performance by a duo, group, or choir category. In 1990, the group received its first Grammy nomination for a live album when “Bringing it back home” — released in 1989 — was nominated for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Music Album at the 33rd Annual Grammy Music Awards. The group finally got their golden gramophones in 2007 at the 50th annual grammy awards for their song ‘Blessed and highly favored,’ — which was nominated in the Best Gospel song Category and Best Gospel Performance Category. The parent album “Live: one last time,” was also a winner in the Best Traditional Gospel Album Category.Clark also has 10 highly successful solo albums to her name. Clark admits to being inspired by different genres of music which include: jazz, reggae, funk, classical, and blues. She lists her late mother, Mattie Moss Clark as her biggest influence. Evidence of these influences can be found in her first two solo albums, “Praise be unto God” and “Ye shall receive power.”

Career timeline

1973
The Clark Sisters

The Clark Sisters gospel group is formed by sisters Jacky Clark Chisholm, Dorinda Clark Cole, Karen Clark Sheard, and Denise Clark Bradford.

1979
The First Solo Album

Clark debuts her first solo album, “Praise Belongs To God.”

1981
The Second Solo Album

Clark releases “Ye Shall Receive Power,” her second solo album.

2002
The First Solo Grammy Nomination

Clark releases “Twinkie Clark & Friends live in Charlotte,” an album that earns her a solo Grammy nomination for the Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album.

2007
The Tripple Grammy Wins in One night

At the 50th Annual Grammy Music Awards, The Clark Sisters’ Album “Live: One Last Time” Won The Grammy Category For Best Traditional Gospel Album while “Blessed and highly favored,” a track from the album won the Best Gospel song and Best Gospel Performance categories.

2020
The Generations and Lifetime Achievement Award

It is announced that the Clark sisters would be honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award at the 35th Annual Stellar Awards.

Twinkie Clark FAQs

Which Clark sister passed away?

None of them has passed away.

Are there four or five Clark sisters?

There are currently 4 Clark sisters — Karen Clark-Sheard, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Twinkie Clark, and Jacky Clark Chisholm.

How many Grammys does Twinkie Clark have?

She has three Grammy awards.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She has a son

    Clark has a son named John Terell.

  2. She is divorced

    Clark married Terell, with whom she had John her son but she has since been divorced.

  3. She coined the three-part harmony

    She is credited with creating the music harmony terms ‘soprano,’ ‘alto,’ and ‘tenor.’

  4. She sold her catalog for a car

    Clark once sold her entire music catalog for a car.

  5. She underwent surgery

    There was a lot of buzz about how she lost almost half her weight however, she admitted she underwent surgery for the weight loss.

Why We Love Twinkie Clark

  1. She is a living legend

    Clark is a genuine living legend of gospel music today. Her accomplishments and influence cannot be overstated by any means.

  2. She is a family person

    She has never left the music group she started with her sisters. This is despite being the lead vocalist, principal songwriter, and composer.

  3. She is a leader

    Not only is she talented, but she also has great leadership skills. She was the leader, arranger, and main songwriter of The Clark Sisters.

Twinkie Clark’s birthday dates

Year Date Day
2022 November 15 Tuesday
2023 November 15 Wednesday
2024 November 15 Friday
2025 November 15 Saturday
2026 November 15 Sunday