Twinkie Clark Biography

Elbernita Clark, popularly known as Twinkie Clark, is an accomplished American gospel singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, musician, and evangelist who was born and brought up in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. She is famously known as a member of the American gospel singing group the Clark Sisters.

Clark is known as the “Mother of Contemporary Gospel Music“. Additionally, she is a heralded artist. Known as the “Queen of the B3 Hammond Organ“, she is a member of the Hammond organ Hall of Fame Class of 2014.

In 2012, Clark was acknowledged by Dr. Judith Christie McAllister and the International Music Department of the Church of God in Christ, as a living legend and influencer during the 105th International Holy Convocation, where she also received an honorary doctorate of sacred music from Dr. Tony Lewis and the Christian Bible Institute and Seminary (CBIS).

Twinkie Clark Age

Clark is 66 years old as of 2020, she was born Elbernita Clark on November 15, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on November 15, every year and her birth sign is Scorpio. Clark will be turning 67 years old on November 15, 2021.

Twinkie Clark Height

Clark stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. However, details regarding her other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Twinkie Clark Weight

Clark has a moderate weight. She has not shared her weight with the public yet. Clark’s weight will be listed once we get it from a credible source. Known for her beautiful smile and charming personality, Clark has brown eyes and her hair color is black. Her gorgeous eye color is one of her most striking features.

Twinkie Clark Education

Clark is a highly educated and qualified person. She received formal music education at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Further information regarding Clark’s educational background in detail is currently under review and will be updated once available.

Twinkie Clark Family

Twinkie was born to pioneering gospel musician and choral director Dr. Mattie Moss Clark (mother) and Pastor Elbert Clark (father) in Detroit, Michigan, Clark started her teaching in music under the direction of her mother, very early in life.

From the age of thirteen, she started touring nationally with her mother, ministering and training choirs in three-part vocal harmony. In 1967, she made her recording debut as a featured vocalist together with her mother, sister Denise Clark, and Dolores Jones on the Southwest Michigan State Choir of the Church Of God in Christ‘s “He Will Supply Your Need“, from the album A Closer Walk with Thee.

Twinkie Clark Husband

It is said she was married to Terrell and has since been divorced. There is no public information on why they got divorced. Clark likes to keep her personal life private hence information about her dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether she is married. However, this information is still under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.

Twinkie Clark Children

Clark recorded her first album live solo album, Live in Charlotte in 2002. In the album, his son John Terell raps. The album was followed by another the Asaph Ward0produced Home again: Live in Detroit two 6years later.

Twinkie Clark Net Worth

Clark has an estimated net worth of $6 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a gospel singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, musician, and evangelist. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Twinkie Clark Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Clark.

Twinkie Clark Wiki

• Full Names: Elbernita Clark.
• Popular As: Twinkie Clark.
• Gender: Female.
• Occupation / Profession: Gospel Singer.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: African-American.
• Religion: Christian.
• Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Twinkie Clark Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 66 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio.
• Date of Birth: November 15, 1954.
• Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan.
• Birthday: November 15.

Twinkie Clark Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Pending Update.
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 inches.
• Weight: Moderate.
• Eye Color: Brown.
• Hair Color: Black.
• Shoe Size: Pending Update.
• Dress Size: Pending Update.
• Breast Size: Pending Update.
• Waist Size: Pending Update.Larry Clark 
• Hip Size: Pending Update.

Twinkie Clark Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Pastor Elbert Clark.
• Mother: Dr. Mattie Moss Clark.
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
• Marital Status: Not Known.
• Husband/Spouse: Was Married to Terrell.
• Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable.
• Children: Son(John Terell).

Twinkie Clark Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $6 million dollars as of 2021.
• Salary: Pending Update.
• Source of Income: Career as a Gospel Singer.

Twinkie Clark Career

The Clark Sisters

Since their establishment in 1973, Clark has been the leader, principal songwriter, and producer of the gospel group the Clark Sisters, which includes sisters Jacky Clark Chisholm, Dorinda Clark Cole, and Karen Clark Sheard (sister Denise Clark Bradford departed the group in 1986).

The group scored their biggest accomplishment with the mainstream, crossover hit “You Brought the Sunshine (Into My Life)” in 1983, which peaked within the top 20 of Billboard’s Gospel and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts and hit a top 30 peak on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.

Other hit songs include, “Is My Living in Vain“, “Expect Your Miracle” and “Jesus is a Love Song“, all written by Clark. Receiving their first Grammy nomination at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards for Sincerely (1982) in the Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group category, they received subsequent nominations for their follow-ups, Heart & Soul (1986) and Conqueror (1988), for Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus at the 30th and 31st Annual Grammy Awards.

In 1990, the group received its first Grammy nomination for a live album when Bringing it Back Home (1989) was nominated for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards.

In 2007, the Clark Sisters were awarded three Grammys at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards: Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Performance for “Blessed & Highly Favored” and Best Traditional Gospel Album for its parent album Live One Last Time, which topped both the Billboard Gospel Albums and Christian Music Video charts.

In 2016, the group was honored at the Essence festival. In 2020, it was announced that the Clark Sisters would be honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award at the 35th Annual Stellar Awards.

The same year, a Lifetime biographical film, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel was released, produced by Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, and Missy Elliott, and became the highest-rated original movie release by Lifetime in four years.

Twinkie Clark Solo Career

Clark has recorded several solo albums. Her debut studio album, Praise Belongs to God (1979), was ranked at No. 28 by Billboard on the 1981 year-end Spiritual Albums chart and followed shortly by Ye Shall Receive Power (1981).

In 1992, Clark released Comin’ Home and The Masterpiece in 1996. Also in 1996, she made her live solo debut in a collaborative album Twinkie Clark-Terrell Presents the Florida A&M University Gospel Choir, which was a top 10 hit on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart, where it was placed by Billboard as the 34th Top Gospel Album of 1996.

In 2002, Clark released Twinkie Clark & Friends Live in Charlotte which received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album. In 2004, it was followed by the Asaph Ward-produced Home Once Again: Live in Detroit, which became her highest-charting album on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart and also featured on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

In 2011 and 2013, Clark released With Humility and Live & Unplugged respectively on Larry Clark Gospel, before releasing a collaborative album with Larry Clark (the son of her sister Denise Clark Bradford), The Generations in 2020.

Twinkie Clark Musical influence

Clark has been inspired by different genres of music, including jazz, reggae, classical, funk, and blues, and she lists artists such as Stevie Wonder, Walter Hawkins, Edwin Hawkins, Andraé Crouch, Charles Nicks, and her mother, Mattie Moss Clark, as musical influences.

This is evidenced by listening to her first two solo albums Praise Belongs to God and Ye Shall Receive Power, recorded for Sound of Gospel Records while still with The Clark Sisters.

Twinkie Clark Songs

• Praise Belongs To God
• Ye Shall Receive Power

• Comin’ Home
• Masterpiece
• Twinkie Clark-Terrell presents FAMU Gospel Choir

Twinkie Clark Songs-Notable Sings

• “Power”
• “You Brought The Sunshine”
• “Balm in Gilead”

• “I Tried Him And I Know Him”
• “He Gave Me Nothing to Lose”
• “Something New”

• “Is My Living in Vain”
• “Awesome”
• Twinkie Clark and Friends: Live In Charlotte N.C

• Home Once Again: Live In Detroit
• Praise & Worship
• With Humility

• Live and Unplugged 2013
• Bless You, Real Good”
• “Worship the King”

• “Everything You Need is Right Here”
• “God’s Got a Blessing”
• “Awesome God”

• “I Can Do All Things Through Christ”
• “My Mind Is Made Up”Power
• You Brought The Sunshine

• Balm in Gilead
• I Tried Him And I Know Him
• He Gave Me Nothing to Lose

• Something New
• Is My Living in Vain
• Bless You Real Good

• Worship the King
• Everything You Need is Right Here
• God’s Got a Blessing

• Awesome God
• I Can Do All Things Through Christ
• My Mind Is Made Up

• “Bless You Real Good”
• “Worship the King”
• “Everything You Need is Right Here”

• “God’s Got a Blessing” with Humility
• “Awesome God” with Humility

• “I Can Do All Things Through Christ”
• “My Mind Is Made Up”

Frequently Asked Questions About Twinkie Clark

Who is Twinkie Clark?

Clark is an accomplished American gospel singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, musician, and evangelist who was born and brought up in Detroit, Michigan. She is famously known as a member of the American gospel singing group the Clark Sisters.

How old is Twinkie Clark?

Clark is 66 years old as of 2020, she was born Elbernita Clark on November 15, 1954.

Where was Twinkie Clark born?

Clark was born on November 15, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

How tall is Twinkie Clark?

Clark stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches.

What nationality is Twinkie Clark?

Clark is an American national, born in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

Where did Twinkie Clark attend college?

Clark is a highly educated and qualified person. She received formal music education at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Is Twinkie Clark married?

Calrk likes to keep her personal life private hence information about her dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether she is married. However, this information is still under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.

How much is Twinkie Clark worth?

Clark has a net worth of $6 million dollars as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the gospel ministry.

Is Twinkie Clark dead or alive?

Twinkie is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Which Clark Sister’s husband died?

Jacky Clark-Chisholm of two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel group, The Clark Sisters mourns the loss of her husband of 46 years, Glynn T. Chisholm (70) who passed away on Thanksgiving Day. Dec 6, 2019.

Who is the Clark Sisters’ father?

Clark’s father, Fred Moss, died during the summer after her high school graduation, and she did not want to leave her mother home alone. She enrolled in music classes at Selma University and continued to play at her mother’s church services. In 1947 she moved north to Detroit to join her sister, Sybil Burke.

Are the Clark Sisters really sisters?

The Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group consisting of five sisters: Jacky Clark Chisholm (b. 1948), Denise “Niecy” Clark Bradford (b. … With 17 albums to their credit and millions in sales, the Clark Sisters are the highest-selling female gospel group in history.

Who is playing the Clark Sisters?

The film stars Aunjanue Ellis stars as the sisters’ mother, Mattie Moss Clark, and features Christina Bell as Twinkie, Kierra Sheard as Karen, Sheléa Frazier as Dorinda, Raven Goodwin as Denise, and Angela Birchett as Jacky. Jan 31, 2020

Who is Clark Sister’s mother?

Dr. Mattie Moss Clark (born Mattie Juliet Moss; March 26, 1925 – September 22, 1994) was an American gospel choir director and the mother of The Clark Sisters, a world-renowned gospel vocal group.

Twinkie Clark Contacts

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• Website: Pending Update.

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