Denise Clark-Bradford

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Denise Clark-Bradford
Birth nameDenise Clark
Born (1953-09-10) September 10, 1953 (age 70)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S
OriginDetroit, Michigan
GenresGospel
Occupation(s)
  • Evangelist
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • organ
Years active1966–1986
Labels
Formerly of

Denise "Niecy" Clark-Bradford (born Denise Darchell Clark; September 10, 1953)[1] is an American gospel singer. Clark–Bradford is best known as an original member of family vocal group The Clark Sisters and as a daughter of pioneering choral director Mattie Moss Clark. As a member of The Clark Sisters, Clark–Bradford has been honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Biography[edit]

Clark-Bradford was born in Detroit, Michigan to world-renowned gospel choir director, gold-certified singer, and musician Mattie Moss Clark and Pastor Elbert Clark. Clark-Bradford was taught to sing alongside her sisters at a young age, with the goal of forming a powerful group of female evangelists who would win souls for God with their voices. By 1966, Clark-Bradford and her sisters were performing behind their mother at church services, usually singing her songs. Clark-Bradford shared the soprano note with her sister Karen Clark-Sheard, until her departure from the group in 1986. You can hear Clark-Bradford showcasing her lead vocals on Who Can I Turn To?( 1973), Something Worth Living For (1973), Count It All Joy (1978). Clark-Bradford also shared lead vocals on the Original There Is a Balm In Gilead with Sisters Dorinda Clark-Cole and Karen Clark Sheard. However, her lead vocals were not featured on the album version. Clark-Bradford’s voice also was featured on Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and The Michigan State Community Choir 1972 release entitled That’s Christ. Where she sung a duet along with Dr.Mattie Moss Clark entitled Steal Away To Jesus.

Clark-Bradford left The Clark Sisters in 1986 and began her own ministry in California. Her last contribution to the group was that year's Heart & Soul album, which was released after a four-year gap.[2]

Awards[edit]

Dove Awards[edit]

Main article: Dove Awards

The Dove Awards are awarded annually by the Gospel Music Association. Clark-Bradford has received 1 award.[3]

Year Nominated work Award Result
1987 Heart & Soul Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Won

Grammy Awards[edit]

Main article: Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Clark-Bradford has earned a Lifetime Achievement award as well as 2 competitive nominations.[4]

Year Nominated work Award Result
1983 Sincerely Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated
1987 Heart & Soul Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus Nominated
2024 The Clark Sisters Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Honored

NAACP Image Awards[edit]

Main article: NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP Image Awards are awarded annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Clark-Bradford has received 1 award.

Year Nominated work Award Result
1983 The Clark Sisters Outstanding Gospel Artist Won

Soul Train Awards[edit]

The Soul Train Music Awards are awarded annually. Clark-Bradford has received 1 nomination.

Year Nominated work Award Result
1988 Heart & Soul Best Gospel Album – Group or Choir Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Clark Sisters". Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Clark Sisters Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More / AllMusic". Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "Past Winners". Dove Awards. Enter 'The Clark Sisters' into the 'Search:' field to see list of awards. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  4. ^ Greg Evans (January 5, 2024). "Gladys Knight, N.W.A, Laurie Anderson & Tammy Wynette Among 2024 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees". Retrieved January 6, 2024.

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