Clarence McClendon explained

Clarence McClendon
Birth Name:Clarence E. McClendon
Alias:Bishop Clarence E. McClendon
Birth Date:June 7, 1965
Birth Place:Decatur, Illinois
Origin:Los Angeles, California
Instrument:vocals, singer-songwriter
Genre:gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2000 - present
Label:Integrity

Clarence E. McClendon (born June 7, 1965) is an American gospel musician, who is the pastor of Full Harvest International Church located in Los Angeles, California, and is the director of Harvest Fire Mega Mass Choir. He started his music career in 2000, with the release of Shout Hallelujah, by Integrity Music. This album would chart on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.

Early life

McClendon was born in Decatur, Illinois, on June 7,[1] 1965, which he started preaching and leading church at just 15 years old.[2]

He relocated to Los Angeles in 1991 to become the pastor of West Adams Foursquare Church, which he rebranded the church Church of the Harvest in 1995. He commenced being a televangelist during 1997.[2]

Television

He appeared on Preachers of L.A. a program that aired on Oxygen from 2013 to 2014.[3]

Music career

His music career commenced in 2000, with the album Shout Hallelujah, that released on April 18, 2000, by Integrity Music.[2] [4] This placed at the No. 9 position on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart, and it was on that chart for 24 weeks.[2] [5] He is the conductor of Harvest Fire Mega Mass Choir.[6]

Personal life

Bishop McClendon was married to Tammera McClendon, but they divorced after 16 years of marriage, which in turn, ended his record deal with Integrity Music. He is presently married to Priscilla McClendon (Delgado).[2]

Discography

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Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
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Shout Hallelujah
  • Released: April 18, 2000
    • CD, digital download
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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Today is Bishop McClendon's birthday!. Twitter. Bishop Clarence E. McClendon's Official Twitter account. April 15, 2015. June 7, 2013.
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  3. Web site: Symmonds. Nicole. Writer. Urban Faith Contributing. October 11, 2013. Preachers of LA: More than a Showcase of Prosperity. March 12, 2021. Urban Faith. en-US.
  4. Web site: Bishop Clarence E. McClendon : Discography . AllMusic. AllMusic. April 15, 2015.
  5. Web site: Bishop Clarence E. McClendon : Awards. Billboard. AllMusic. April 15, 2015.
  6. Web site: Bishop Clarence E. McClendon : Biography . Heather. Phares. AllMusic. April 15, 2015.