Denise Clark-Bradford Explained

Denise Clark-Bradford
Birth Name:Denise Darchell Clark
Alias:Denise Clark Morrison
Birth Date:1953 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S
Origin:Detroit, Michigan
Genre:Gospel
Years Active:1966–1986

Denise Darchell "Niecy" Clark-Bradford (born Denise Darchell Clark; September 10, 1953)[1] is an American Grammy Award-winning 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

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 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

Dove Awards

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

Grammy Awards

See 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]

YearNominated workAwardResult
1983SincerelyBest Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group
1987Heart & SoulBest Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus
2024The Clark SistersGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award

NAACP Image Awards

See 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.

Soul Train Awards

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

External links

Notes and References

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