Episode 1076
The Clark Sisters
Mon, 2020-Apr-13 02:07 UTC
Length - 2:03
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With 486,006 views on Sunday, 12 April 2020 our article of the day is The Clark Sisters.
The Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group consisting of five sisters: Jacky Clark Chisholm (b. 1948), Denise Clark Bradford (b. 1953), Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark (b. 1954), Dorinda Clark-Cole (b. 1957), and Karen Clark Sheard (b. 1960). The Clark Sisters are the daughters of gospel musician and choral director Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. They are credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream and are considered as pioneers of contemporary gospel. Their biggest hits include: "Is My Living in Vain", "Hallelujah", "He Gave Me Nothing to Lose", "Endow Me", "Jesus Is A Love Song", "Ha-Ya (Eternal Life)", "Pure Gold", "Expect Your Miracle", and their largest mainstream crossover gold-certified hit, "You Brought the Sunshine". The Clark Sisters have won three Grammy Awards. With 17 albums to their credit and millions in sales, the Clark Sisters are the highest-selling female gospel group in history.
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