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.
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| Birth name | Denise Darchell Clark |
| Also known as | Denise Clark Morrison |
| Born | September 10, 1953 Detroit, Michigan, U.S |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan |
| Genres | Gospel |
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| Years active | 1966–1986 |
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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
The Dove Awards are awarded annually by the Gospel Music Association. Clark-Bradford has received 1 award.[3]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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| 1987 | Heart & Soul | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | Won |
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 |
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| 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
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 |
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| 1983 | The Clark Sisters | Outstanding Gospel Artist | Won |
Soul Train Awards
The Soul Train Music Awards are awarded annually. Clark-Bradford has received 1 nomination.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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| 1988 | Heart & Soul | Best Gospel Album – Group or Choir | Nominated |