Denise Clark-Bradford

Denise Darchell "Niecy" Clark-Bradford (born Denise Darchell Clark; September 10, 1953) 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.

Awards Dove Awards

The Dove Awards are awarded annually by the Gospel Music Association. Clark-Bradford has won 1 award from 2 nominations.

Year Award Nominated workResult 1983 Inspirational Black Gospel Album of the Year Sincerely 1987 Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Heart & Soul

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

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 Award Nominated workResult 1983 Outstanding Gospel Artist The Clark Sisters

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

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