Twinkie Clark

Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark (born November 15, 1954) is an American, Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, musician, and evangelist. Clark is best known as the chief executive writer and member of the American gospel singing group the Clark Sisters. Often called the "Mother of Contemporary Gospel Music"; NPR named her one of the 50 Great Voices. Known for her use of the Hammond Organ, she is often referred to as the "Queen of the B3 Hammond Organ", and was inducted into the Hammond Hall of Fame in 2014. She is a BMI Gospel Trailblazer honoree, and is the recipient of multiple Grammy Awards.

Twinkie Clark
Birth nameElbernita Clark
Also known asTwinkie Clark Twinkie Clark Terrell
Born (1954-11-15) November 15, 1954
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OriginDetroit, Michigan
GenresGospel
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • arranger
  • organist
  • pianist
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • organ
  • piano
Years active1966–present
Labels
Websitetheclarksisters.net

In 2012, Clark was honored by Judith Christie McAllister and the International Music Department of the Church of God in Christ, as a living legend and influencer during the 105th International Holy Convocation, where Clark also received an honorary doctorate of sacred music from Dr. Tony Lewis and the Christian Bible Institute and Seminary (CBIS).

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