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By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Legendary gospel quartet The Clark Sisters have a reason to be happy this week:
They're not only sitting atop of the 'Billboard' gospel chart with their new reunion project, but they have also been announced as recipients of a prestigious industry honor.
Recorded at Houston's eminent George Brown Convention Center last year, 'Live ... One Last Time' features production by gospel visionary Donald Lawrence. Released on the EMI Gospel label, the critically acclaimed opus debuted in the No. 1 spot on the "Top Gospel Albums" chart.
And to add to the glory, the well-known Detroit siblings -- comprised of Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark Terrell, Jacky Clark Chisholm, Dorinda Clark Cole and Karen Clark Sheard-- will receive the President's Merit Award at the 2007 GRAMMY Salute To Gospel event on June 8 in that nation's capital.
In keeping with its tradition of honoring artistic excellence, The Recording Academy will spotlight the genre by celebrating the most respected members of the gospel community during the event to be held at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Grammy Award winning artists Dr. Bobby Jones and Michael W. Smith will join the Gospel Music Hall of Fame members (who helped crossover the genre to the mainstream with their 1983 char-topper 'You Brought the Sunshine') as this year's honorees.
According to a rep, the event will include performances from gospel, contemporary Christian and contemporary artists under the leadership of Lawrence.
The GRAMMY Salute To Gospel Music event began in 2004 to honor those who have made significant contributions to gospel music, while supporting the history and importance of the genre.
Past honorees include Shirley Caesar, Andraé Crouch, Richard Smallwood and Albertina Walker.
BV Extras:
-- BV's very own gospel music authority Jawn Murray tells 'The Gospel Truth.'
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By: cbrown on 4/26/2007 8:44PM
i thank god for you clark sisters, i wish that you would keep on singing and we at Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C
in buffalo newyork love you very much and Dr. Mattie Moss Clark still lives on within us, May God forever bless and keep you always
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By: Quiptown PA on 4/26/2007 10:20PM
It was a wonderful surprise to see the reunion picture of the Clark Sister as well as hear of their upcoming project. Thank God for these anointed singers!
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By: Linda on 4/26/2007 10:34PM
Congratulations to the clark sisters.I been loving their music since i was a teenager.Now my 13 year old daughter loves kiera's music.God bless
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By: Prophet Samuel Jonathan Ray, Jr on 4/26/2007 10:42PM
I have Loved the Calrk sister for over 30 years, and especially their momma! I am glad to see them back together and hoped that thier resurrgence will lead to another album of them altogether! They are all great on their own but wow together is a whole level altogether! I blessed always by their witness!
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By: Alyssa on 4/26/2007 10:46PM
I had the opportunity of singing in a choir that the Clark Sister's mother the Late Dr. Mattie Moss Clark directed at one of my denomonations State Meetings. That was an awesome experience. You go girls, I have almost all of the Clark Sister recordings. LOVE UM!!
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By: Tamika Walker on 4/27/2007 2:32AM
I am so happy for The Famous and Fabulous Clark Sisters I don't know what to do they deserve everything the have coming to them. They are my favorite group in the world and Evang.Karen Clark-Sheard is my favorite out of them all. I am just overwhelmed for them. To GOD be the Glory for the things HE has done.
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By: Lathan Fields on 8/13/2009 9:46AM
Clark Sisters are truly annointed! Your voices are the result of generations of cultivation and devotion. I have a unique collection of past generation Clark Singers Albums; Wax, I don't have a phonograph that can play them on. But when I did have the means! Then, as well as now, the Clark Voices are truly Soul-Stirring!!!
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By: FI on 4/27/2007 7:48AM
I am very proud of this group of sisters- and proud that I am COGIC (3rd generation). They have made an impact on gospel music and should be commended on a job well done and a success that is due. The CD is awesome and if you dont own it- get it today! They not only shine, but they bring the light of COGIC music- we love love you Clark Sisters!
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By: Raymond on 4/27/2007 1:55PM
I live in Detroit. It's good to see the world knowns what we knew all the tiime. Waiting for the tour.
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By: Bill on 6/26/2007 4:18PM
A long time coming. It just goes to show you that just wait on the Lord. He has and continues to be good. Congratulations, Jacky, Twinkie, Dorinda and Karen. I am just so excited.
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