logo
Getty Images
Getty Images

Gospel Group 'The Clark Sisters' Just Made Their Own Lifetime Movie

Bettina Dizon
May 04, 2020
08:00 A.M.

The Clark Sisters recently premiered their own Lifetime movie called “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel,” which features the true story of the group.

Advertisement

On April 11, the Lifetime movie “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” premiered and it showcased the real-life story of the gospel group composed of all women.

HIGH MOVIE RATINGS

“The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” had over 2.7 million viewers during its premiere and marked the highest-rated Lifetime original movie since 2016.

Kierra Sheard and Karen Clark Sheard performing at the 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards in February 2005 | Source: Getty Images

Kierra Sheard and Karen Clark Sheard performing at the 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards in February 2005 | Source: Getty Images

The Christine Swanson-directed film had the best ad-supported cable since 2018 in key demos and the highest ad-supported cable this year.

Christina Bell, Kierra Sheard, Shelea Frazier, Raven Goodwin, Angela Birchett, and Aunjanue Ellis are among the stars who acted in the film.

Advertisement

Recently, the sisters released “The Return,” a new album with rapper Snoop Dogg featured in the track called “His Love.”

GETTING TO KNOW THE CLARK SISTERS

The all-female group initially had five sisters as members: Jacky Clark Chisholm, Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark-Terrell, Denise Clark Bradford, Karen Clark Sheard, and Dorinda Clark-Cole.

Their first album, “Jesus Has a Lot to Give” released in 1973 with famous songs such as “Hallelujah,” “Jesus is a Love Song,” and “He Gave Me Nothing to Lose.”

Elbernita Clark-Terrell, Jacky Clark-Chisholm, Dorinda Clark-Cole and Karen Clark Sheard of The Clark Sisters at BET Presents 19th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at Bethel University on February 1, 2018 in St Paul, Minnesota. | Source: Getty Images

Elbernita Clark-Terrell, Jacky Clark-Chisholm, Dorinda Clark-Cole and Karen Clark Sheard of The Clark Sisters at BET Presents 19th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at Bethel University on February 1, 2018 in St Paul, Minnesota. | Source: Getty Images

Advertisement

It was in the following decade that the singers reached stardom with Grammy Award wins for Best Gospel Performance and Best Traditional Gospel Album.

Recently, the sisters released “The Return,” a new album with rapper Snoop Dogg featured in the track called “His Love.”

SOLO CAREERS

The sisters have tried going solo in their career at some point, starting with Twinkie, who released the album “Comin’ Home” in 1992 and “Finally Karen” in 1997, which earned a Grammy nomination.

Dorinda also had her own debut album, which won two Stellar Awards, with the classic songs “I’m Still Here” and “Show Me the Way.”

Karen Clark Sheard performs at the 2nd Annual South Dade MusicFest and Mothers Day Musicfest SBC Community Development Corporation (SBC CDC) at Watsco Center on May 14, 2017 in Coral Gables, Florida. | Source: Getty Images

Karen Clark Sheard performs at the 2nd Annual South Dade MusicFest and Mothers Day Musicfest SBC Community Development Corporation (SBC CDC) at Watsco Center on May 14, 2017 in Coral Gables, Florida. | Source: Getty Images

The next sister to take a leap into the solo career was Jacky, who released her first album in 2005 called “Expectancy.”

Regardless if they are a group or solo act, the Clark Sisters have a huge fan base, including the iconic singers Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Snoop Dogg’s Daughter Suffers “Severe Stroke” at 24 — Friend Asks for Prayers

January 19, 2024

Snoop Dogg’s Only Daughter Returns Home after Severe Stroke at 24 — Fans Pray after Seeing Photos

February 01, 2024

This Ex-therapist Has Been a Great Actress' Spouse for Years & Stayed by the Star's Side after Her Car Crash

February 26, 2024

These 5 Girls Are '90s Idols and One of Whom Is Married to a Famous Soccer Player – Quiz

December 20, 2023

Jennifer Grey Was Married to Clark Gregg for 19 Years and Share a Child — She Cried When They Separated

November 25, 2023

JLo Felt like She’d ‘Die’ after Split from Ben Affleck, Now He Makes Her Feel More Beautiful than Ever

November 06, 2023

ABBA Star Anni-Frid Lyngstad Leads Quiet Life Years Following Tragic Death of Her Daughter

December 20, 2023

Gracie Abrams' Parents: Her Father Is a Filmmaker & Her Mother Is the Co-CEO of Their Production Company

November 25, 2023

This Girl, Whom Michael Jackson Wanted to Adopt a Child with & Liam Neeson Proposed to Twice, Married a ‘Funny’ Man

November 09, 2023

20 Riddles That Will Challenge Your Mind

November 20, 2023

Steve Perry Never Had a Wife despite Having Been in Several Serious Relationships

November 29, 2023

Inside the Real-Life 'Home Alone' House More than 30 Years after the Film – Photos

December 05, 2023

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Is Out of Prison & Seen for the 1st Time While Shopping with Husband

December 29, 2023

Kez Sunday Udoka Is Ime Udoka's Son with Nia Long - Facts about Him

December 07, 2023