Kelly Nelon Clark
Kelly Nelon Clark (born December 1, 1959) is an inspirational Christian and southern gospel vocalist. She is often associated with Bill Gaither's Homecoming events. Nelon Clark along with her family group The Nelons were inducted into the Gospel Music Association's Hall of Fame in 2016.[1] She won Singing News Fan Awards in the categories of Favorite Alto and Favorite Female Vocalist in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1987, and 1990.[2]
Kelly Nelon Clark | |
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 Kelly Nelon Clark in 2016 | |
| Born | December 1, 1959 Atlanta, Georgia |
| Occupation | inspirational Christian and southern gospel vocalist |
Career
Nelon Clark is from Atlanta, Georgia and was raised in Smyrna, Georgia. Her family, The Nelons, are musically inclined, and her father, Rex Nelon, is a gospel singer. Nelon Clark was invited to join the southern gospel group The LeFevres, now Nelons, when she was young, and has sung with them for about 40 years. She sings alto.
Nelon Clark recorded solo albums while traveling with the Nelons, including Her Father's Child in 1983, Praise Him Now in 1985, Called By Love in 1988, KNT in 1990, and Steadfast Heart in 1992.
Personal life
Nelon Clark was married to Jerry Thompson, the former lead singer of the Nelons, for almost 20 years; they divorced in 1998. She has two daughters, Amber and Autumn, who sing with the Nelons today.
Nelon Clark remarried in 2001 to Jason Clark,[3] now the lead singer of the Nelons.[3]
Discography
Solo albums
With the LeFevres
- 1975: Experience The LeFevres
- 1976: Gospel Music U.S.A.
- 1977: Sing Your Request
- 1977: Singing 'Till He Comes
With the Rex Nelon Singers
- 1977: I've Never Been This Homesick Before
- 1977: The Sun's Coming Up
- 1978: Live
- 1979: Feelings
- 1980: Expressions Of Love
- 1980: One More Song
- 1980: Sing the Gospel
- 1981: One Step Closer
- 1982: Feeling at Home
- 1983: We Shall Behold the King
- 1984: The Best & A Whole Lot More
As the Nelons
- 1985: In One Accord
- 1986: Journeys
- 1987: Thanks
- 1988: Get Ready
- 1989: Let The Redeemed Say So
- 1990: The Best of Times
- 1991: One Less Stone
- 1991: A New Generation
- 1992: Right On Time
- 1993: Kelly Nelon Thompson & The Nelons
- 1994: A Promised Reunion
- 1994: He's My Comfort
- 1994: Triumphant
- 1995: Hallelujah Live
- 1996: We're Glad You're Here
- 1997: We've Got To Praise Him
- 1997: Thanks Live
- 1997: All Rise Live
- 1998: Peace Within The Walls
- 1999: A Journey
- 2000: Following After
- 2001: Season of Song 1 Nelon Classics
- 2002: United for Christ
- 2003: Season of Song 2
- 2004: The Light of Home
- 2008: You Are God
- 2010: Beside Still Waters
- 2011: Come On Home
- 2012: Evening in December
- 2014: Hymns: The A Capella Sessions
- 2016: Stronger Together EP
Guest appearances on other albums
- 1985: First Call - An Evening In December, song "Evening In December"[6]"
Acting
Nelon Clark has appeared in the television shows Resurrection and Homicide Hunter, where she played the role of Carol Parmer.[7]
She also starred in the movies The Old Rugged Cross[8] and His Love Is Blind.[9]
References
- Savage, Jeff (February 8, 2016). "The Nelons To Be Inducted Into The Gospel Music Hall Of Fame". Singing News Magazine. Salem Communications. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- "S / Singing News Fan Awards". Southern Gospel History. November 10, 2015. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- "N / Nelons". Southern Gospel History. May 12, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- "Christian Music Archive". Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- "Christian Music Archive". Word Records. 1985. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- Savage, Jeff (1985). "All Music Guide". AllMusic.com. Sony. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- Joy, Melissa (July 29, 2015). "Southern Gospel Musings". Southern Gospel Minute. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
- Scoops, SGN (May 13, 2016). "Faith Based Films Archives". Southern Gospel News SGN Scoops Digital. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- "Nelon to appear in 'His Love Is Blind'". Homecoming Magazine. December 31, 2014.