Denise Clark-Bradford
Denise Darchell "Niecy" Clark-Bradford 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 work | Result |
| 1983 | Inspirational Black Gospel Album of the Year | Sincerely | Nomitated |
| 1987 | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | Heart & Soul | Won |
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 work | Result |
| 1983 | Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group | Sincerely | Nomitated |
| 1987 | Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus | Heart & Soul | Nomitated |
| 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. Clark-Bradford has received 1 award.| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
| 1983 | Outstanding Gospel Artist | The Clark Sisters | Won |
Soul Train Awards
The Soul Train Music Awards are awarded annually. Clark-Bradford has received 1 nomination.| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
| 1988 | Best Gospel Album – Group or Choir | Heart & Soul | Nomitated |