Twinkie Clark Biography: Husband, Album, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Age, Height, Children, Awards, Religion

Elbernita “Twinkie” Dionne Clark, often known as Twinkie Clark, is an American gospel singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, organist, record producer, and evangelist.

Renowned as the “Mother of Contemporary Gospel Music” and “Queen of the B3 Hammond Organ,” she serves as the leader, principal songwriter, and musical force behind the legendary gospel group The Clark Sisters.

Her innovative vocal riffs, powerful organ playing, and hit compositions have profoundly shaped modern gospel, earning the group a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and influencing generations of artists across gospel and R&B.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Elbernita Dionne Clark
• Stage Name: Twinkie Clark
• Born: November 15, 1954
• Age: 71 years old
• Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, organist, record producer, evangelist
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parents: Mattie Moss Clark, Elder Elbert Clark
• Siblings: Karen Clark Sheard, Jacky Clark Chisholm, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Denise Clark-Bradford
• Spouse: Terrell (m. 1987–1994)
• Children: John Terrell
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life and Education

Elbernita Dionne Clark was born on November 15, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Mattie Moss Clark, a renowned gospel choir director and musician, and Elder Elbert Clark, a pastor.

She grew up alongside siblings Karen Clark Sheard, Jacky Clark Chisholm, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Denise Clark-Bradford in a deeply musical household.

Her mother began training her on piano as an infant, and by her early teens she was already touring and assisting with choir training.

She studied classical music at Howard University. Her ethnicity is African American, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Elbernita “Twinkie” Dionne Clark began her career under the guidance of her mother, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, making her professional debut as an organist at a young age and touring nationally from her early teens.

In 1973, she co-founded The Clark Sisters with her sisters, quickly emerging as the group’s leader, principal songwriter, arranger, and producer.

Her innovative three-part vocal harmonies and distinctive organ style helped the group gain early recognition in the gospel scene through albums and live performances.

She achieved major success as the creative force behind The Clark Sisters‘ breakthrough hits and sound, composing many of their signature songs while also releasing solo projects starting with Praise Belongs to God in 1979.

Twinkie Clark’s work expanded contemporary gospel by blending traditional elements with jazz, R&B, and classical influences, leading to commercial success and widespread influence on vocal techniques still used today.

In her later work, Twinkie Clark continued releasing solo albums such as The Masterpiece and live recordings while contributing to The Clark Sisters‘ projects.

Her legacy includes shaping the sound of modern gospel music, mentoring through her evangelistic ministry, and earning honors like inductions into halls of fame and the group’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @twinkieclark
• Facebook Handle: twinkieclarkgospel
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Twinkie Clark previously married a man named Terrell in 1987; the couple had one son, John Terrell, before divorcing in 1994.

She has focused her personal life on faith, family, and gospel ministry, raising her son while maintaining a career centered on spiritual music and evangelism.

Discography

• Praise Belongs to God (1979)
• Ye Shall Receive Power (1981)
• Comin’ Home (1992)
• The Masterpiece (1996)
• Twinkie Clark & Friends…Live in Charlotte (2002)
• Home Once Again: Live in Detroit (2004)
• With Humility (2011)
• Live & Unplugged (2013)
• The Generations (2020)

Net Worth

Twinkie Clark has an estimated net worth of $6 million.

Her primary income sources include songwriting royalties and publishing from her extensive catalog with The Clark Sisters and solo work, album sales, live performances and tours, production and arranging work, and her evangelistic ministry activities.