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Homecoming magazine chats with gaither homecoming tour favorites kelly nelon clark and jason 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 was inducted into the Gospel Music Association's Hall of Fame in 2016. She has won Singing News Fan Awards in the categories of Favorite Alto and Favorite Female Vocalist in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1987, and 1990.
Contents
- Homecoming magazine chats with gaither homecoming tour favorites kelly nelon clark and jason clark
- Career
- Personal life
- Solo albums
- With The LeFevres
- With The Rex Nelon Singers
- As The Nelons
- Guest appearances on other albums
- Acting
- Songs
- References
Career
Nelon Clark is from Atlanta, Georgia and was raised as a Christian. Her family, The Nelons is a musically inclined family, her father, Rex Nelon, being 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 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. Nelon Clark also starred in the movie "The Old Rugged Cross." Nelon-Clark also starred in the just released film "His Love Is Blind".
Personal life
Nelon Clark was married to Jerry Thompson, the lead singer of the Nelons, for almost 20 years, but divorced in 1998. She has two daughters, Amber and Autumn, who sing with the The Nelons today. Nelon Clark remarried in 2001 to Jason Clark, who is the lead singer of the Nelons.
Solo albums
With The LeFevres
With The Rex Nelon Singers
As The Nelons
Guest appearances on other albums
Acting
Nelon Clark has appeared in the television shows Resurrection and Homicide Hunter, where she played the role of Carol Parmer.
Songs
Jesus - What A Wonderful NameBeside Still Waters · 2010
Sweeter As The Days Go By2017
I Shall Not Be MovedFreedom Band · 2002