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. Kelly along with her family group The Nelons were inducted into the Gospel Music Association's 2016 Hall of Fame.[1] Clark Kelly won Singing News Fan Awards in the categories of Favorite Alto and Favorite Female Vocalist in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1987, and 1990.[2]
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Career
Clark is from Atlanta, Georgia and was raised as a Christian. Her family, The Nelons is a musically inclined family. Rex Nelon, her father was a gospel singer. He sang with the Nelons and the Lefevres. Clark was invited to join the southern gospel group, The LeFevres when she was young. The group later changed its name to the Rex Nelon Singers. Clark has sung with the Nelons for 40 years. She sings alto with the Nelons. Her daughter, Amber Nelon Thompson, sings soprano with the group. Clark recorded solo albums while traveling the Nelons. The solo albums she recorded during that time Her Father's Child in 1983, Praise Him Now in 1985, Called By Love in 1988, KNT in 1990, and Steadfast Heart in 1992. Clark is an actress and starred in the movie "The Old Rugged Cross."[3]
Personal life
Kelly was married to Jerry Thompson, the lead singer of the Nelons, for almost 20 years, but were divorced in 1998. She has two daughters, Amber and Autumn, who sing with the The Nelons today. Kelly remarried in 2001 to Jason Clark,[4] who is now the lead singer of the Nelons.[4]
Discography
Solo albums
- 1984: Her Father's Child[5]
- 1985 "Praise Him Now"[6]
- 1988 "Called By Love"
- 1990 "KNT"
- 1992 "Steadfast Heart"
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[8]
- 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[9]
- 2011: Come On Home
- 2012: Evening in December
- 2014: Hymns: The A Capella Sessions[10]
- 2016 Stronger Together EP
Guest appearances on other albums
- 1985 First Call "An Evening In December" song "Evening In December[7]"
Acting
Clark has appeared in the television shows, 'Resurrection' and 'Homicide Hunter' where she played the role of Carol Parmer.[8]
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