Jacky Clark Chisholm
{{short description|American Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter}}
{{BLP sources|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Jacky Clark-Chisholm
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Jacqueline Lenita Cullum{{Cite web |title=Mumford High School Class of 1967 |url=https://mumfordhighschool.org/class-of-1967.html |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=mumfordhighschool.org}}
| alias = Jacky Clark-Chisholm
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1948|12|29}}
| origin = Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = Gospel
| occupation = Singer, Nurse
| years_active = 1966–present
| label = Entheos LENITA, Inc./UAMG
| current_member_of = {{hlist|The Clark Sisters}}
| associated_acts = {{Hlist|The Clark Sisters|Karen Clark Sheard|Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark|Dorinda Clark Cole}}
| website = https://auntjacky.com/
| image =
| caption = Jacky Clark Chisholm, 2020
}}
Jacqueline Lenita Clark-Chisholm (née Clark; December 29, 1948),{{cite web|url=http://www.theclarksisters.net/mmc.html|title=The Clark Sisters|access-date=2007-08-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070830040146/http://www.theclarksisters.com/mmc.html|archive-date=2007-08-30|url-status=dead}} known professionally as Jacky Clark-Chisholm, is an American Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, and licensed practical nurse who is best known as the eldest member of the American gospel singing group The Clark Sisters.
Biography
=Early life and career=
Chisholm was born December 29, 1948, in Detroit Michigan, first daughter of gospel music innovator Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark and her first husband Leo Henry Cullum, Sr. This union also produced her older brother Leo Henry Cullum, Jr. When Chisholm was young, her parents divorced and her mother married Elbert Clark (d. 2001). This union produced her four younger sisters; Denise, Elbernita, Dorinda, and Karen, the group that would one day become The Clark Sisters. She attended Mumford High School in Detroit, Michigan, graduating in 1967. Their mother, who served as the Church of God in Christ's International Minister of Music and taught them to sing together in their father's church, created the gospel singing group The Clark Sisters with Chisholm and her sisters, and they released their first album, "Jesus Has A Lot to Give" in 1973. The group flourished and became known for their live performances and classic songs, including "Is My Living in Vain" and their biggest hit, "You Brought the Sunshine".{{Cite web|url=https://praisedc.com/1893871/black-music-month-the-clark-sisters/|title=Black Music Month: The Clark Sisters|date=June 10, 2018}}
=Solo career=
On March 29, 2005, Chisholm released her first solo album, Expectancy, on the Entheos Records label. On this album, she teamed up with songwriter/producer Carnell Murrell, Autun Foster and Doreonne Stramler. Recorded live at the Cathedral Center in Detroit, the album's background vocals were supplied by a special assembly of vocalists, which included two of her children, Angel and Aaron Chisholm, as well as Lorenzo Clark, her sister Denise Clark Bradford's son. The choir was directed by Bryon Stanfield. Her vision for the album is simply meant to “minister to the heart and soul, to restore the people of God who’ve been hurt working in the church.” {{Cite web|url=http://www.blackgospel.com/interviews/jackyclarkchisholm/|title=Jacky Clark-Chisholm: Interview - Black Gospel Music Clef (BlackGospel.com) - May, 2005|website=www.blackgospel.com}} Her signature vocals can be heard on “Oil of God,” “We Are Overcomers” featuring her sister Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, and the urban Gospel tune “My Soul Says Yes.” The album also features a duet with Jacky and Ron Winans and a special appearance by the Clark Sisters together on “Blessing Me.” {{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Expectancy-Jacky-Clark-Chisholm/dp/B0007TGAWQ|title=Jacky Clark-Chisholm: Expectancy|website=Amazon |year=2005 }} On March 25, 2014, Jacky released a single "My Season", accompanied with the song "On My Mind". This was the first release of new material since her 2005 solo debut. In 2020, she released a new single, “Feel Good” featuring Mary J. Blige and rapper Tia P. On November 10, 2023, Jacky released her long-awaited follow-up solo album titled “Jacky?” with 14 tracks and produced by B. Slade and Autun Foster.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hallels.com/articles/23090/20200203/the-clark-sisters-jacky-clark-chisholm-teams-with-mary-j-blige-and-tia-p-for-feel-good.htm|title=The Clark Sisters' Jacky Clark-Chisholm Teams with Mary J. Blige and Tia P for "Feel Good"|website=www.hallels.com|date=2 October 2014 }}
=Stage performer=
As a performer, Chisholm has often taken major roles in nationally touring gospel stage plays such as Lawd Have Mercy, Mama Don’t, Can A Woman Make A Man Lose His Mind, and The Man of Her Dreams.
Chisholm was portrayed by Broadway theatre actress Angela Birchett in the Lifetime biopic The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel, released April 11, 2020.{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt10098482/|title=The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel|via=www.imdb.com}}
Musical influence
While her sibling counterparts are known for their impassioned vocals, Chisholm in contrast is known as the "sweet-voiced" sister. "I feel there is a need for more music that allows the listener to enter into praise and worship for the Lord," she asserts. "People have a need to meditate upon their own personal relationship with God, and I think that the kind of music I wish to perform will give them the space to reflect on God from their own points of view."{{cite web|url=http://www.gospelflava.com/reviews/jackyclarkchisholm.html|title=Jacky Clark-Chisholm: Expectancy Album Review|publisher=GospelFlava.com}}
Other ventures
Chisholm is a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association, and has done radio and television commercials for New York Life Insurance. Moreover, her stature provided her a platform as a motivational speaker for fundraisers such as H.O.P.E. South Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa. Professionally, Chisholm has been an instructor for the American Red Cross for 10 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in Family Life Education and Psychology and plans to open a counseling center for battered women and children.{{Cite web|url=https://www.recordnet.com/article/20150223/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150229751|title=Family legacy: Grammy Award-winning Clark Sisters are shaped in the image of their mother|first=Tony SauroRecord Staff|last=Writer|website=recordnet.com}}
Personal life
Chisholm was married to Glynn Chisholm from May 5, 1973, until his death on November 28, 2019. Together, they had three children: Aaron, Michael, and Angelyn (Angel), and three grandchildren.{{Cite web|url=https://www.praise965.com/music/the-clark-sisters-jacky-clark-chisholm-husband-passes-celebration-of-life-service-set-for-monday-dec-9-in-detroit/|title=The Clark Sisters' Jacky Clark-Chisholm Husband Passes, Celebration of Life Service Set for Monday, Dec. 9 in Detroit|date=December 6, 2019|website=Praise 96.5|access-date=April 12, 2020|archive-date=April 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412014040/https://www.praise965.com/music/the-clark-sisters-jacky-clark-chisholm-husband-passes-celebration-of-life-service-set-for-monday-dec-9-in-detroit/|url-status=dead}}
Discography
=Albums=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" |
| Year
!Album !Ref. |
|---|
| 2005
|align="left"|Expectancy
| {{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Jacky-Clark-Chisholm-Expectancy/release/13410023|title=Jacky Clark-Chisholm* – Expectancy|website=Discogs |access-date=November 9, 2020}} |
| 2023
|align="left"|Jacky?
|
=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" |
| Year
!Album !Ref. |
|---|
| 2018
|align="left"|My Season/On My Mind
| {{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Jacky-Clark-Chisholm-My-SeasonOn-My-Mind/release/15124388|title=Jacky Clark-Chisholm* – My Season/On My Mind|website=Discogs |date=11 November 2018 |access-date=November 9, 2020}} |
=Singles=
;As lead artist
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions and sales, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:19em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:2em;| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:14em;"| Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:80%;"| US Gospel Digital |
|---|
| scope="row"| "My Season"
| rowspan="2" | 2014 | — | rowspan="6" | Non-album single |
| scope="row"| "On My Mind"
| — |
| scope="row"| "Cover Me"
| rowspan="2"| 2017 | — |
| scope="row"| "Shout"
| — |
| scope="row"| "Feel Good"(feat. Mary J. Blige)
| 2020 | 14 |
| scope="row"| "My New Season"
| rowspan="1"| 2022 | - |
| scope="row"| "Greatest Part of Me"
| rowspan="1"| 2023 | — |Jacky? |
Awards
=BET Awards=
{{main|BET Awards}}
The BET Awards are awarded annually by the Black Entertainment Television network. Jacky Clark Chisholm has received 2 nominations.
| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;" |
| style="width:3%;"| Year
! style="width:20%;"| Nominated work ! style="width:23%;"| Award ! style="width:5%;"|Result |
|---|
| align="center"| 2008
| The Clark Sisters | Best Gospel Artist | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 2020
| "Victory" | Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award | {{nom}} |
=Dove Awards=
{{main|Dove Awards}}
The Dove Awards are awarded annually by the Gospel Music Association. Jacky Clark Chisholm has won 2 awards from 8 nominations.{{cite web|url=https://doveawards.com/awards/past-winners/|title=Past Winners|website=Dove Awards|at=Enter 'The Clark Sisters' into the 'Search:' field to see list of awards|access-date=April 25, 2020}}
| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;" |
| style="width:3%;"| Year
! style="width:20%;"| Nominated work ! style="width:23%;"| Award ! style="width:5%;"|Result |
|---|
| align="center"| 1987
| Heart & Soul | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | {{win}} |
| align="center" rowspan="4"| 2008
| rowspan="2"| The Clark Sisters | Artist of the Year | {{nom}} |
| Group of the Year
| {{nom}} |
| "Blessed and Highly Favored"
| Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | {{nom}} |
| Live – One Last Time
| Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | {{nom}} |
| align="center" rowspan="3"| 2020
| Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Victory" | {{nom}} |
| Inspirational Film of the Year
| The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel | {{nom}} |
| Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
| The Return | {{won}} |
=Grammy Awards=
{{main|Grammy Awards}}
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Jacky Clark Chisholm has won 3 awards from 7 nominations, including a Lifetime Achievement award.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/grammy-lifetime-achievement-awards-2024-1235695776/|title=Gladys Knight, N.W.A, Laurie Anderson & Tammy Wynette Among 2024 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees|date=January 5, 2024|accessdate=January 6, 2024|author=Greg Evans}}
| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;" |
| style="width:3%;"| Year
! style="width:20%;"| Nominated work ! style="width:23%;"| Award ! style="width:5%;"|Result |
|---|
| align="center"| 1983
| Sincerely | Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 1987
| Heart & Soul | rowspan="2"| Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 1988
| Conqueror | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 1990
| Bringing it Back Home | Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album | {{nom}} |
| align="center" rowspan="2"| 2007
| "Blessed & Highly Favored" | {{win}} |
| Live: One Last Time
| Best Traditional Gospel Album | {{win}} |
| align="center"| 2009
| "Higher Ground" | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 2024
| The Clark Sisters | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | {{won|place=Honored}} |
=NAACP Image Awards=
{{main|NAACP Image Awards}}
The NAACP Image Awards are awarded annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Jacky Clark Chisholm has won 2 awards from 4 nominations.
| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;" |
| style="width:3%;"| Year
! style="width:20%;"| Nominated work ! style="width:23%;"| Award ! style="width:5%;"|Result |
|---|
| align="center"| 1983
| rowspan="2"| The Clark Sisters | rowspan="2"| Outstanding Gospel Artist | {{won}} |
| align="center"| 1989
| {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 2020
| "Victory" | Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song – Traditional or Contemporary | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 2021
| The Return | Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album | {{won}} |
=Soul Train Awards=
The Soul Train Music Awards are awarded annually. Jacky Clark Chisholm has received 3 nominations.
| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;" |
| style="width:3%;"| Year
! style="width:20%;"| Nominated work ! style="width:23%;"| Award ! style="width:5%;"|Result |
|---|
| align="center" | 1988
| Heart & Soul | Best Gospel Album – Group or Choir | {{nom}} |
| align="center" | 1989
| Conqueror | {{nom}} |
| align="center" | 2020
| The Clark Sisters | Best Gospel/Inspirational Award {{cite magazine|url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9481713/2020-soul-train-awards-nominations|title= H.E.R. & Chris Brown Lead 2020 Soul Train Awards Nominations: Here's the Complete List|author=Paul Grein|magazine= Billboard|date=November 11, 2020|access-date=November 11, 2020}} | {{Nominated}} |
=Stellar Awards=
The Stellar Awards are awarded annually by SAGMA. Jacky Clark Chisholm has received 8 awards and 1 honorary award.
| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;" |
| style="width:3%;"| Year
! style="width:20%;"| Nominated work ! style="width:23%;"| Award ! style="width:5%;"|Result |
|---|
| align="center" rowspan="4"| 2008
| rowspan="4"|Live... One Last Time | CD of the Year | {{won}} |
| Artist of the Year
| {{won}} |
| Group or Duo of the Year
| {{won}} |
| Traditional Group/Duo of the Year
| {{won}} |
| align="center" | 2009
| Encore: The Best of the Clark Sisters |rowspan="2"| Special Event CD of the Year | {{won}} |
| align="center" | 2010
| Silky Soul Music... An All-Star Tribute to Maze (with Kierra Sheard and J. Moss) | {{won}} |
| align="center" | 2020
| The Clark Sisters | James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award | {{won|place=Honored}} |
| align="center" rowspan="3"| 2021
| rowspan="2"| The Return | Contemporary Duo/Group Chorus of the Year | {{won}} |
| Duo/Group Chorus of the Year
| {{nom}} |
| Gospel According to PJ
| Traditional Duo/Group Chorus of the Year | {{won}} |
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://jackycc.com/}}
{{The Clark Sisters}}
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