Kelly Nelon Clark (born December 1, 1959) is an
inspirational Christian and
southern gospel vocalist. She is associated with
Bill Gaither's
Homecoming events. Nelon Clark along with her family group,
The Nelons, were inducted into the Gospel Music Association's Hall of Fame in 2016.[1] She has won Singing News Fan Awards in the categories of Favorite Alto and Favorite Female Vocalist in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1987, and 1990.[2]
Career
Nelon Clark is from
Atlanta, Georgia and was raised in
Smyrna, Georgia. Her father,
Rex Nelon, was 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 more than 40 years. She sings alto.
She recorded solo albums while traveling with 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 has appeared in the television shows Resurrection and Homicide Hunter, where she played the role of Carol Parmer.[3] She also starred in the movies The Old Rugged Cross[4] and His Love Is Blind.[5]
Personal life
Nelon Clark was married to Jerry Thompson, the former lead singer of the Nelons, for almost 20 years; they divorced in 1998. She has two daughters, Amber and Autumn, who sing with the Nelons today.[when?][citation needed]
Nelon Clark remarried in 2001 to Jason Clark, now the lead singer of the Nelons.[6]