Donnie McClurkin
The three-time Grammy winner known worldwide as the tall raspy tenor who commands your attention with his powerful and rich sounding vocals, Donnie McClurkin has more than proven that he is far more than a gospel singer. The man behind the platinum and gold selling CD(s) is an amazing songwriter that not only have penned chart topping tunes like, “Stand” and “We Fall Down,” but has also worn the hat of producer on his projects. His knack for nailing songs that others can identify with and serving it up with a compelling vocal delivery has helped McClurkin to carve out a spot in the hearts of millions. He currently hosts his own national syndicated radio show,”The Donnie McClurkin Show” that airs in over 50 markets.
In 2007 McClurkin was honored at both the 15th Annual Trumpet Awards and the NARAS Recording Academy – NY Chapter. Alongside the honoree’s trophies sits several Grammy, Dove, BET, Soul Train and NAACP Image Awards, statuettes and plaques. In 2010 the singer with the big heart, walked away with another Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance for the single “Wait on the Lord” featuring Karen Clark Sheard from the CD, We Are One: Live in Detroit. The same year he added another trophy to the group after receiving the BMI Trailblazer’s Award sharing the spotlight with his mentor and gospel music icon, Andrae Crouch.
On the film and television side McClurkin penned songs for soundtracks such as, “Lady Killer’s” (New Line), “The Prince of Egypt” (DreamWorks) and “The Goofy Movie” (Disney). From the concert stage to the big and small screen, fans have also seen the singer shine in cameo appearances show such as the “The Parkers”, “Girlfriends”, “Meet The Browns” (Tyler Perry Paramount Pictures, “The Fighting Temptations” starring Cuba Gooding, Jr and Beyonce’ Knowles and a myriad of Award Shows. However, it was in Sony Screen Gems/ Rainforest Films “The Gospel,” starring Boris Kodjoe and Idris Elba, that McClurkin made his debut in a character role. He has been featured on the pages of USA Today, New York Times, Essence Magazine, Ebony & Jet Magazines, Billboard, Daily Variety and The Hollywood Reporter and he was recently brought on board as a judge for BET’s successful gospel music competition show, “Sunday’s Best.” There is definitely far more to this man than his music. More information can be found at www.donniemcclurkin.com or www.donnieradio.com .
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