Biography
Donnie McClurkin is an award-winning American gospel singer known for songs such as There Is God, and Total Praise. He is also a minister known for being the senior pastor of Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, New York.
How old is He? – Age
McClurkin is 64 years old as of 2024. He was born on November 9, 1959, in Copiague, New York, United States, where he also grew up.
How tall is He? – Height
He stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches (1.85 m) tall.
Mother, Father, and Siblings – Family
Donnie was born to parents; Frances McClurkin and Donald Andy McClurkin Sr. He grew up along with his four siblings in Copiague, New York, United States. They are; Olivia, Tanya, Cheri, and Andrea McClurkin-Mellini. It is known that his a speeding driver hit and killed his two-year-old brother when he was eight years.
Education
McClurkin enrolled at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School where he studied and graduated. Further details regarding his educational background will update the information soon.
Is He Married? – Wife
Donnie was rumoured to be in a relationship with singer-songwriter and choreographer, Nicole C. Mullen. However, he has not disclosed to the public whether he is currently married, in any relationship, or seeing someone. It is known that he is a bit sensitive regarding his private life. Nonetheless, we are keeping tabs and will update the information once available.
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Son
McClurkin is a proud father to his son; Matthew McClurkin, who was born in 2000. Further details regarding his son’s mother is still under review.
Music Career and Ministry
Donnie is a vastly recognized gospel singer who has been dubbed as a Reigning King of Urban Gospel by Variety Magazine. He is known for being one of the top selling gospel artists with over 13 million sold album-copies.
He was the founder of both McClurkin Singers and the New York Restoration Choir in the early 1975. He released his Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, in 2005 and We All Are One: Live In Detroit in 2009 from his Live in London and More album.
Most noteworthy, he is a minister who currently serves as the lead pastor of Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, New York. It is known that he was ordained and sent out by the Winans in 2001. Before this, he served as an associate minister under Marvin Winans at Perfecting Church for over a decade in Detroit, MI.
Furthermore, he is a broadcaster known for his Perfecting Your Faith television series. He has also made several appearances on The View, Good Morning America, CBS’s The Early Show, and The Parkers. On the other hand, he has been featured in films such as The Fighting Temptations and The Gospel.
Net Worth
McClurkin has an estimated net worth of $5 Million.
Songs
- We Fall Down
- Speak to My Heart
- I Call You Faithful
- Caribbean Medley
- Only You Are Holy
- Holy, Holy, Holy
- I Need You
- Church Medley
- Days Of Elijah
- Create in Me a Clean Heart
- Victory Chant
- That’s What I Believe
- The Prayer
- Lord I Lift Your Name on High
- I’ll Trust You, Lord
- All We Ask
- Just for Me
- Great And Mighty Is Our God
Awards
- Three Grammy Awards
- Ten Stellar Awards
- Two BET Awards
- Two Soul Train Awards
- One Dove Award
- One NAACP Image Awards