Biography

One of the major figures in gospel music in the 21st century, Donnie McClurkin occupies a territory that lies somewhere between the modern gospel of Kirk Franklin, the gospel soul of Andra+¬ Crouch, and the contemporary traditionalism of Marvin Winans. McClurkin owes a significant personal and professional debt to Winans, as he served as an associate minister at Marvin's Perfecting Church prior to establishing his own Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, New York in 2001. By that point, he had one hit record under his belt -- an eponymous 1996 set for Warner Alliance -- and th... Read more