Clarence McClendon
| Clarence McClendon | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Clarence Earle McClendon |
| Also known as | Bishop Clarence E. McClendon |
| Born |
June 7, 1965 Decatur, Illinois |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Integrity |
| Website |
bishopmcclendon |
Bishop Clarence Earle McClendon (born June 7, 1965) is an American gospel musician, who is the pastor of Full Harvest International Church located in Los Angeles, California, and is the director of Harvest Fire Mega Mass Choir. He started his music career, in 2000, with the release of, Shout Hallelujah, by Integrity Music. This album would chart on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.
Early life
Bishop McClendon was born in Decatur, Illinois,[1] on June 7,[2] 1965,[1] as Clarence Earle McClendon,[3] which he started preaching and leading church at just 15 years old.[1] He relocated to Los Angeles, California in 1991 to become the pastor of West Adams Foursquare Church, which he rebranded the church Full Harvest International Church in 1995.[1] He commenced being a televangelist during 1997, and this grew his reputation and stature in the charismatic church movement.[1]
Television
He is currently on Preachers of L.A. a program that airs on Oxygen, ever since 2013.
Music career
His music career commenced in 2000, with the album, Shout Hallelujah, that released on April 18, 2000, by Integrity Music.[1][4] This placed at the No. 9 position on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart, and it was on that chart for 24 weeks.[1][5] He is the conductor of a choir that are known as, Harvest Fire Mega Mass Choir.[4]
Personal life
Bishop McClendon was married to Tammera McClendon, but they divorced after 16 years of marriage, effectively ending his record deal with Integrity Music because they are an ultra-conservative music group.[1] He is presently married to Priscilla McClendon, who was Priscilla Delgado.[1]
Discography
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[5] |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| Shout Hallelujah |
|
9 |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopdia": 279–80.
- ↑ Bishop Clarence E. McClendon's Official Twitter account (June 7, 2013). "Today is Bishop McClendon's birthday! Please take a moment to wish him a Happy Birthday! We thank you for your...". Twitter. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
- ↑ Intelius. "Clarence E Mcclendon in Los Angeles, CA". Intelius. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
- 1 2 AllMusic. "Bishop Clarence E. McClendon : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
- 1 2 Billboard. "Bishop Clarence E. McClendon : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 15, 2015.