The doctor suggested immediate treatment, but McClurkin, who was then 31, decided to take his own advice. In 1991, He was diagnosed of leukemia, after a sharp pain and swelling, followed by internal bleeding led. McClurkin served as an assistant to Winans for over a decade. Two of his sisters dealt with substance abuse problems,Īnd that’s when the young McClurkin found solace in his going to a church Īnd, also through an aunt of his who sang background vocals with gospel musician, Andraé Crouch.īy the time that he was a teenager, he had formed the McClurkin Singers,Īnd later he formed another group, the New York Restoration Choir,ĭonnie was hired, as an associate minister, at Marvin Winans’ Perfecting Church in Detroit, Michigan, in 1989. Soon after the loss, McClurkin experienced family turmoil due to the loss of his brother,Īnd shortly thereafter, he was a victim of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of his great uncle,Īnd years after that by his great uncle’s son. Variety dubbed McClurkin as a “Reigning King of Urban GospelĪt just eight years old, his two-year-old brother was hit and killed by a speeding driver. He is one of the top selling Gospel music artists, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. Two Soul Train Awards, one Dove Award and one NAACP Image Awards. He has won three Grammy Awards, ten Stellar Awards, two BET Awards, Donnie is a gospel singer, minister and also a Song writer. born in Chester, South Carolina in the United States of America Occupation(s) : Gospel Artist Genres : Gospel Agent : Verify, Word Entertainment Web Site : ĭonald Andrew “Donnie” McClurkin, Jr. Artist Birtday : (Age 62) Born In : Copiague, New York, U.S.
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