Announced during a live press conference on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from Ovation Hollywood, The Clark Sisters were named among the esteemed class of 2025 honorees who will receive stars in the categories of recordings, motion pictures, television, live theater/live performance, and sports entertainment.
This milestone positions The Clark Sisters in rare company as they become only the fifth gospel act to ever receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
They now stand alongside gospel greats such as Shirley Caesar, Andraé Crouch, Rev. James Cleveland, and the dynamic duo BeBe & CeCe Winans — each recognized for their cultural and musical contributions that transcended genres and inspired generations.
Formed in Detroit, Michigan, and led by the indomitable matriarch Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, The Clark Sisters — Jacky, Twinkie, Dorinda, and Karen — revolutionized gospel music.
With their unmatched vocal harmonies, innovative arrangements, and bold fusion of traditional gospel with jazz, soul, and R&B, the group paved the way for contemporary gospel as we know it today.
Hits like “You Brought the Sunshine,” “Is My Living in Vain,” and “Blessed and Highly Favored” not only garnered crossover appeal but also introduced gospel music to broader audiences without ever compromising their message.
Their influence has touched everyone from Beyoncé and Mariah Carey to countless gospel and mainstream artists alike.
This honor is not just a testament to their musical excellence, but to their unwavering commitment to ministry through music. Their voices have been the soundtrack to both sanctuary and soul for over five decades.
Receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a moment of long-overdue recognition — not just for The Clark Sisters, but for gospel music as a whole. It signifies that faith-filled voices still have a place of honor in global culture.
Congratulations to The Clark Sisters — you’ve brought the sunshine, and now your light will soon shine forever on Hollywood Boulevard
