GRAMMY-Winning Legend Donald Lawrence/Yolanda Adams/Twinkie Clark Release New Song & Video: In Him There Is No Sorrow!
GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and recording artist Donald Lawrence has released a new single and music video, “In Him There Is No Sorrow,” honoring Twinkie Clark’s beloved song with a newly-recorded performance by Yolanda Adams. The chart-topping, legendary gospel maestro Lawrence has created this new single going out to gospel radio, teaming up with GRAMMY®-winning gospel legend Adams, in celebration of the artistry of pioneering GRAMMY®-winning gospel legend Twinkie Clark.
“In Him There Is No Sorrow” marks the first single release from Donald Lawrence’s upcoming tribute album highlighting Twinkie Clark’s early solo work with reimagined covers of her songs, whose talents as part of her family’s best-selling historic gospel group The Clark Sisters - as well as her work as a solo artist - remain a trailblazing influence on gospel artists today.
In the newly-released single and video from Donald Lawrence & Co., Yolanda Adams sings a powerful, modernized version spotlighting Twinkie Clark’s incredible songwriting that’s made it a classic. Keeping the message of the original song, the “In Him There Is No Sorrow” remake is an emotional tribute praising faith and God’s abilities to provide strength and lift us up throughout our lives. The music video made its broadcast premiere on the BET Gospel and BET Her channels on March 31st.
In his prolific career as a producer, songwriter, recording artist, music director and choir master, Donald Lawrence has garnered multiple awards, including GRAMMY®, Stellar, and Dove Awards, with numerous Billboard #1 singles and albums and over 200 million career streams. An integral force in crafting the sounds of The Clark Sisters and their solo endeavors in the past few decades, Lawrence was the music director on the record-breaking acclaimed 2020 movie biopic “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel,” which was a ratings smash hit for Lifetime and the producer of the movie’s accompanying soundtrack.
He has collaborated with a diverse range of artists in gospel and R&B including Stephanie Mills, En Vogue, Mary J. Blige, BeBe Winans, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Kirk Franklin and more, and been a leader in influencing the sound and visually-stunning performances of gospel choirs, performing with his groups The Tri-City Singers, and Company.
Among Lawrence’s acclaimed gospel albums and hit songs include “Encourage Yourself,” “The Blessing of Abraham,” “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus),” and “The Gift.” Besides the new single “In Him There Is No Sorrow,” Donald Lawrence is also presenting an international choir gathering with the Edwin Hawkins Music + Arts Global conference, celebrating and elevating the longstanding artform of choir music worldwide, with the conference taking place April 27-29th, 2023 in London, England. More information on Music + Arts Global is available at: https://musicandartsglobal.com/.
Check out “In Him There Is No Sorrow” at the links below, available now on all streaming platforms.
Donald Lawrence & Co. / Twinkie Clark / Yolanda Adams - “In Him There Is No Sorrow” (Official Music Video):
https://youtu.be/ODxsOJ-rIQw
Donald Lawrence & Co. / Twinkie Clark / Yolanda Adams - “In Him There Is No Sorrow”:
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There were actually two guys who after practice and workout, they had showered up, eaten dinner, and gone to put on their shoes, and they slipped their foot into their shoe and it was full of shaving cream. They just put their shoe on, and it was full of shaving cream. Obviously it ruined their shoe, like I'd be pretty pissed off if that happened to me. And the next day in practice guys are buzzing in the group chat saying "Who fucking put shaving cream in my shoe" or whatever, and nobody was fessing up to it. The next day we had a meeting in the locker room and we said, like, "On the boys." Like, everybody went around and said "I swear on the boys it was not me." Everybody went around, every single guy said "I swear on the boys it wasn't me." So we're like, who did it? And there's obviously security cameras in the front room where we walk in at the rink, where we all leave our shoes. So we're like, okay, we'll go get the security footage. So we go to the rink manager and he pulls up the security footage and it's sitting on our TV when we get back after practice the next day in the locker room. And we click play, and you see this big frame, Bill Muckalt, he played a lot of years in the NHL, he's our assistant coach, and you see him come scurrying into the picture frame and he takes shaving cream and puts it in two guys' shoes. Our assistant coach was the prankster.
Official Statement Regarding The Passing Of Kevin Lemons
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It is with deep sadness that we join the family of Kevin Lemons in announcing his transition January 7, 2023. Kevin Lemons was not only an extraordinary, highly respected songwriter, artist and choir director, he was a devoted and loving husband, a trusted leader of his music ministry and a pillar of gospel music’s vital choir scene.
Details about memorial services will be announced soon.
Bishop Hezekiah Walker is heartbroken, saying “Kevin Lemons was one of the kindest, most humble artists that I know, even though his gift and talents were enormous. His love for God seasoned everything that he did, and his palpable love for people was an extension of that. Kevin Lemons was just a beautiful human being and he will be sorely missed.”
Kevin Lemons. Media image.
Lemons’ HezHouse Entertainment labelmates are also devastated by his sudden passing:
Vincent Bohanan says: “I am in total disbelief concerning the untimely transition of my labelmate Kevin Lemons. Kevin has been a light in the gospel community for many years. His stance, leadership and command over the choir was like none other. There are many things in life we may not understand, but we trust the sovereignty of God. My prayers are with the family and Higher Calling. The Gospel Choir community will forever remember the life and legacy of Kevin Lemons.”
Mark Hubbard says: “My heart is broken! You were more than just my labelmate. You considered me to be your uncle, and one of the mentors that you grew up listening to in the industry. I (we) will miss you in the physical, but your impact, legacy, and spirit will live on forever in our hearts. My Prayers are with Lady T, the family, and Higher Calling. Rest Well Nephew.”
Patrick Riddick says: “My heart is heavy and full of sadness. From the moment the phone call came in, until now, I have been speechless. Maestro Kevin was our Thomas Whitfield and made up a third of OUR generation's Brat Pack. Our friendship was so genuine, we would challenge one another musically and share our unfiltered thoughts/critiques of each other in a way that only we could. The brotherhood went beyond music; we held each other accountable and integral. I am going to miss my brother. I am praying for Lady T, Higher Calling and every friend, artist, and colleague who will feel the impact of this loss.”
Kevin Lemons. Media Image.
Kevin Lemons was the founder and director of the extraordinary chorale Higher Calling, who will have been together 27 years this year. Their most recent recording, Third Round, garnered Dove and Stellar Gospel Music Award nominations as well as robust acclaim at radio and on social media. Their breakout single, "For Your Good," accumulated over 100,000 streams and reached #3 on the Billboard Gospel Digital Sales Chart. Additionally, Lemons served as the vocal director for the celebrated Netflix film Come Sunday.
“Lemons’ passing is a huge loss for the gospel music industry,” says Bishop Hezekiah Walker. “We are keeping Kevin’s wife of 15 years, Tiunna Lemons, in our heartfelt prayers, along with his family, extended family, members of Higher Calling and all those who knew and loved Kevin Lemons.”
Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling was founded when Kevin and a group of young singers came together for a special music event created by Kevin’s father, Wilbert Lemons. Kevin’s father was the director of the historic Atlanta Masonic Choir, which was founded by Kevin’s grandmother Annie Ruth Lemons. The group enjoyed singing together so much that they decided to stay together. Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling became a 100-member ensemble with 50 Atlanta-based singers and 50 additional singers from California, Virginia, the DMV area, New York, New Orleans, Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Alabama.
Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling have taken their mesmerizing vocals and energetic performances to stages around the world. They have recorded three albums: Their first album, Destined for Greatness, was released to critical acclaim; its title track caught the attention of choir maestro Ricky Dillard, who later recorded it with his ensemble New Generation.
Their second album, The Declaration, peaked at #10 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums Chart. Their third album, Third Round, was released in 2021 and featured the breakout single “For Your Good.” Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling is a staple in Gospel music, and have performed with Gospel greats including Kirk Franklin, Bebe Winans, Donald Lawrence and Hezekiah Walker.
Lemons was vocal director for the celebrated film Come Sunday, and has been the choir director for How Sweet the Sound and BET’s Sunday Best.
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