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Who is Donnie McClurkin?

Donald Andrew ‘Donnie’ McClurkin Jr. was born in Copiague, New York State USA, on 9 November – his zodiac sign’s Scorpio, and he holds American nationality. He’s a gospel singer and minister, and today ranks amongst the 10 best-selling gospel artists, having sold over 10 million albums worldwide.

Early life and education

Donnie was raised in Copiague alongside his brother and two sisters, by their father Donald Andy McClurkin Sr.

and mother Frances McClurkin. Donnie was eight when his brother, who was two at the time, was killed by a speeding driver, and the loss took its toll on the family; Donnie was sexually abused by his great uncle not long after this, and was sexually abused by his great uncle’s son years later. His sisters both struggled with substance abuse, and it was around this time that Donnie found comfort in going to church.

It was his aunt who helped him become a gospel singer,