Today we’d like to introduce you to Jason Clark.
Hi Jason, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My name is Jason Clark, and I have the honor of serving as the Executive Director of the Tennessee Mass Choir.
I was born into a family where music and sports shaped who we were. On my mother’s side, it was all about music; on my father’s side, sports ruled the day. My siblings and I grew up excelling in both, but music always had a special place in my heart.
The Tennessee Mass Choir was founded in 1990 by my mother, the late Fannie Clark. When she passed away in September of 2013, the choir was preparing for her homegoing celebration. The legacy members, those who sang with her then and remain with us now , called me into a room and said, “You’re going to lead us.” At first, I thought it was a question. I responded that I needed to pray about it, especially since I was considering moving to Nashville. But they weren’t asking, they were declaring. And in that moment, God’s assignment became clear.
Although I would give anything to still have my mom here, leading the Tennessee Mass Choir has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I have an incredible choir family who has locked arms with me, saying, “We’ve got you. We’ll hold you up, and we’ll walk this journey together.” Together, along with an additional 90 + plus choir family, we’ve carried forward the legacy of excellence my mother built.
Early Exposure to Music
My introduction to music came early. At 16, I began my professional career with Kevin Davidson and the Voices of Binghampton, on a project produced by the legendary James Moore. But long before then, music was in my blood. My mom’s group, the Fannie Clark Singers, was produced by the late Willie Mitchell, the architect of the “Memphis Sound” who helped shaped the careers of artists like Al Green, Otis Clay, he also worked with Bobby Blue Bland, Ike & Tina Turner along with countless others.
My mom’s group made history as one of the first Black gospel groups to sign with a major record label, Savoy Records. Growing up, icons like Willie Mitchell, Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire), and Carla Thomas were frequent guests in our home. Even though I was only a kid at the time, that environment gave me a front-row seat to greatness and set the stage for my future without even realizing it.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I always look at them as wins and lessons. And one lesson that I learned was that you do have to diversify in this music industry. And if you don’t diversify as well as if you don’t evolve with the industry, you’ll get left behind. One thing that I got a chance to do and I took the opportunity to do was to diversify my creativity and begin to do things like commercial jingles and get placement on different shows. And, I’ve gotten a chance to work with Hilton Corporation as well as Pepsi, as well as McDonald’s to help, you know, arrange music
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Career Milestones
Over the years, I’ve been blessed to work with some of gospel’s greatest, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, and many others early in their careers. My journey also extended beyond gospel into R&B and soul, working with artists like Glenn Jones, Tony Terry, Dave Hollister, Howard Hewett, and Calvin Richardson.
My first major production was for the University of Mississippi Gospel Choir. That album, co-produced with my friend Andre Christopher Morris, was nominated for a Grammy. To this day, I believe that choir was one of the first COLLEGE gospel choirs to be signed to a major label and one of the first to receive a Grammy nomination, a true “first” I was grateful to be part of.
As the music industry evolved, I made it a priority to evolve with it, producing not just records, but also music for stage plays, jingles, TV background scores, and documentary arrangements. Most recently, Tennessee Mass Choir has been working on One Voice, a six-part documentary series culminating in a live concert production on September 26, 2025.
Ministry and Media
Beyond the stage, I serve as Minister of Music for two incredible congregations: New Salem Baptist Church under Dr. Frank E. Ray, Sr., and Up From the World Ministries under Pastor Arric Wilkerson. Both ministries have my deepest respect and love.
I also host Gospel Morning Praise with Jason Clark every Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Power 104.1 FM The Source, where I get to inspire, uplift, and spread joy through gospel music across the airwaves.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
I’m also passionate about creating opportunities through business. With Clarkstone 360, I oversee event production services from photo booths to DJs to full event coordination. And with Clarkstone Eyewear, I turned my love for shades into a brand, I’m a walking billboard for my own vision.
How do you think about happiness?
Message to Creators
If I could leave one message to aspiring artists, it would be this: Keep creating. Keep moving forward. The industry may feel crowded, but your gift was given for a purpose. Use it for God’s glory whether inside the church or outside the 4 walls.
With the Tennessee Mass Choir, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Martina McBride (country), St. Paul & The Broken Bones (soul), and even the rock band Foreigner. These experiences remind me that every audience, every genre, and every stage needs God’s presence. Don’t be afraid to step outside the box. Obedience to God’s call will always make room for you.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://tnmasschoir.org
- Instagram: tnmasschoir
- Facebook: The Tennessee Mass Choir
- Youtube: The Tennessee Mass Choir
- Other: clarkstone.com clarkstone360.com onevoicethemovie.org
