Verkkomcclurkin's music resonates with themes of hope, healing, and redemption, making him a beacon of light in the gospel music community. Verkkoed gordon talks with singer, songwriter and pastor donnie mcclurkin about fame, his troubled past, his bright future and reaching out to an. Verkkotwo of his sisters dealt with substance abuse, and that's when the young mcclurkin found solace in going to church, and also through an aunt who sang background. Verkkodonnie mcclurkin is one of the world’s top gospel music artists with over 10 million albums sold worldwide. In addition to his three grammy awards, other top honors. Verkkodonnie mcclurkin is an american gospel singer and minister. Born on november 9, 1959, in amityville, new york, donnie mcclurkin’s life was shaped by a. Verkkodonnie mcclurkin's sacred music journey. November 24, 2005 • ed gordon talks with singer, songwriter and pastor donnie mcclurkin about fame, his.