It was a regular day until it wasn’t. On July 28, 2024, the gospel music community’s heart skipped a beat as news broke of a plane crash near Recluse, Wyoming. Kelly Nelon Clark, a powerhouse in gospel music, her second husband Jason Clark, and daughter Amber Nelon Kistler were all on board, heading to what was supposed to be a show-stopping performance at the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska. Sadly, they, along with Amber’s husband Nathan Kistler and three others, never made it, turning what was a journey filled with songs and anticipation into a profound tragedy.
This incident has left a void in the hearts of many, spanning from family members to fans across the globe who were touched by their harmonious tunes and vibrant spirit.
Kelly’s First Marriage Helped Her Become the Sensation She Was
Talking about Kelly without mentioning her rollercoaster love life would be like singing a gospel song without any soul—it just wouldn’t be right. Kelly first tied the knot with Jerry Lynn Thompson back in the disco days of 1979. They were partners both on and off the stage, cranking out tunes and raising their two daughters, Amber and Autumn. These girls got a double dose of the music gene and grew up to keep the family’s playlist alive.
But in the year 1998, Kelly and Jerry’s duet turned into solo acts as they divorced, but not without leaving a legacy of love and music. Sadly, Jerry passed away in 2020, but not before seeing the seeds he planted in the music biz bloom, his daughters.
Fast forward to 2001, enter stage right, Jason Clark. Post-divorce, Kelly didn’t miss a beat. She found love again with Jason, who not only stole her heart but also snagged the mic as the lead singer of The Nelons. Jason was like that remix you didn’t know you needed, freshening up the band’s sound and keeping the family vibe as tight as ever. Although their death is extremely tragic, at least they went to heaven with their hands tied together.
Now, let’s dish out some real talk about the moolah. Kelly wasn’t just giving out gospel hits; she was also stacking up some serious cash. Over her illustrious career with The Nelons, she dropped over 35 albums, and trust me, they weren’t just sitting collecting dust. Those albums flew off shelves like hotcakes, and every concert ticket sold was like adding another feather to her financial hat.
Rumor has it, that at the time of her death, Kelly’s net worth was humming to the tune of about $700,000.
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