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Clay Evans
Also known as Rev. Clay Evans
Born (1925-06-23)June 23, 1925
Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died November 27, 2019(2019-11-27) (aged 94)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres gospel, black gospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s) Minister Singer, songwriter
Instruments vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active 1950–2019
Labels Savoy, Jewel, Paula, Meek, Blackberry, Pro-Arte
Associated acts Charles Jenkins

Clay Evans (June 23, 1925 – November 27, 2019) was an African American Baptist pastor, civil rights activist and singer-songwriter. He was the founder of the influential Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. He was famous for his gospel music.

Evans released his first musical project in 1984, What He's Done For Me with Savoy Records. His latest album, It's Me Again, released in 2006 by Meek Records, failed to chart. He received a nomination for the Best Gospel Album at the 1997 Soul Train Music Awards.

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