Travis James Clark (born March 8, 2001) is the third child and second son of Michael Clark and Carla Clark.
He is the brother of Kayla Manaraze and Michael Clark Jr..
He is the husband of Katie Clark and the father of their children, Hailey and Harvey.
Early Life[]
Travis as a child.
Travis James Clark was born on March 8, 2001, in New Jersey, to Michael Clark and Carla Clark. He was the couple's third and final child.
Along with his siblings, Travis attended Solid Rock Christian School growing up. He played football, soccer, and basketball. He graduated on May 30, 2019.
Growing up, Travis went hunting and fishing with his family.
His entire family sings in the Clark Family Band.
Personal Life[]
Relationship with Katie[]
On September 19, 2019, Katie Bates announced via Facebook Live that she was in the beginning stages of a relationship with Travis. This confirmed speculation that the two were a couple ever since they first appeared in each other's Instagram stories in late July 2019. They first met on June 27, 2019 when Travis decided to direct message Katie on Instagram and thinking that she was "the most beautiful girl I had ever seen".
Courting
Courtship[]
On March 9, 2020, Travis asked Katie to begin an official courtship in Berlin, New Jersey. On March 10, 2020, they announced their courtship. Their courtship proposal was featured on the Bringing Up Bates episode "I Love You to Piz-zas!".
Engaged
Engagement[]
On April 7, 2021, Travis and Katie got engaged at The Reach in Key West, Florida. The proposal took place in an ocean pier gazebo, which was decorated with candles, a large heart constructed of red roses, and a sign that read, "Will you marry me?". With their parents present, Travis also sang the song "Will You Marry Me" that he wrote for Katie and played guitar. Their engagement was featured on the Bringing Up Bates episode "Due Dates & An Engagement Getaway!".
Just married
Marriage[]
On December 3, 2021, Travis married Katie Grace Bates at Castleton Farms in Loudon, Tennessee. The wedding had around 400 guests. The couple shared their first kiss at the altar. The wedding was officiated by Katie's father Gil Bates, Travis's grandfather Charles Clark, Jr., and Travis's uncle Charles Clark III. Travis's best man was his brother Michael. His groomsmen were his brother-in-law Cameron, his cousin Jeffrey Walsemann, his cousin-in-law Jeffrey Weaver, Katie's brother-in-law Evan, and his friends Aaron Scully and Gavin Ziegler. Katie's matron of honor was her sister Josie. Her bridesmaids were her sisters Alyssa, Carlin, and Addallee, her sister-in-law Whitney, Travis's sister Kayla, and her friend Caitlin Kaetzer. The flower girls were Katie's nieces Willow and Layla and their dog Remi. Katie's brother Lawson wrote the song "I Love You Truly" for the wedding. Travis wrote the song "I Choose You" for the wedding.
For their honeymoon, Travis and Katie went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Baby Hailey
Fatherhood[]
On August 6, 2022, Travis and Katie announced that they were expecting their first child, due March 2023. The due date was later revealed to be March 4, 2023. However, due to Katie's blood clotting disorder, they said that the baby could arrive around mid-February 2023. On September 10, 2022, they revealed that they were expecting a girl. On September 22, 2022, they revealed that they were naming their daughter Hailey James. On February 17, 2023, Travis and Katie shared a post stating that it was "baby time". Hailey James Clark was born at 10:29 p.m. on February 17, 2023, in New Jersey. She weighed 6 pounds and 1 ounce, and was 19 inches long.
On April 13, 2024, Travis and Katie announced that they are expecting their second child, due in Fall 2024. In a YouTube Q&A they revealed the exact due date to be October 18, 2024. On May 9, 2024, they revealed that they were expecting a boy. On June 27, 2024, they revealed that they were naming their son Harvey Gray. On October 1, 2024, Katie and Travis Clark announced that their son had been born on September 29, 2024. After birth he was transferred to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital due to a drop in his oxygen levels. He was improving at the time of the post.
Health[]
Throughout his life, Travis has broken four bones, had multiple contusions, and had multiple concussions.
On July 4, 2023, Travis was playing with Katie's brothers at the Bates grandparents' house in South Carolina. He tried climbing the long rope that connects to the swing. When he got to the top, he accidentally slipped. When he fell down, he grabbed the rope to try to catch himself and got rope burn, which caused blisters and layers of skin on his hands to peel off. Travis got his fingers and hands all bandaged up and he took some pain medicine.
Career[]
Education[]
On April 28, 2022, Travis graduated summa cum laude and salutatorian from Vision Baptist College with his Bachelor's Degrees in Media and Church Music.
Clark Family Band[]
Travis and his entire family sing in the Clark Family Band. They have recorded several albums. They often travel around the country to sing at churches.
Music[]
On February 22, 2023, Travis released his single, "Closer to You".
On April 15, 2023, Travis released his single, "Found in You".
On June 13, 2023, Travis released his single, "God Who Takes Care of Me".
On October 20, 2023, Travis released his single, A Better Yes".
Lawn Care[]
In 2017, Travis and his brother Michael started Clark's Lawn Service in Berlin, New Jersey.
Church[]
Travis works as the Media Assistant and Kids Choir Leader at his church, Solid Rock Baptist Church in Berlin, New Jersey.
Sales Representative[]
In March 2022, Travis began working as a Sales Representative for an unknown company.
Social Media[]
Travis is often seen on his wife's Instagram stories promoting products from various companies, such as Athletic Greens and Cuts Clothing.
Television[]
Travis was regularly featured on the UpTV show Bringing Up Bates, which chronicles the life of his wife Katie's family.
Wedding Involvement[]
Travis was an usher, singer, and guitarist at his cousin Christiana Clark's wedding to Michael Mauro on July 5, 2019.
He was a groomsman and singer at his sister Kayla's wedding to Cameron Manaraze on February 27, 2021.
He was the best man at his brother Michael's wedding to Deven English on August 14, 2021.
He was a groomsman at his friend Gavin Ziegler's wedding to Paige Fenton on May 27, 2022,
