Karen Clark Sheard
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Past
OCT
11
2018
Charlotte, NC
Ovens Auditorium
I Was There
OCT
20
2017
Gary, IN
The Glen
I Was There
MAY
14
2017
Coral Gables, FL
Watsco Center
I Was There
DEC
02
2016
Macon, GA
Macon City Auditorium
I Was There
NOV
30
2016
Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
I Was There
NOV
22
2016
Jackson, MS
Jackson Convention Complex
I Was There
NOV
21
2016
Huntsville, AL
Von Braun Center Concert Hall
I Was There
NOV
19
2016
Austin, TX
Frank Erwin Center
I Was There
NOV
14
2016
Albany, NY
The Palace Theatre Albany
I Was There
NOV
11
2016
Washington, DC
DAR Constitution Hall
I Was There
NOV
10
2016
Newark, NJ
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
I Was There
NOV
04
2016
Baltimore, MD
Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric
I Was There
NOV
02
2016
Brooklyn, NY
Kings Theatre
I Was There
OCT
30
2016
Greensboro, NC
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
I Was There
OCT
27
2016
Columbus, GA
Columbus Civic Center
I Was There
OCT
25
2016
Columbus, OH
Palace Theatre Columbus
I Was There
OCT
22
2016
Merrillville, IN
Star Plaza Theatre
I Was There
OCT
21
2016
Detroit, MI
Fox Theatre Detroit
I Was There
OCT
20
2016
Grand Rapids, MI
DeVos Performance Hall
I Was There
OCT
07
2016
Oakland, CA
Paramount Theatre
I Was There
MAY
14
2016
Baltimore, MD
Coppin State University
I Was There
SEP
09
2013
Chicago, IL
House of Hope
I Was There
JUN
29
2013
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Civic Center
I Was There
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Fan Reviews
Charlodeus
November 12th 2023
A little disappointed not seeing the Clark Sisters but nonetheless the Holy Spirit was moving and flowing and we had a party.
San Diego, CA@Viejas Arena
Timothy
November 1st 2023
This show was FANTASTIC! Karen, only one of the artists performing and she performed with her sisters as The Clark Sisters, was AMAZING. I couldn't get enough of Dorinda's voice and Jackie was her usual consistent awesomeness. The only thing missing was the high energy of Tye Tribbett. I was looking forward to an in person performance of "Everything". Israel Houghton sang his greatest hits and each one further ushered in the presence of God. We were reminded of ALL of Kirk's long string of hits. And Tamela and David Mann have to be one of the hardest working couples in the business. This was a great, great show!
Cincinnati, OH@The Andrew J Brady Music Center
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About Karen Clark Sheard
Karen Clark Sheard (born Karen Valencia Clark) is an American gospel singer, member of seminal group The Clark Sisters, and mother of contemporary gospel singer Kierra Sheard.
Karen Clark Sheard was born the youngest of six children born to Pastor Elbert Clark and Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, a pioneering gospel choral director. Clark-Sheard is best known for being a member of iconic gospel group The Clark Sisters.
Karen's involvement in the Island Inspirational All Stars' Don't Give Up in 1996 (along with Donald Lawrence, Hezekiah Walker, and Kirk Franklin) led to her signing with Island Records.[1] Her solo career began with the release of her debut album Finally Karen in 1997. The album, consisting of half studio recordings and half live recordings, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 1998. The set did however win the Lady Of Soul award for Best Gospel Album the same year.[2]
After Yolanda Adams, Karen Clark-Sheard became the 2nd gospel artist to sign to Elektra Records. She released her Elektra debut album 2nd Chance in 2002 led off by the single Be Sure. Though Clark-Sheard was in excellent form vocally, the slick, progressive sound of the disc was not received well. The 2003 followup The Heavens Are Telling fared well, but came at an awkward time when Elektra Records was being dissolved into Atlantic Records. In 2005, after a bidding war with several labels, Karen Clark Sheard finally signed with Word Records and issued It's Not Over, the following year.
Singers Mariah Carey, Faith Evans and Beyoncé all count Karen Clark-Sheard as one of their greatest vocal influences.[3]
Personal life
On June 16, 1984, Karen Clark-Sheard wed John Drew Sheard, a minister. Her husband is senior pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. Together they have 2 children: Kierra, who is also a gospel recording artist, and John Drew Sheard II, a young musician and up-and-coming producer.
In 2001, Clark-Sheard was faced with a life-threatening crisis when a blood vessel burst during a scheduled hernia surgery. Her doctors only gave her a 2% chance of survival due to her complications. After the blood clot was surgically removed, Clark-Sheard fell into a coma. The coma lasted three and a half weeks[4], but Clark-Sheard made a miraculous [5][6]recovery and recorded her sophomore album, 2nd Chance (named so because of the second chance; given to her by God) [7], in 2002. Clark-Sheard's near-death experience is referenced in her daughter Kierra's song You Don't Know.
Voice
* 1st Soprano
Highest Note
* Eb6 in Name it and Claim it (Gospel, motion picture, 1982) and Livin' (You Showed Me was a C6 natural)
Lowest Note
* G3 in So Good and Its Not Over (version from album of same title)
Karen Clark Sheard was born the youngest of six children born to Pastor Elbert Clark and Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, a pioneering gospel choral director. Clark-Sheard is best known for being a member of iconic gospel group The Clark Sisters.
Karen's involvement in the Island Inspirational All Stars' Don't Give Up in 1996 (along with Donald Lawrence, Hezekiah Walker, and Kirk Franklin) led to her signing with Island Records.[1] Her solo career began with the release of her debut album Finally Karen in 1997. The album, consisting of half studio recordings and half live recordings, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 1998. The set did however win the Lady Of Soul award for Best Gospel Album the same year.[2]
After Yolanda Adams, Karen Clark-Sheard became the 2nd gospel artist to sign to Elektra Records. She released her Elektra debut album 2nd Chance in 2002 led off by the single Be Sure. Though Clark-Sheard was in excellent form vocally, the slick, progressive sound of the disc was not received well. The 2003 followup The Heavens Are Telling fared well, but came at an awkward time when Elektra Records was being dissolved into Atlantic Records. In 2005, after a bidding war with several labels, Karen Clark Sheard finally signed with Word Records and issued It's Not Over, the following year.
Singers Mariah Carey, Faith Evans and Beyoncé all count Karen Clark-Sheard as one of their greatest vocal influences.[3]
Personal life
On June 16, 1984, Karen Clark-Sheard wed John Drew Sheard, a minister. Her husband is senior pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. Together they have 2 children: Kierra, who is also a gospel recording artist, and John Drew Sheard II, a young musician and up-and-coming producer.
In 2001, Clark-Sheard was faced with a life-threatening crisis when a blood vessel burst during a scheduled hernia surgery. Her doctors only gave her a 2% chance of survival due to her complications. After the blood clot was surgically removed, Clark-Sheard fell into a coma. The coma lasted three and a half weeks[4], but Clark-Sheard made a miraculous [5][6]recovery and recorded her sophomore album, 2nd Chance (named so because of the second chance; given to her by God) [7], in 2002. Clark-Sheard's near-death experience is referenced in her daughter Kierra's song You Don't Know.
Voice
* 1st Soprano
Highest Note
* Eb6 in Name it and Claim it (Gospel, motion picture, 1982) and Livin' (You Showed Me was a C6 natural)
Lowest Note
* G3 in So Good and Its Not Over (version from album of same title)
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Genres:
Christian/gospel, Christian, Gospel, Christian-gospel
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Karen Clark Sheard
9 months ago
🚨 NEW CITIES and TICKETS ADDED 🚨Tickets on sale now!!! Y'all spoke! We listened! The Reunion Tour is pulling through even MORE cities! So whatever you do DON'T WAIT to get your tickets! https://bnds.us/kyer8r
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Circle Hat
$25.0 USD
Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
Circle Beanie
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concerts and tour dates
Past
OCT
11
2018
Charlotte, NC
Ovens Auditorium
I Was There
OCT
20
2017
Gary, IN
The Glen
I Was There
MAY
14
2017
Coral Gables, FL
Watsco Center
I Was There
DEC
02
2016
Macon, GA
Macon City Auditorium
I Was There
NOV
30
2016
Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
I Was There
NOV
22
2016
Jackson, MS
Jackson Convention Complex
I Was There
NOV
21
2016
Huntsville, AL
Von Braun Center Concert Hall
I Was There
NOV
19
2016
Austin, TX
Frank Erwin Center
I Was There
NOV
14
2016
Albany, NY
The Palace Theatre Albany
I Was There
NOV
11
2016
Washington, DC
DAR Constitution Hall
I Was There
NOV
10
2016
Newark, NJ
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
I Was There
NOV
04
2016
Baltimore, MD
Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric
I Was There
NOV
02
2016
Brooklyn, NY
Kings Theatre
I Was There
OCT
30
2016
Greensboro, NC
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
I Was There
OCT
27
2016
Columbus, GA
Columbus Civic Center
I Was There
OCT
25
2016
Columbus, OH
Palace Theatre Columbus
I Was There
OCT
22
2016
Merrillville, IN
Star Plaza Theatre
I Was There
OCT
21
2016
Detroit, MI
Fox Theatre Detroit
I Was There
OCT
20
2016
Grand Rapids, MI
DeVos Performance Hall
I Was There
OCT
07
2016
Oakland, CA
Paramount Theatre
I Was There
MAY
14
2016
Baltimore, MD
Coppin State University
I Was There
SEP
09
2013
Chicago, IL
House of Hope
I Was There
JUN
29
2013
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Civic Center
I Was There
Show More Dates
Fan Reviews
Charlodeus
November 12th 2023
A little disappointed not seeing the Clark Sisters but nonetheless the Holy Spirit was moving and flowing and we had a party.
San Diego, CA@Viejas Arena
Timothy
November 1st 2023
This show was FANTASTIC! Karen, only one of the artists performing and she performed with her sisters as The Clark Sisters, was AMAZING. I couldn't get enough of Dorinda's voice and Jackie was her usual consistent awesomeness. The only thing missing was the high energy of Tye Tribbett. I was looking forward to an in person performance of "Everything". Israel Houghton sang his greatest hits and each one further ushered in the presence of God. We were reminded of ALL of Kirk's long string of hits. And Tamela and David Mann have to be one of the hardest working couples in the business. This was a great, great show!
Cincinnati, OH@The Andrew J Brady Music Center
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About Karen Clark Sheard
Karen Clark Sheard (born Karen Valencia Clark) is an American gospel singer, member of seminal group The Clark Sisters, and mother of contemporary gospel singer Kierra Sheard.
Karen Clark Sheard was born the youngest of six children born to Pastor Elbert Clark and Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, a pioneering gospel choral director. Clark-Sheard is best known for being a member of iconic gospel group The Clark Sisters.
Karen's involvement in the Island Inspirational All Stars' Don't Give Up in 1996 (along with Donald Lawrence, Hezekiah Walker, and Kirk Franklin) led to her signing with Island Records.[1] Her solo career began with the release of her debut album Finally Karen in 1997. The album, consisting of half studio recordings and half live recordings, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 1998. The set did however win the Lady Of Soul award for Best Gospel Album the same year.[2]
After Yolanda Adams, Karen Clark-Sheard became the 2nd gospel artist to sign to Elektra Records. She released her Elektra debut album 2nd Chance in 2002 led off by the single Be Sure. Though Clark-Sheard was in excellent form vocally, the slick, progressive sound of the disc was not received well. The 2003 followup The Heavens Are Telling fared well, but came at an awkward time when Elektra Records was being dissolved into Atlantic Records. In 2005, after a bidding war with several labels, Karen Clark Sheard finally signed with Word Records and issued It's Not Over, the following year.
Singers Mariah Carey, Faith Evans and Beyoncé all count Karen Clark-Sheard as one of their greatest vocal influences.[3]
Personal life
On June 16, 1984, Karen Clark-Sheard wed John Drew Sheard, a minister. Her husband is senior pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. Together they have 2 children: Kierra, who is also a gospel recording artist, and John Drew Sheard II, a young musician and up-and-coming producer.
In 2001, Clark-Sheard was faced with a life-threatening crisis when a blood vessel burst during a scheduled hernia surgery. Her doctors only gave her a 2% chance of survival due to her complications. After the blood clot was surgically removed, Clark-Sheard fell into a coma. The coma lasted three and a half weeks[4], but Clark-Sheard made a miraculous [5][6]recovery and recorded her sophomore album, 2nd Chance (named so because of the second chance; given to her by God) [7], in 2002. Clark-Sheard's near-death experience is referenced in her daughter Kierra's song You Don't Know.
Voice
* 1st Soprano
Highest Note
* Eb6 in Name it and Claim it (Gospel, motion picture, 1982) and Livin' (You Showed Me was a C6 natural)
Lowest Note
* G3 in So Good and Its Not Over (version from album of same title)
Karen Clark Sheard was born the youngest of six children born to Pastor Elbert Clark and Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, a pioneering gospel choral director. Clark-Sheard is best known for being a member of iconic gospel group The Clark Sisters.
Karen's involvement in the Island Inspirational All Stars' Don't Give Up in 1996 (along with Donald Lawrence, Hezekiah Walker, and Kirk Franklin) led to her signing with Island Records.[1] Her solo career began with the release of her debut album Finally Karen in 1997. The album, consisting of half studio recordings and half live recordings, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 1998. The set did however win the Lady Of Soul award for Best Gospel Album the same year.[2]
After Yolanda Adams, Karen Clark-Sheard became the 2nd gospel artist to sign to Elektra Records. She released her Elektra debut album 2nd Chance in 2002 led off by the single Be Sure. Though Clark-Sheard was in excellent form vocally, the slick, progressive sound of the disc was not received well. The 2003 followup The Heavens Are Telling fared well, but came at an awkward time when Elektra Records was being dissolved into Atlantic Records. In 2005, after a bidding war with several labels, Karen Clark Sheard finally signed with Word Records and issued It's Not Over, the following year.
Singers Mariah Carey, Faith Evans and Beyoncé all count Karen Clark-Sheard as one of their greatest vocal influences.[3]
Personal life
On June 16, 1984, Karen Clark-Sheard wed John Drew Sheard, a minister. Her husband is senior pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. Together they have 2 children: Kierra, who is also a gospel recording artist, and John Drew Sheard II, a young musician and up-and-coming producer.
In 2001, Clark-Sheard was faced with a life-threatening crisis when a blood vessel burst during a scheduled hernia surgery. Her doctors only gave her a 2% chance of survival due to her complications. After the blood clot was surgically removed, Clark-Sheard fell into a coma. The coma lasted three and a half weeks[4], but Clark-Sheard made a miraculous [5][6]recovery and recorded her sophomore album, 2nd Chance (named so because of the second chance; given to her by God) [7], in 2002. Clark-Sheard's near-death experience is referenced in her daughter Kierra's song You Don't Know.
Voice
* 1st Soprano
Highest Note
* Eb6 in Name it and Claim it (Gospel, motion picture, 1982) and Livin' (You Showed Me was a C6 natural)
Lowest Note
* G3 in So Good and Its Not Over (version from album of same title)
Show More
Genres:
Christian/gospel, Christian, Gospel, Christian-gospel
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