Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard is an American musician best known for playing Lead Artist for the album Finally Karen.
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Best Known For:The album Finally Karen
Breakthrough:Breakthrough success as a solo artist with 'Finally Karen' in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard
- Full Name: Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The album Finally Karen
- Current Role: Gospel artist
- Current Employer: KAREW Records
- Date of Birth: November 15, 1960
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Marital Status: Married
Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard Age
Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard is about 66 years old as of 2026. Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard was born in 1960.
Career & Work
Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard's career includes business leadership roles with Karew Records and The Clark Sisters.
Organization: Karew Records
Role: Co-founder
Period: 2009–Present
Details: Detroit, MI · Founded the family gospel label with her husband.
Organization: The Clark Sisters
Role: Member
Period: 1966
Details: United States
Rise to Fame
Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard rose to prominence for her role for the album Finally Karen.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Finally Karen and Balm in Gilead.
- Work: Finally Karen (Lead Artist, 1997) — Solo debut album which earned a Grammy nomination
- Work: Balm in Gilead (Lead Artist, 2002) — Grammy-winning solo album
Awards & Achievements
- Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance — The Recording Academy — Blessed & Highly Favored
Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard Family & Relationships
Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard is married to J. Drew Sheard. She has 2 children, Kierra Sheard and J. Drew Sheard II.
- Father: Elbert Clark
- Mother: Mattie Moss Clark
- Siblings:
- Leo Clark
- Jacky Clark-Chisholm
- Denise Clark-Bradford
- Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark
- Dorinda Clark-Cole
- Children:
- Kierra Sheard (1987)
- J. Drew Sheard II (1989)
Lesser Known Facts
- She is the youngest of the legendary Clark Sisters gospel group.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard
- Popular As: Karen Clark Sheard
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 15, 1960
- Age: 65
- Birthday: November 15
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Elbert Clark
- Mother: Mattie Moss Clark
- Siblings: 5 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: J. Drew Sheard
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- J. Drew Sheard (Spouse • Husband)
- Kierra Sheard(Child • Daughter)
