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Karen Clark Sheard Biography/Wiki, Age, Sisters, Net Worth, Husband, Daughter, songs, New Album

Article Updated on March 17, 2021 By John Smith

Who is Karen Clark Sheard? | Karen Clark Sheard Biography and Wiki

Karen Valencia Clark–Sheard is an American Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, musician, and songwriter. Clark–Sheard is popularly known as the youngest member of the American gospel group The Clark Sisters. Clark–Sheard is the mother of contemporary gospel singer and actress Kierra “Kiki” Sheard.

During the breakup of the Clark Sisters, Karen Sheard rose to stardom after she recorded her critically acclaimed solo album called, Finally Karen, which spawned her hit, “Balm in Gilead” a re-recording of a song she initially recorded as part of The Clark Sisters back in the 1980s for their Heart & Soul album) the R&B-flavored “Just For Me” and “Nothing Without You” – a contemporary duet with R&B diva Faith Evans.

Ultimately, Karen became one of the most successful gospel albums of 1998 earning Sheard a Grammy nomination and a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for “Best Female Vocalist. On November 11, 2018, It was announced that the Clark Sisters would have a tv biopic, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. The Clark Sisters was released to air onLifetime, on April 11, 2020.  Highly respected celebrities; Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, and Mary J. Blige were the film executive produces.

Karen Clark Sheard's photo
Karen Clark Sheard’s photo

Karen Clark Sheard Age and Birthday

Karen Clark Sheard is 59 years as of 2019. She was born Karen Valencia Clark on November 15, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan. She celebrates her birthday on November 15th every year.

Karen Clark Sheard Education

Clark attained her high school education at Mumford High School in Detroit, Michigan; graduating in 1979.

Karen Clark Sheard Height and Weight

Clark appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Karen Clark Sheard Family

Clarke is the last born child of Reverend Elbert Clark and Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, a pioneering gospel choral director. The youngest of six children, Clark–Sheard’s siblings are Leo, Jacky, Denise, Elbernita “Twinkie” and Dorinda. Clark–Sheard began singing gospel with her sisters at age 6 in what became known as The Clark Sisters.

Karen Clark Sheard Sisters

The Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group consisting of five sisters: Jacky Clark Chisholm (b. 1948), Denise “Niecy” Clark Bradford (b. 1953), Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark (b. 1954), Dorinda Clark-Cole (b. 1957), and Karen Clark Sheard (b. 1960). The Clark Sisters are credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream and are considered as pioneers of contemporary gospel.

Legendary Clark Sisters,Photo
Legendary Clark Sisters, Photo

Their biggest hits include: “Is My Living in Vain”, “Hallelujah”, “He Gave Me Nothing to Lose”, “Endow Me”, “Jesus Is A Love Song”, “Ha-Ya (Eternal Life)”, “Pure Gold”, “Expect Your Miracle”, and their largest mainstream crossover gold-certified hit, “You Brought the Sunshine”. The Clark Sisters have won three Grammy Awards. With 17 albums to their credit and millions in sales, the Clark Sisters are the highest-selling female gospel group in history.

Karen Clark Sheard Husband | Married

Clark-Sheard is married to Bishop J. Drew Sheard, a Detroit-based minister. They tied the knot on  June 16, 1984,  Her husband is senior pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. Together they have two children: Kierra “Kiki” Sheard (1987) and John Drew “J. Drew” Sheard II (1989).

Kiki is also a gospel recording artist, with four albums, plus various projects to her credit. J. Drew is a young, up-and-coming musician and producer. He has a son named Jacob Dillon Sheard and daughter named Kali Drew Sheard who are the grandchildren of Karen Clark.

Karen Clark Sheard Daughter |Kiera Sheard

Kierra Valencia “Kiki” Sheard born June 20, 1987 in Detroit, Michigan is an American gospel singer, fashion designer, and actress. She is the daughter of gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard member of gospel singing group The Clark Sisters and the granddaughter of gospel choral director Mattie Moss Clark. Sheard portrayed Litha in the 2010 Christian-drama film Preacher’s Kid.

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After appearing on her mother’s albums, Sheard broke to the music scene with the release of her debut album I Owe You in 2004. Her hit single “You Don’t Know” was written about her mother’s bout with an almost fatal blood clot.

Karen Clark Sheard Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Karen Clark Sheard

  • Full Name: Karen Clark Sheard ( Karen Valencia Clark)
  • Age/ How Old?: 59 years as of 2019
  • Date of Birth: November 15, 1960
  • Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
  • Education‎: Graduate
  • Birthday: November 15th
  • Nationality: American
  • Father’s Name: Reverend Elbert Clark
  • Mother’s Name: Dr. Mattie Moss Clark
  • Siblings: six, Clark–Sheard’s siblings are Leo, Jacky, Denise, Elbernita “Twinkie” and Dorinda
  • Married?: Married to Bishop J. Drew Shear
  • Children/ Kids: Kierra “Kiki” Sheard (1987) and John Drew “J. Drew” Sheard II (1989).
  • Height/ How tall?: Updating
  • Weight: Updating
  • Profession: gospel artist
  • Net worth: Updating

Karen Clark Sheard Music

Clark–Sheard began singing gospel with her sisters at age 6 in what became known as The Clark Sisters.Her 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. Clark–Sheard’s 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, won Clark-Sheard the Lady of Soul award for Best Gospel Album that same year and peaked at #28 and #2 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and U.S. Billboard Gospel Albums charts respectively.

Denise Clark Biopic

A photo of The Clark sisters cast
A photo of The Clark sisters cast

On November 11, 2018, It was reported that the Clark Sisters would have a television biopic, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel, that is set to air on Lifetime on April 11, 2020. The film is executive produced by Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, and Mary J. Blige.

The film stars Aunjanue Ellis as Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, Angela Birchett as Jacky Clark Chisholm, Raven Goodwin as Denise Clark Bradford, Christina Bell as Twinkie Clark, Sheléa Frazier as Dorinda Clark Cole, and Kierra Sheard as her mother, Karen Clark Sheard. The script was written by Camille Tucker, with a teleplay by Sylvia L. Jones, and Christine Swanson directing.

Karen Clark Sheard 2nd Chance

She released her Elektra debut album 2nd Chance in 2002, so named because of the “second chance” she was given by God after her near-death experience – which is referenced in her daughter Kierra’s song “You Don’t Know”.

The album was led off by the single “Be Sure” and though Clark–Sheard was in excellent form vocally, the slick, progressive sound of the disc was not received well in the gospel community. However, the album still performed well commercially and critically reaching #82 on the U.S. Billboard 200, #27 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart (her highest chartings on those charts to date) and #2 on the U.S. Billboard Gospel Albums.

Karen Clark Sheard Health

2001 was a very tough year for Karen and her family, she 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, but Clark-Sheard says she made a miraculous recovery.

Karen Clark Sheard Net Worth

Clarke has been in the music industry for quite a long time. she has no doubt amassed a huge fortune with the bulk of her wealth coming from her professional singing career. Despite her obvious riches, she prefers to lead a modest lifestyle. However, the specifics about her assets and liabilities are still under review making it difficult to establish her actual net worth.

Karen Clark Sheard Songs

• Jesus Is a Love Song
• Balm in Gilead
• The Will Of God
• Just for Me
• A Secret Place

• A Praying Spirit
• God Is Here
• We Acknowledge You
• Couldn’t Tell It If I Tried
•Sunday A.M.

• You Loved Me
• He Knows
• My Words Have Power
• We Are Not Ashamed
• Heaven

• Praise Festival
• Prayed Up
• Nothing Without You
• Be Sure
• You Showed Me

• Gotta Right…
• Favor
• Can’t Take It
• I’ve Been Changed

• Glorious
• If I Can’t Say a Word
• Holy, Thou Art Holy

Karen Clark Sheard Albums

• Nov. 1997: Finally Karen
• Jan. 2002: 2nd Chance
• Nov. 2003: The Heavens Are Telling
• Jan. 2006: It’s Not Over
• Apr. 2010: All in One

Frequently Asked Questions About Karen Clark Sheard

Who is Karen Clark Sheard?

Karen Valencia Clark–Sheard is an American Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, musician, and songwriter. Clark–Sheard is best known as the youngest member of the American gospel group The Clark Sisters.

How old is Karen Clark Sheard?

Karen Clark Sheard is 59 years as of 2019. She was born Karen Valencia Clark on November 15, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan. She celebrates her birthday on November 15th every year.

How tall is Karen Clark Sheard?

She has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Who is Karen  Clark Sheard husband?

Clark-Sheard is married to Bishop J. Drew Sheard, a Detroit-based minister. They tied the knot on  June 16, 1984,  Her husband is senior pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. Together they have two children: Kierra “Kiki” Sheard (1987) and John Drew “J. Drew” Sheard II (1989).

How many grandchildren does Karen  Clark Sheard have?

She has two grandchildren from her son J. Drew junior, a grandson named Jacob Dillon Sheard and granddaughter named Kali Drew Sheard.

How much is Karen Clark Sheard worth?

She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.

What nicknames does Karen Sheard go by?

Karen Clark Sheard goes by KCS.

What happened to Karen Sheard?

she 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.

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Join our LIVE pre-premiere shows TODAY starting with our Virtual Red Carpet being hosted by @MichelleWilliams on the @lifetimetv IG at 3PM PT / 6PM ET. Interviews with The Clark Sisters actresses AND a few of the actual Clark Sisters drop into the LIVE Chat! The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel PREMIERES Tonight at 8 PM on Lifetime TV. . . . . #instagramlive #IGLive #clarksistersmovie #clarksisters #gospel #legendaryclarksisters #lifetimetv #gospelsingers #truestory #worldpremiere #lifetimemovies

A post shared by Karen Clark Sheard (@karenclarksheard) on Apr 11, 2020 at 3:02pm PDT

Karen Sheard Twitter

Congrats!!! To General Board Member of the COGIC INC. Bishop Brandon Porter for dedicating this historic Building after his father the great Late Great Bishop W L Porter🙌🏽 https://t.co/SrvfJgWUbR

— Karen Clark Sheard (@officialkcs) April 10, 2019


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