KAREN CLARK-SHEARD

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Design your MySpace with MyLook «-(¯`v´¯)-« This is a Tribute Page to One of the worlds most gifted singers. Karen Clark Sheard has been singing since she was a young child with her sisters. The Clark Sisters. As a member of the Clark Sisters, Karen Clark-Sheard was part of one of the most popular contemporary gospel groups of the '80s and '90s. She began singing with the group at the age of seven and she stayed with them for years, until she started a solo career in 1997.She was inspired to strike out on her own by producer/songwriter Stanley Brown. He had heard her sing "Don't Give Up" on the Island Inspirational All-Stars with Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence and Hezekiah Walker and suggested she work as a solo artist. With the blessing of her sisters, Karen Clark-Sheard decided to make a solo record for Island Inspirational Records and the result was Finally Karen...Live!, which was released in the fall of 1997.The album was produced by Donald Lawrence, James Moss and Stanley Brown and featured large portions recorded live in Detroit with the Tri-City. Since Finally Karen Mrs. Sheard has recorded a total of 4 albums won countless awards and has been recognized by both secular and gospel artist's as there vocal mentor. Karen Clark Sheard is set to release her 4 album under the Word Records Label called Its Not Over. The Album will be out on January 24, 2006.