Posts Tagged ‘Karen Clark-Sheard’
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016
The ever popular Allstate Gospel Superfest finds a new broadcast home at TV One during the 2016 holiday season. This show in its 18th year was founded and is produced by Bobby Cartwright, Jr. and has had a syndicated run for 16 consecutive years. This year’s celebration took place at Coppin State University in Baltimore and featured performances from J. Moss, Karen Clark Sheard, Jonathan Butler, Lonnie Hunter & Structure, Beverly Crawford, Jonathan McReynolds, James Hall & Worship & Praise, Tim Bowman, Jr., Dorinda Clark Cole, Alexis Spight, and Patrick Lundy’s Ministers of Music.
The reigning Queen of Gospel, Pastor Shirley Caesar was on hand to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and the two hour telecast is hosted by actress Vivica A. Fox. Look for the Allstate Gospel Superfest debut in November with encore performances throughout the month of December.
Tags: Alexis Spight, Allstate Gospel Superfest, and Patrick Lundy’s Ministers of Music, Baltimore, Beverly Crawford, Bobby Cartwright, Dorinda Clark Cole, J Moss, James Hall & Worship & Praise, Jonathan Butler, Jonathan McReynolds, Jr, Karen Clark-Sheard, Lonnie Hunter & Structure, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Tim Bowman
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Monday, May 23rd, 2016
Fred Hammond announced the return of the ever popular Festival of Praise Tour, making its way across the country and visiting 2 dozen major cities. “FOP 2016 is going to be off the chain!,” Hammond said, adding, “ The thing I love about this tour is that no matter who you are or where you’ve come from, you’re guaranteed to have a great time, something is surely going to inspire you, and you’re going to want to come back again and again! You definitely don’t want to miss this so don’t be late because we’ve got an incredible show planned from beginning to end!”
This year’s lineup includes Hammond along with Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Israel Houghton, Karen Clark Sheard, Regina Belle and Casey J. Hammond also announced that his new CD will be released in October to coincide with the release of the FOP tour.
Tags: Casey J, Festival of Praise Tour, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Israel Houghton, Karen Clark-Sheard, Regina Belle
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Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Donald Lawrence returns in the post of music director as McDonalds gears up to celebrate the tenth season of its Inspiration Celebration tour. The multi city event will cover 13 markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Greensboro, Houston, Jackson, Los Angeles, Memphis, Philadelphia, Raleigh, St. Louis and Washington, D.C. Fans can expect to hear the glorious sounds of the incomparable Karen Clark Sheard, Bishop Marvin Sapp, Jonathan McReynolds, Doug Williams, Canton Jones and Pastor Charles Jenkins. Lonnie Hunter returns as host this year, complimented by the comedy antics of Christian Comedienne Small Fire.
“This tour has been a staple in the African American community for ten years. It is an honor to be part of this year’s lineup,” said Bishop Marvin Sapp. “Gospel music inspires, uplifts AND empowers like no other music can. I am proud to join my peers and friends in supporting the work of the Ronald McDonald House Charities while bringing joy, hope and encouragement to Gospel music fans around the country.”
Tags: Canton Jones, Donald Lawrence, Doug Williams, Jonathan McReynolds, Karen Clark-Sheard, Lonnie Hunter, Marvin Sapp, McDonalds Inspiration Celebration Tour, Small Fire
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Monday, December 21st, 2015
Karen Clark Sheard
Destined To Win
Destined to Win, the sixth solo project from Karen Clark Sheard(and the second solo effort on her Karew Records label) gives die-hard KCS fans what they long for; the singer poised to deliver in an environment where she feels most comfortable and working with a production team helmed by Donald Lawrence and Daniel Weatherspoon. With a proven track record, this disc has all the moving parts turning in the same direction.
There was no better place for the recording than Chicago’s House of Hope, and the people came from the four corners to bear witness to the event (see our recap and pictures here). The recording does a great job in recreating the evening.
A new cover ofDonald Lawrence‘s “We Acknowledge You” (from The Heavens are Telling) makes its return for this edition in addition to “Only Call on Jesus” (from the Second ChanceCD). Karen masterfully interprets Richard Smallwood‘s “The Resurrection” before breaking into preacher/prophet mode.
By now, everyone is comfortable with “My Words Have Power” (the radio edit), but the CD version is an 8 minute, no-holds-barred charge with Prophet Karen peppering each call and response with the words of life. She exhorts the audience “not to let life shut your mouth” and “don’t tell God about your mountain, but tell your mountain about God.” She even speaks into home and family life (and even a gold record for herself). By the time the song comes to an end, its time for a dance, which leads into Donisha Ballard‘s praise Him while you can and take breaks only if you have to chorus, (it’s) “Already Looking Better”.
Honorable mentions go to the Oscar Williams‘ penned “The Worst Is Over” (which is a stop, think and thank God by clearing your row to get your run in when the song is over type song).
And for all the Walmart shoppers, there is the infamous Andrae Crouch classic “Where Jesus Is” that was the actual talk of the session. It is featured on the deluxe edition with a pass the mic sequence that features Kim McFarland and Kierra Sheard and then closes with a fan favorite rousing rendition from the Detroit divas, The Clark Sisters.
In the end, we definitely have a winner!
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Monday, October 12th, 2015
Karew Records
recording artist and Grammy award winner Karen Clark Sheard bridges the digital divide with the launch of her first mobile app on Google Play and iTunes. In addition to music, the app will feature photos, videos and exclusive content as well as a “Fan Wall” for her fan base to interact with one another.
Clark Sheard shared these sentiments: “I’m so excited about the launch of my mobile app. I embrace innovative ideas and technologies, especially when it provides another outlet for me to spread my message and stay in touch with my supporters.”
Tags: Destined to Win, Karen Clark-Sheard, Karew Records, Mobile App
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015
Of course, we knew it was bound to happen, and now we know when. August 17th will more than likely go down as a historic moment when proud pastor Bishop J Drew Sheard presents the Greater Emmanuel Institutional Mass Choir in a live recording. If you remember, Greater Emmanuel’s 1994 CD The Sun Will Shine Again peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums charts and produced the radio hit Get the Glory. Of equal importance is the fact that Greater Emmanuel is the spiritual home of Detroit’s leading ladies, The Clark Sisters (Karen Clark Sheard serves as first lady), BET Sunday Best Judge Kierra Sheard and J Drew Sheard III.
As anticipated, the Clark Sisters and Kierra will make guest appearances on the CD and GEI minister of music and decorated producer Derrick Starks will share production duties with J Drew Sheard III. Starks, who is a former music director for the Trumpet Awards and contributed to the Stellar Award nominated Temple of Deliverance Women’s Choir project is the composer of several chart topping compositions including So Many Times, He Brought Me and Take It Back (all recorded by Dorinda Clark Cole) which was celebrated by BMI as 2010’s Most Performed Gospel Song of the Year.
Tags: Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Derrick Starks, Greater Emmanuel Mass Choir, He Brought Me, Karen Clark-Sheard, kierra sheard, So Many Times, The Clark Sisters
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
Destined to Win, the long awaited and highly anticipated CD from Karen Clark Sheard will make its way to stores and digital outlets on Friday, July 17th. Recorded live in Chicago, th
e disc pairs Clark Sheard with the production work of Donald Lawrence, Daniel Weatherspoon and her son J Drew Sheard.
The 4 time Grammy winner shared these thoughts, “I’ve had some tests and trials….but I kept pushing through. God gave me a word that you have to speak because your words have power. I want the album to be a driving force to move people to where they need to be.”
Among the gems on the disc is a not to be missed Pass the mic session on the Andrae Crouch composition, Where Jesus Is featuring the Clark Sisters, Kierra Sheard and Donald Lawrence’s Company singer Kim McFarland. Where Jesus Is appears exclusively on the Walmart version of Destined to Win.
Tags: Andrae Crouch, Clark Sisters, Daniel Weatherspoon, Destined to Win, Donald Lawrence, J Drew Sheard, Karen Clark-Sheard, Karew Records, Where Jesus Is
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Friday, February 13th, 2015
Love is in the air…because Valentine’s Day is here! Whether you have a sweetheart or not, don’t miss out on your opportunity to revel in this Love Day. Over the years, there have been several gospel songs that not only express our love towards one another, but also our love toward God. Here are a few songs to add to your playlist this Valentine’s Day weekend. Some of which you may have heard before. Whereas others you may not, but this lovers holiday, they certainly deserve a listen.
“I Love You Lord” – Fred Hammond
“Love Song”- Canton Jones
“Addictive Love” – BeBe & CeCe Winans
“Open My Heart” – Yolanda Adams
“Real Love” – Kirk Franklin & The Family
“Jesus is Love” – Smokie Norful featuring Heather Headley
“Be Happy” – Mary Mary
“I Adore You” – Darlene McCoy
“Just For Me” – Karen Clark Sheard
“Draw Me Close” – Donnie McClurklin
“Chasing After You” – Tye Tribbett
“Ain’t No Need to Worry” – Marvin Winans & Anita Baker
“Stuck” – Lisa McClendon
“Abide” – Lexi
“Happy” – Tasha Cobbs
Sending YOU our love from the GospelFlava.com family!
Tags: Bebe and Cece Winans, Canton Jones, Darlene McCoy, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, Karen Clark-Sheard, Kirk Franklin, Lexi, Lisa McClendon, Marvin L Winans, Mary Mary, Smokie Norful, Tasha Cobbs, Tye Tribbett, Yolanda Adams
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Thursday, September 18th, 2014
Karew Records
celebrates the success of David Daughtry as his self titled debut CD bows at #12 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. “On behalf of Bishop J. Drew Sheard and Karen Clark Sheard, everyone at Karew is very excited about David’s project and his debut on the charts,” says Karew’s General Manager, Darrell Thompson. “In the current state of the music industry, it is difficult for established artist to find an audience. Accordingly, it is refreshing to know that as a new artist, consumers are supporting David. We know that as the word of mouth builds, so will future success.”
Tags: Bishop Charles Blake, David Daughtry, Karen Clark-Sheard, Karew Records, Leap, West Angeles Church of God in Christ
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