19 Facts About Kierra Sheard

Kierra Sheard is the daughter of gospel singer Karen Clark-Sheard and COGIC Presiding Bishop J Drew Sheard and the granddaughter of gospel choral director Mattie Moss Clark.

Kierra Sheard's hit single "You Don't Know" was inspired by her mother almost losing her life in 2001 to a fatal blood clot.

Kierra Sheard portrayed her mother in the hit Lifetime movie, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel.

Kierra Sheard made her professional recording debut at the age of 9, on her mother's debut solo album Finally Karen.

In 2002, Kierra Sheard was featured on Clark-Cole's self-titled debut album.

Shortly after graduating high school, Kierra Sheard readied her second album, This Is Me.

Kierra Sheard shot her first music videos for two subsequent singles from the album, "Yes" and "This Is Me".

Kierra Sheard sang with her mother for A Tribute to Aretha Franklin.

In 2008, Kierra Sheard featured on Mary Mary's crossover hit, "God in Me", from The Sound album.

In October 2008, Kierra Sheard released her third album, Bold Right Life.

In January 2009, Kierra Sheard performed the Clark Sisters' "Jesus Is a Love Song" at the BMI Trailblazers Luncheon in honor of her aunt Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark.

Kierra Sheard had a role in the film Preacher's Kid, which was released in theaters across the US on January 29,2010, and was released on DVD and Blu-ray disc on May 4,2010.

Kierra Sheard released the single "Trumpets Blow" in 2013, which was followed by "2nd Win" in 2014, which peaked within the top 20 of Billboard's Top Gospel Songs chart.

The film's soundtrack, starring Kierra Sheard, debuted at number 8 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart, where it remained in its second week.

Kierra Sheard co-wrote the entire album, which includes a mix of studio and live tracks recorded in her hometown, Detroit.

Kierra Sheard is a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where she received her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in psychology.

In 2013, Kierra Sheard began preaching at her father's church and others.

Kierra Sheard has crisscrossed the globe and absorbed the fashion trends of New York City, London, Paris, Tokyo and Seoul.

On June 20,2020, her 33rd birthday, Kierra Sheard became engaged to her fiance Jordan Kelly.