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Usually when Nick Cannon is behind a mic he is hosting or rapping. Recently he connected vocally with  Grammy winning star Kierra Sheard.  Multi-talented Nick Cannon has joined the fray of mainstream artists doing gospel music with his take on the Fred Hammond classic "No Weapon" featuring Sheard.  Released on Good Friday, "No Weapon" is a follow-up to the artists March release of "Ghetto Blues" which focuses on the homeless population in Los Angeles.  The Wildin' Out creator  is singing and playing the keys, displaying hidden skills on the track. Cannon announced the collaboration by tweeting the hook of the song and shouting out Kierra. "Good Friday! No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper. Thanks to @KierraSheard [for] coming through and blessing us all with an Ncredible Session!" . A video of the pairing has a peaceful white aesthetic with  a small choir offering supporting vocals. The message of the song is based on the sc...

Nashville, TN (January 15, 2021) – Award-winning artist, actress and entrepreneur Kierra Sheard releases a new single, with “Something Has to Break” (feat. Karen Clark Sheard) (Karew Entertainment / RCA Inspiration). The digital single is available now via all major digital providers, and features the two vocal powerhouses, Kierra Sheard and her mother, Gospel legend Karen Clark Sheard, joining together on an intimate performance, which was recorded from their acclaimed closing appearance on the 2020 BET Awards.   The stirring song was co-written by Kierra Sheard with Jonathan Smith, Mia Feldes, and her brother, producer and songwriter, J. Drew Sheard, II. Providing a sanctuary of spiritual strength in trusting God’s guidance, the daughter-mother duo deliver a dynamic declaration of faith and love to lift us during these challenging times.    Besides this new single, Kierra Sheard has continued to deliver uplifting music with her most recent album KIERRA , which is nomi...

ALBUM ACCOMPANIED BY VIDEO FOR “SOMETHING HAS TO BREAK” FEATURING TASHA COBBS LEONARD Nashville, TN  (April 17, 2020) – Today, GRAMMY ®  and Stellar Award-winning artist, actress and entrepreneur,  Kierra Sheard , released her highly anticipated album  KIERRA  (Karew Entertainment / RCA Inspiration). Marking her sixth studio album and first project with RCA Inspiration.  KIERRA  includes the songstress’ latest single “It   Keeps Happening,” and the popular anthem “Don’t Judge Me,” featuring  Missy Elliott . Also, the album is accompanied by the release of a new video for another single, the atmosphere moving,  “Something Has To Break (Live)”  featuring  Tasha Cobbs Leonard.  The video will debut exclusively via YouTube Premiere at 1pm EST. With a mission to deliver uplifting music,  KIERRA  provides a fitting sanctuary amid these difficult times, “Faith and inspiration have been the driving force...

buzzz worthy. . . DETROIT, MI (December 7, 2016)  – Karew Records premieres the new music video for the hit single  “Hang On” (feat. Kierra Sheard) , from the hit live album  GEI LIVE .  Recently filmed in Detroit featuring the choir with Kierra Sheard, the single also continues to rise up the charts, hitting #8 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart this week.  Check out the new music video for “Hang On” (feat. Kierra Sheard) http://smarturl.it/hangonvideo   Recorded within the walls of Bishop J. Drew Sheard and Karen Clark Sheard’s Greater Emmanuel Institutional (GEI) C.O.G.I.C. in Detroit,  GEI LIVE  also includes featured performances from GRAMMY ®  Award-winning icons  The Clark Sisters , along with solo turns from  Karen Clark Sheard  and  Dorinda Clark Cole ,  Bishop J. Drew Sheard , and the talents of the GEI Mass Choir and the GEI Youth Choir.    GEI LIVE – Retail Link: [All d...

buzzz worthy. . . On Saturday, June 20, 2015, GRAMMY ® nominated, Stellar Award-winning recording artist, television star and clothing designer, Kierra Sheard , will launch the website for her new clothing line, Eleven60 . The online shop, www.MyEleven60.com , will go live at midnight and shoppers will be able to pre-order select items from Eleven60’s premiere fall / winter collection and take advantage of special offers. The full line will make its debut later in the year. Eleven60 is a ready-to-wear clothing line offering stylish, yet affordable apparel for the modern, plus sized woman. Kierra has always been passionate about fashion and she saw a void in the industry as it relates to plus sized women. She says, “It’s a clothing line that compliments the thick woman. While being a full figured woman, I’ve found it hard to find quality high fashion trends in my size. But no more skimpy clothes! And no more muumuus! Since the average American woman is plus size...

buzzz worthy. . . Kiki Sheard  was beaming when we talked about her upcoming wedding plans recently at a Bobby Jones Gospel taping.  Like her mom Karen Clark Sheard,  Kiki will become a First Lady when she ties the knot with young pastor Welton T. Smith IV next summer. He leads New Life Family Church in Detroit, MI. Brides like Kim Kardasian and Sherri Shepherd, spilled the details about their big day, but  the "Princess of Gospel"  is opting for a little privacy when it comes to the date.  When asked if she plans to go all out like Kim K she said this will be one of the only times she goes all out and wants the big day to be “really pretty.”   Be sure this catch Sheard as a guest co-host on the youth edition of Bobby Jones Gospel this fall. In the meantime, take a look at the video to hear our brief chat and to get a close look at the gorgeous square-cut diamond she’s wearing:

The 2010 Grammy Awards nominations have been announced, rocognizing gospel music in 7 categories. And the nominees are: Best Gospel Performance (For solo, duo, group as collaborative performances. Singles or tracks with vocal containing Gospel lyrics. All genres of Gospel music are eligible.) Free To Be Me Francesca Battistelli [Fervent Records/ Word Entertainment] Jesus Is LoveHeather Headley Featuring Smokie Norful Track from: Audience Of One[EMI Gospel] I Believe Jonny Lang With Fisk Jubilee Singers Track from: Oh Happy Day[Vector Recordings/EMI Gospel] Wait On The Lord Donnie McClurkin Featuring Karen Clark SheardTrack from: We All Are One (Live In Detroit)[Verity] Born Again Third Day Track from: Revelation[Essential Records] Best Gospel Song (A Songwriter(s) Award. For Song Eligibility Guidelines see Category #3. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.) Born Again Tai Anderson, David Carr, Mark Lee & Mac Powell, songwriters (Third Day)Track from: Reve...