Biography
Kierra Sheard is an American gospel singer and evangelist. She is well-known for being the daughter of singer Karen Clark-Sheard and COGIC Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard. She appeared in The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel movie where she portrayed the role of her mother. Some of her popular songs include We Need You and You Must Break.
How old is She? – Age
Sheard is 36 years old as of 2024. She was born on June 20, 1987, in Detroit, Michigan, United States, where she also grew up.
How tall is She? – Height
She stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m).
Mother, Father, and Brother – Family
Kierra was born to parents; Karen Clark-Sheard and J. Drew Sheard in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Her father is a pastor and minister who currently serves as the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ.
On the other hand, her mother is gospel singer and songwriter known for songs such as Jesus Is a Love Song. She experienced her childhood along with her brother, J. Drew Sheard II. Likewise, she is the granddaughter of gospel choral director Mattie Moss Clark.
Educational Background
Sheard enrolled at Wayne State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Detroit, Michigan. During this time, she also minored in psychology.
Is She Married? – Husband
Kierra is currently married to her lovely husband, Jordan Kelly. The couple got officially engaged on June 2020 before walking down the aisle on December 2020. Further details regarding her marriage will be updated soon.
Daughter
Sheard and her husband Jordan have been blessed with a daughter, Khloé-Drew Valencia Kelly. It is known that the couple welcomed her as their first baby together, after several miscarriage.
Music Career
Kierra is a vastly recognized gospel singer whose music specializes in genres such as R&B, CCM, and Urban gospel. She is well-known for her Stellar Award-winning song, The Will Of God. Likewise, she collaborated with her mother for A Tribute performance to Aretha Franklin.
Most noteworthy, she recorded her debut album titled I Owe You which was placed on the Top Gospel Albums chart. It is also known that the album served as the production debut for her brother J Drew. Afterward, her second album, This Is Me, also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart.
Furthermore, she was featured on Mary Mary’s crossover hit, “God in Me”, with which she appeared on the US Hot 100. Her third album titled Bold Right Life was characterized with songs such as Praise Him Now and Won’t Hold Back.
During this time, her song Love Like Crazy peaked at number 7 on the Japan Hot 100. In addition, the Praise Him Now singlr peaked at number 7 on the US Hot Gospel Songs chart. On the other hand, she is an evangelist and author of the Big, Bold and Beautiful: Owning the Woman God Made You to Be book.
Net Worth
Sheard has an estimated net worth of $10 Million.
Songs
- Something Has to Break
- Indescribable
- You Don’t Know
- It Keeps Happening
- Don’t Judge Me
- Flaws
- Repin My God
- You Must Break
- Kill The Dragon
- We Need You
- No Graceland
- You Are
- Praise Him Now
- Miracles
Books
- The Vibes You Feel: What I’ve Learned About Life and Relationships Through The Holy Spirit
- Big, Bold and Beautiful: Owning the Woman God Made You to Be