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Finally Karen

FieldValue
nameFinally Karen
typelive
artistKaren Clark Sheard
coverFinallyKaren.jpgborder=yes
releasedNovember 4, 1997
venueBailey Cathedral, Detroit, Michigan
length74:04
labelIsland Black Music
next_title2nd Chance
next_year2002
  • Gospel
  • contemporary gospel
  • R&B
  • Donald Lawrence
  • Cedric Thompson
  • J. Moss
  • Paul D. Allen
  • Stanley Brown
  • Kowan Paul
  • Milton Thornton Finally Karen is the debut solo album of gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard of the Clark Sisters, released on November 4, 1997. The live portion of the album was recorded at Bailey Cathedral in Detroit, Michigan, on November 15, 1996. The album was Grammy-nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album in 1998. The song "The Will of God" launched the gospel career of her daughter Kierra "Kiki" Sheard, who won her first Stellar award from the strength of her vocal performance. Finally Karen also won the Lady of Soul award for Best Gospel Album the same year.

Track listing

  1. "Just for Me" – 4:39
  2. "Nothing Without You" (featuring Faith Evans) – 4:52
  3. "Praise Festival" – 3:48
  4. "Unconditional (Mad Love)" – 4:37
  5. "Gotta Right..." – 4:15
  6. "Can't Take It" – 4:25
  7. "Jesus Is a Love Song" (featuring The Clark Sisters) – 6:38
  8. "Jesus Is a Love Song (Reprise)" – 2:56
  9. "Balm in Gilead" – 6:33
  10. "Holy, Thou Art Holy" – 7:42
  11. "Heaven" (featuring Donald Lawrence) – 4:18
  12. "Couldn't Tell It If I Tried" – 7:16
  13. "A Praying Spirit" – 7:05
  14. "The Will of God" (featuring Kierra Sheard) – 5:03

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1997–1998)Peak
position

Year-end charts

Chart (1998)PositionUS Top Gospel Albums (Billboard)US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
7
97
Chart (1999)PositionUS Top Gospel Albums (Billboard)
24

References

References

  1. {{AllMusic
  2. "Award Nominations at The Envelope". Los Angeles Times.
  3. (December 26, 1998). "1998 The Year in Music".
  4. (December 26, 1998). "1998 The Year in Music".
  5. (December 25, 1999). "1999 The Year in Music".
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