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Karen Clark Sheard dazzles BMI with musical tribute
Karew (pronounced: Kuh-rue) Records and four-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist
Karen Clark Sheard gave one of the evening's most memorable performances in a tribute to
music legend Mariah Carey at the BMI Urban Music Awards at the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles.
Carey was the 2012 recipient of BMI's Icon Music Award. A personal favorite, Carey requested
Clark Sheard to be a part of the tribute, which also included performances by Fantasia, Joe,
Eric Benet and a special DJ medley mix by longtime super producer Jermaine Dupri. Clark
Sheard performed Carey's gospel-influenced "Anytime You Need a Friend", written and
co-produced by Carey, which was featured on the Music Box album (1993). "It was an honor
to be a part of Mariah's tribute," says Clark Sheard.
"From the beginning, I've always loved her and her music. She is an inspiration and blessing
to the world. She is an incredible artist and friend. She has always been a constant supporter
and cheerleader for my music and ministry."
Clark Sheard's outstanding performance resonated throughout the theatre, which primarily
consisted of hip-hop and R&B producers, songwriters and executives causing a shift in the
atmosphere for the audience who responded with a standing ovation. Carey cried tears of
joy as Clark Sheard performed one of her favorite and classic hit songs. During the
celebration, Carey personally thanked her for making her tribute special, and said, "Your
voice must be heard by the world."
Carey's manager and American Idol alumnus Randy Jackson marveled at Clark Sheard's
remarkable and unique talent and could not stop raving about her performance to Carey and
others throughout the evening. Dupri tweeted, "Karen Clark Sheard is incredible! She gave
us all sangin' lessons." Praise for her performance was expressed throughout the theatre by
artists, producers, songwriters and industry executives. Clark Sheard's children, Kierra
Sheard and JDrew Sheard II, her biggest supporters, were also on hand and echoed the
enthusiasm for their mother's awesome and brilliant rendition.
This fall, Clark Sheard will continue her extensive concert dates, as well as select
appearances with the legendary Clark Sisters. Clark Sheard is preparing for a new
recording and her inaugural First Lady conference in 2013.
Karew Records was founded in 2009 by multiple award-winning gospel legend Karen Clark
Sheard and her husband, Bishop J. Drew Sheard. Karew Records, distributed by EMI Gospel,
is a faith-based label focusing on various forms of gospel, Christian and inspirational
music for all nations and generations. Based in Detroit, MI, Karew Records was initially
established as a label home for the family's various recording projects. The label roster
includes Karen Clark Sheard, Kierra Sheard, The Clark Sisters and the production works of
producer, JDrew Sheard II (JDS). In 2012, Karew Records signed renowned worship leader
and recording artist Jonathan Nelson. This signing marks the label's first acquisition
outside of the family. For more information visit www.karewrecords.com.
(Inland Valley News)
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| Thursday 13 September 2012
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