Finally Karen
Finally Karen is the debut album of gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard, released on November 4, 1997. The live portion of the album was recorded at Bailey Cathedral in Detroit, Michigan.[2] The album was Grammy-nominated for Best Soul 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 on the strength of her vocal performance. Finally Karen also won the Lady Of Soul award for Best Gospel Album the same year.[3]
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| Released | November 4, 1997 | |||
| Venue | Bailey Cathedral, Detroit, MI | |||
| Genre | Gospel Contemporary Gospel R&B | |||
| Length | 74:04 | |||
| Label | Island Black Music | |||
| Producer | Donald Lawrence, Cedric Thompson, J. Moss, Paul D. Allen, Stanley Brown, Kowan Paul, Milton Thornton | |||
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Track listing
- "Just For Me" - 4:39
- "Nothing Without You (featuring Faith Evans)" - 4:52
- "Praise Festival" - 3:48
- "Unconditional (Mad Love)" - 4:37
- "Gotta Right..." - 4:15
- "Can't Take It" - 4:25
- "Jesus Is A Love Song (featuring The Clark Sisters)" - 6:38
- "Jesus Is A Love Song (reprise)" - 2:56
- "Balm In Gilead" - 6:33
- "Holy, Thou Art Holy" - 7:42
- "Heaven (featuring Donald Lawrence)" - 4:18
- "Couldn't Tell It If I Tried" - 7:16
- "A Praying Spirit" - 7:05
- "The Will Of God (featuring Kierra Sheard)" - 5:03
Chart history
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 28 |
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References
- Allmusic review
- Finally Karen Album Review at AllMusic
- "Award Nominations at The Envelope". Los Angeles Times.
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