Kierra "KiKi" Sheard

A gospel artist who sings for the Lord but with an up-to-date, R&B-influenced sound and attitude, Kierra Sheard (billed early in her career as Kierra "Kiki" Sheard) was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 20, 1987. Kierra's mother is Karen Clark-Sheard, a gospel vocalist best known for her work with the Clark Sisters; her father is Bishop J. Drew Sheard, a well-known author, speaker, and worship leader; and her grandmother was the respected and influential choral director Mattie Moss Clark. Growing up in a musical family, Kierra began singing early in life, and she made her reco...