Finally Karen


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 Grammy Award for Best [Contemporary R&B Gospel Album|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" – 4:52
  3. "Praise Festival" – 3:48
  4. "Unconditional " – 4:37
  5. "Gotta Right..." – 4:15
  6. "Can't Take It" – 4:25
  7. "Jesus Is a Love Song" – 6:38
  8. "Jesus Is a Love Song " – 2:56
  9. "Balm in Gilead" – 6:33
  10. "Holy, Thou Art Holy" – 7:42
  11. "Heaven" – 4:18
  12. "Couldn't Tell It If I Tried" – 7:16
  13. "A Praying Spirit" – 7:05
  14. "The Will of God" – 5:03

    Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
US Top Gospel Albums 24