Grammy-Nominated Artist Kierra Sheard To Release New CD "Bold Right Life" on October 28
-- Contemporary gospel artist Kierra Sheard will release her new CD, BOLD RIGHT LIFE, nationally on EMI Gospel on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. A third-generation musical powerhouse, on BOLD RIGHT LIFE Sheard delivers the good-to-the-bone-gospel soul music epitomized by her kin, the famed Clark Sisters.
The 22-year old Detroit native – a Grammy-nominated artist and winner of both Stellar and Dove Awards, as well as a 1 Billboard ranking artist in the gospel music category – is thrilled about the new project. Sheard's evolution as an artist and a young Christian woman is apparent on the new 11-track disc, which is infused with a grown-up style, a fresh, unique sound, and spiritual perspective that listeners of any age can relate to.
"This is THE album for me," she said. "I have never been so excited about a project. This album is finally everything I wanted it to be. I think I've come into my womanhood on this album and I have truly grown spiritually and naturally."
The feel-good CD boasts a collaboration with super hot producer Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell who has produced hits for a variety of popular contemporary artists including Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Brandy, Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary and others. In addition, Sheard partnered with gospel producers Gerald Haddon, PAJAM and Asaph Ward, as well as her brother J Drew Sheard, Jr., who co-wrote and produced one of the album's hottest tracks, "Won't Hold Back."
One of the strongest offerings is the sweeping and classical lead single "Praise Him Now." The simple yet pure praise and worship ballad is a reflection of Kierra's growth. Produced by PAJAM, Kierra says "it was just right … J. knew I was growing spiritually, so he gave me this song."
"My Boyfriend," is a funky pop-flavored song that talks about a relationship with Christ in a real and relatable way. Straight from her personal experiences, Kierra drew inspiration from situations that almost all young women have to deal with – boyfriend drama. Though boyfriend-girlfriend relationship problems are a right-of-passage into young adulthood, Sheard flips the script to offer a song that tells us above all else, it's our relationship with Jesus that really matters.
"I was talking with my cousin and one of my friends, both of whom were going through some things with their boyfriends," explained Kierra. "I was sharing with them that they didn't have to keep putting themselves in the same situation, and by doing so, allowing them to get hurt. We have to give ourselves to God … we can't love another person if we don't love ourselves. Just because you are single, doesn't mean you're alone – it's the time to get to know God better. Jesus is my boyfriend because He knows me inside and out."
A wholesome beauty, Sheard's evolution into womanhood also includes achieving a major weight loss the natural, old fashioned way -- through regular exercise and healthy eating. Her year-long journey to shed 86 pounds inspired the new project. BOLD RIGHT LIFE is filled with uplifting, dance-worthy beats that provide an equally appealing soundtrack for exercise, leisure or praise, encouraging listeners to get moving! She hopes to set a positive example for others and demonstrate that 'saved' living is fun, rewarding and powerful.
"My new CD 'Bold Right Life' is full of love and power and energy and fun," said Sheard. "All the things an ordinary person needs to go out and do something extraordinary! I hope my music sets a fire in people to live and breathe life to the fullest and enjoy every moment. Life may be hard sometimes but at the end of the day, life is good."
Kierra Sheard will tour nationally to promote the project. Go to her MySpace page for tour updates at
www.MySpace.com/KierraKiKiSheard. BOLD RIGHT LIFE is available in stores everywhere and online.