Karen Clark Sheard returns to radio with “Send It Down.”
Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and multiple Stellar and GMA Dove Award recipient Karen Clark Sheard, a member of the award-winning legendary group The Clark Sisters, has done it again, delivering a powerful new single titled “Send It Down.” Known for her unmatched vocal prowess and heartfelt passion for gospel music, Karen’s latest release is a rallying cry for God’s presence to fill the earth. With its uplifting energy and spiritually charged lyrics, “Send It Down” is a song destined to resonate with believers everywhere.
Drawing inspiration from the biblical Day of Pentecost, the lyrics of “Send It Down” vividly capture a heartfelt plea for God’s power and fire to descend upon His people. Lines like, “Let Your glory fill this temple now, like the day of Pentecost, revive us now” evoke images of divine revival, renewal, and transformation. The repetition of the central refrain reinforces the urgency and longing for a move of God, making the song a modern anthem for spiritual awakening.
The track goes beyond just being a call for revival; it is also a reminder of the believer’s authority in Christ through the Holy Spirit. Karen’s powerful delivery of lyrics such as, “With the Holy Ghost, you will receive power and authority,” inspires listeners to walk boldly in their faith. This dynamic declaration is accompanied by rhythmic beats and soulful melodies, creating a worship experience that is both electrifying and deeply personal.
“Send It Down” also features Karen’s signature ability to combine technical vocal mastery with emotional depth, taking listeners on a spiritual journey. The song’s climactic moments, punctuated by Karen’s soaring runs and ad-libs, are sure to leave audiences not only inspired but also craving the tangible presence of God.
As part of The Clark Sisters, Karen is no stranger to creating music that transcends generations. The group, widely regarded as gospel royalty, has a legacy of delivering timeless music that uplifts, inspires, and transforms. Karen continues that tradition in her solo career, with “Send It Down” standing as a testament to her enduring relevance and ability to connect deeply with her audience.
The message of the song is brought to life with lyrics that encourage believers to trust God, cast down anything that hinders His move, and anticipate the miraculous. With lines like, “Anything that’s in Your way, not like You, got to be moved,” the song challenges listeners to align their lives with God’s purpose, inviting His power to flow freely.
Karen’s vibrant energy in “Send It Down” is a reminder of the joy and passion that can accompany true worship. Whether in personal devotions or corporate praise settings, this song is bound to inspire a deeper hunger for God’s presence.
As Karen Clark Sheard continues to solidify her legacy in gospel music, “Send It Down” stands as both a powerful prayer and a declaration for revival. Available now on all major streaming platforms, this track invites listeners to seek God’s glory and prepare their hearts for the outpouring He is ready to send.
Don’t miss this soul-stirring anthem from one of gospel music’s most iconic voices!
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ABOUT Karen Clark-Sheard
Karen Clark-Sheard is a beloved gospel singer and songwriter from Detroit who rose to fame as the youngest member of the Clark Sisters, one of the most popular gospel groups of the ’80s and ’90s. Beginning with 1997’s Grammy-nominated Finally Karen, Clark-Sheard launched a solo career of her own, consistently crossing over onto the pop charts with releases like 2nd Chance (2002), It’s Not Over (2006), and Destined to Win (2015); the latter became her biggest chart success to date. She is also the mother of gospel powerhouse Kierra “Kiki” Sheard, which whom she frequently collaborates and who portrayed her in the 2020 film The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. Following a Clark Sisters reunion album, The Return, and subsequent tour, Clark-Sheard released her seventh solo album, Still Karen, in 2024.
Born and raised in Detroit, Karen was the youngest of six siblings born to Elbert Clark, a reverend, and Mattie Moss Clark, a respected choir director. She began singing with her sisters Denise, Dorinda, Twinkie, and Jacky at the age of seven and she stayed with them through the Clark Sisters’ most successful years until she started a solo career in 1997. She was inspired to strike out on her own by producer/songwriter Stanley Brown. He had heard her sing “Don’t Give Up” with the Island Inspirational All-Stars (with Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, and Hezekiah Walker) and suggested she work as a solo artist. With the blessing of her sisters, Clark-Sheard decided to make a solo record for Island Inspirational Records and the result was Finally Karen, released in the fall of 1997. The album was produced by Donald Lawrence, James Moss, and Stanley Brown, and featured large portions that had been recorded live in Detroit with the Tri-City Singers. A success on both the gospel and R&B charts, Finally Karen was nominated for a Grammy and featured the first recorded appearance of Clark-Sheard’s daughter, Kierra, who was just nine years old.
After a minor surgery unexpectedly resulted in a near-death experience, she was inspired to write her next album, 2nd Chance. Unlike her debut, 2nd Chance was recorded entirely in the studio and also marked her debut for Elektra. Subsequent live releases, The Heavens Are Telling and It’s Not Over continued to fare well commercially and keep Clark-Sheard in the charts. 2010’s studio album All in One was the first release on her own Karew Records and was something of a comeback, charting at number three on the gospel chart and cracking Billboard’s Top 100 pop chart. She also won a Grammy Award for the song “Wait on the Lord” with Donnie McClurkin. Five years later, in the summer of 2015, Clark-Sheard released the live album Destined to Win, which became her most successful album to date, topping even her debut. In 2010, a television biopic about the Clark Sisters (in which Karen was portrayed by her daughter Kierra) coincided with the release of The Return, a reunion album. The Clark Sisters then mounted a reunion tour in 2023 and continued to perform occasionally. The success of the reunion inspired Clark-Sheard to revisit the style of her first two solo records on 2024’s Still Karen. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
