Kierra Sheard-Kelly SINGS I'M HERE from THE COLOR PURPLE

[@kristiankayy_]

Kiki is more than a gospel artist!!!! She is an actress & she needs to be on broadway!!!!

[@kevinmaxim]

I remember a while ago her going on some Broadway auditions and her talking about how traumatic that was for her at the time. Somehow, I feel like they'll be circling back around to her very soon.

[@reddlady5997]

@@kevinmaxim she would have a LOT of work to do to switch over to broadway. She has to step out of the gospel sound and really focus on how different the music presentation is, when it comes to Broadway musicals. J Hud is the opposite. She wins awards for musicals and musicals adapted to movie format....for her R&B, not so much. Broadway is way more than a great voice.

[@frankiethomas7478]

She’s probably have to lose more weight because of the amount movements and dancing she’d have to do. The sing she has pact down because she la been trained very well by her mother. And she’s sings nearly ALL the time. I’m sure she accustom to vocal rest and preparedness!

[@kevinmaxim]

@@frankiethomas7478 Not necessarily. I’m not sure if you’ve ever seen a call sheet before or been on a casting call. Each character on a call sheet has a very detailed description - image requirements, personality traits, key features of their storyline, and vocal requirements. With someone like Kierra, either they would approach her with a character in mind or she would look at the various character descriptions in the call sheet and audition for a role that she feels capable of playing. There’s no need to try and limit her based on your personal limitations.

[@reddlady5997]

@@frankiethomas7478 who told you that???? You must not be familiar with Broadway. She does NOT have to lose weight. The one who broke out the mold of that, was Jennifer Holiday. You also have sheryl lee ralph, who is considered plus size. There's Dreamgirls Jennifer Holiday. Then you have plus size for Hairspray. The Wiz (new) broke the mold....and then there is Bonnie Milligan. The Color Purple had plus size women too. I need you to catch up.

[@roledi2009me]

She is truly Karen’s daughter! Also, whenever Hercules does their live adaptation of the movie...she would be a great muse.

[@Michtingz]

OH MOST DEFINITELY

[@connieharris6570]

Keke is phenomenal 😊

[@ChaconnaDowns]

I would love to see her as a muse!!

[@zooeea]

Gospel singers are the best singers on earth. It’s about time we see that.

[@bonginkositshabalala1854]

Lol we know that, almost every known great vocalist started as a church singer from Aretha Franklin, Whitney to Jennifer Hudson and Beyoncé.

[@imariapassao]

I think he is referring to people who actually dedicate their music to God and are not recognised because of that exact reason. 😊 although Whitney is the best of all time no doubt.

[@DavidRodriguez-gl5pn]

Eh, debatable

[@CayLily]

Nah debate with your momma. All of the greatest vocalists started off singing in church/gospel lol

[@AlmedaRen]

Lashun Pace, Karen Clark Sheard, Bettye Nelson, Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann, so much talent

[@talldc]

As someone who has listened to the original rendition by LaChanze, the version by Fantasia, and the most recent by Cynthis Erivio…Kierra “Kiki” Clark-Sheard-Kelly did it justice!! Love her rendition of this. Whew.

[@JaiNanette]

You worse than me lol 😆 I’m in love with song. I love J HUD’s version too 🥰

[@reginaldwilliamson1830]

I love the Jennifer Hudson version too. All 4 were done wonderfully

[@sequillarochelle4044]

Hold up FANTASIA WRECKED THIS SONG!!!

[@MoonaGhost_kitty]

I can’t listen to the Cynthia Erivo vs without breaking down. Sooo good. And hearing it accapella 🥺❤️❤️

[@reddlady5997]

@@MoonaGhost_kitty Cynthia is a WHOLE EXPERIENCE. It's amazing how all these women sing this same song, but from a different place.

[@DestineeJPadgett]

And she ATE THIS UP!!! She can sing ANYTHING 😩😩 She’s in her own lane that NOBODY can drive in! 🐐🤯

[@e.wilson9613]

I agree!

[@steven-rb3us]

Accept her mamma ofc

[@lexxgotii]

I love the innocence in her voice, the choices she make ugh i love her

[@tommyl9961]

Her softer voice sounds so young and youthful, almost child like but when that growl comes innnnnnnnnn wooooo

[@lightfootjf]

Who's on here listening to every version of this song available on repeat after watching the new movie.

[@charlie_trin]

When you are part of the dynasty of the clark family you know there are going to bring it every 👏🏾single 👏🏾time!!!

[@exclusovich]

Without a doubt🥰

[@aaronnewman7573]

this was beautiful. the restraint, the control, the poise, the EAR, the choices, the dynamics!! you could tell she was really placed out of her comfort zone here and she absolutely murdered it, i want her to play with some gospel-esque musical theatre rep more often now

[@aaronnewman7573]

i noticed how she kept that 1-7-5-1 going, that's already present in various times in the musical arrangement as well as the "i don't need", but the way she slipped it in there on "thankful for every" and even for the quick key change on "both the easy and" was DISGUSTING

[@AllIAm1]

We gotta give credit to Bryson camper for the vocal arrangement

[@aaronnewman7573]

@@AllIAm1 shoutout to him this was amazing

[@sharkkeeper01]

Im sure she was not out of her comfort zone at all

[@ajayiimmanuel6918]

@@aaronnewman7573 🤨🤔 smh

[@oklolo]

WOW 🤯🤯🤯 Kierra gospelized this and made it her own. 🙌🏾 Perfect arrangement showing her full range and vocal arsenal!! Amazing rendition by the Princess of Gospel!!

[@myraspencer8023]

The Princess Of gospel music!!! Sanggggg Mrs.Kelly. this song makes me cry every time🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺. Kierra is kcs Jr hands down

[@Wholelatta_Ent]

nah she is kierra laneee sheard

[@myraspencer8023]

@@Wholelatta_Ent huh

[@Wholelatta_Ent]

@@myraspencer8023 I was saying like don't compare her to her mother because shes not her mother shes her self

[@myraspencer8023]

@@Wholelatta_Ent ohhh ok

[@ramon26]

I hear more Twinkie than Karen but everybody has there opinion….🤷🏾‍♂️

[@donnie1513]

Fantasia comes from the church so that's why her vocals are fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜💜💜💜

[@allibest888]

Yes yes yes. Fantasia sung with soul She was ok

[@irmathomas2362]

Fantasia own that song, hard to come behind that

[@briafx]

​@@irmathomas2362this will forever be fantasias song!!!

[@2gracen]

Fantasia has made this song her own…

[@HuffFamily-xn4jd]

😂.. The Clark sisters family is the church. This is Karen Clark's daughter. This is a version she was asked to do not a competition.

[@corgeousgeorge]

Incredible voice! I still can't get over Fantasia's version. I always feel like Tasia truly lived that story, but in a modern way so she could relate to the story.

[@allibest888]

Yes I agree with you Th a t song was meant for fantasia. She suffer so much sorry I in in for fantasia

[@allibest888]

Amen Amen Amen 🙏 🙌

[@briafx]

This will forever be fantasias song but keke did a wonderful job

[@madeinhisimage9277]

I love Cynthia’s.

[@ThatGuyKona]

When I tell you KIERRA BODIED THIS SONG!!! Somewhere in the world Mister shook after Kierra's performance!

[@ItsTimDatMan]

Fantasia jumped out at the end FR OU CHILE

[@londonjadon2012]

2:50-2:55 whewwww omg lord the vocal capability she has unmatched like wow

[@lajundabean6208]

This WOG is 🔥🔥‼️‼️ The oil makes the difference ….😀 #kierrakelley #changeitup #beautiful

[@lexxgotii]

2:14 😍it be little stuff like that!!! Sing kierra. So anointed she can’t even help it

[@itswineglass]

It’s crazy how many times I keep rewinding this part 😭😭😭 she’s so insane

[@lexxgotii]

@@itswineglass you are not alone 😫😫😂

[@ayoq9956]

Ladies and gentleman the Princess of Gospel Music... KIERRA SHEARD!

[@MA-bf6le]

It’s the organ for me🤯🤯

[@kiythm16]

Kierra sounds like what maturity is. She sounds beyond skilled and confident but also singing to someone and not for someone. Beautiful. This is tear-jerking. She’s such this powerful woman now. Little Kiki will also be legendary, but Mrs. Kelly is now Clark status. A vessel made to move the world in another generation. She literally loves to sing and praise but to give us a show. Flowers. Flowers. Flowers. 💐

[@faithfulnessdavid2734]

She ate this song!!!!

[@tierrathaxton1137]

Kierra is such a sweet individual and phenomenal vocalist! She has so much control as a Vocal Acrobat! She definitely made this powerful song look easy! Blessing to you, Kierra!

[@thedevinvelez]

This version did something to me. This was breathtaking and almost unreal. Like wow.

[@midnightcas9995]

How dare you make me cry. I’m in the middle of work! Seriously tho: absolutely beautiful cover.

[@angelaweaver3288]

she is definitely in this song All of The Clark sisters in one voice this is so beautiful

[@Darlene-j9q]

Yes Lord, we are here all because of You. Through everything, with all the Growth and changes, We are still standing . To God Be All the Glory

[@missy5585]

This song shows her true vocal abilities. She so gifted… not just because of her mother and aunts…. But she has a God Given Gift and a sound that she owns.. and it’s different from her mother and aunts(Clark sisters)…. I can still here the Clark sisters in her but it’s different if that makes sense… They all are blessings/ gifts of music❤️ “”Love this”❤️

[@talentgroupforchildren2004]

totally agree

[@carolmassey9526]

❤❤❤❤❤sing Kierra😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💕🙏🏽💕🙏🏽

[@thedevinvelez]

As a singer, I have both laughed and cried at this performance. Like wow-so many emotions.

[@simshill295]

This young lady is a total package deal of talent. So smooth…elegant.

[@reggiewright3689]

2:30-3:12 is my favorite parts!!!!

[@motreble]

Yesssss Kierra Sheard-Kelly y’all put some respect on her beautiful voice 🙌🏾

[@presshus3681]

Kierra sung that it was moving and heartfelt

[@SadeWithTheReceipts]

Seeing & hearing this for the first time on 1/14/2024. Took my grandma to see the new movie The Color Purple 1 week after it hit theaters. I still love Fantasia’s version, it just did something to my soul DarlingZ🥰🙌🏽🙏🏽👏🏽 I’m going to search for the original version by LaChanze now, I don’t recall hearing that one, however I could have & just didn’t know who it was. I saw a snippet of Cynthia Erivio singing it, but not the full thing. If she sings it anything like how she sang “Stand Up”, babyyyy let me grab my tissues. 🎶 Oh I got eeeeyes in the back of my head, just in case I have to run 🎶

[@Theeconvo]

Yeeeessssssss

[@BlessMariano-d4h]

Kierra Sheard ❤ From° BRASIL 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🌴 Te amamos o Brasil te ama muito pelo seu talento pela presença do Espírito Santo que é notável em sua vida .... Deus realmente te usa fortemente .

[@ashleybryant7194]

What!!!! She Did This!!!! Do Not Play With Her Kiki Wowww 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sarahyork5540]

Chills are going through body. She made this her own!

[@AirrNavarra]

Anybody else yellin "SING KI-KI!!!!!!!" ????? WOW!

[@chocolateangel8743]

i really like this rendition. i know kiki has said she isn't a Soprano -- but she really sounds like one.

[@humbled92_Mister]

Hey. Where did she say she isn't a soprano?

[@chocolateangel8743]

@@humbled92_Mister in an interview - might have been with TERRELL -- pretty sure it was over zoom. i also recall her saying it when she did THE CLARK SISTERS movie. i think it's because she compares herself to her mom and higher sopranos.

[@humbled92_Mister]

@@chocolateangel8743 ahhh gotcha. Yeah if she is comparing herself to a first soprano, I can understand how she feels lol. I definitely think when Kierra was younger, she was more comfortable singing "alto" but as she has gotten older and her voice has matured, she has been more courageous to tap into her upper chest register, which is strong!!!

[@chocolateangel8743]

@@humbled92_Mister yeah

[@makindefortune4732]

Is she a mezzo? Her range is similar to that of a soprano

[@ComfortUmoh]

Kierra's voice makes me cry.

[@kwilcox1126]

This song is for every Celie. Imagine being unloved and mistreated by everyone but your sister and your children. And that love was stripped from her. The woman was alive with nothing to live for. She had to find how to love herself, which is hard to do when you don't know what it feels like. Realizing that you don't need nobody to love you, but yourself and the people who you know love you just because. I literally get emotional every time I hear this song. I have been a Celie in some cases in my life and I had to realize that if nobody else love me, I know God and my son do. That gives me courage and willingness to love myself

[@marshalnelcarey8848]

Stay encouraged, GOD WILL NEVER LET GO OF YOUR HAND. IT WAS OBVIOUS YOU WERE WRITUNG FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE! NEVER NEVER GIVE UP. THERE IS PURPOSE IN OUR PAIN!!! ❤ BLESSINGS TO YOU

[@tatianayoung7114]

Amén! A voice that can raise the dead!

[@dawnkassia1070]

I need to hear her sing this live man

[@pebblesstone1316]

There are No words to describe her gifted voice! Bravo KiKi ❤️❤️ ❤️💯

[@mattcarandang2813]

This needs more views. Too good.

[@solodondolo5890]

Omg I need a live version man 🥺🥰🥰🥰

[@dking2335]

I think this was the best version of im here!

[@frankiejamesphotography]

I loved it! - Approach, ability, delivery and artist authenticity are all there! ✊🏽 I think that some of those who may be against it are forgetting that this is a studio recording and that doesn’t capture what would happen live or even what she looked like while recording it. If she ever does it live, I think most would change their opinions lol This is a wonderful example of genre mixing, in my opinion!

[@ronniearnold9165]

Why in the world don't the views are not as wide?!? Please share this video so that the video is seen!!!!

[@jeffreynijssen27]

I love that she said “I told y’all I am gospel” ❤️😂

[@shirlenet8529]

One of the most gifted yet underrated talents in the industry worldwide! God Bless and protect your gift!🌷

[@JuliusDavis77]

These reharms 😭😭 Kierra killing these articulations 😭😭 the story telling 😭😭 the dress 😭😭 y’all ATEEE

[@ladygem09]

KIERRRAAAAAAAAAA !!! Sinnnggguuuuhhhhh!!!! 😩😮‍💨🙌🏾👏🏾

[@hatinallday74]

Her voice makes my whole body quiver. I absolutely love this woman and her spirit

[@DaebakisAwesome]

This channel is so underrated. It referred me to artists I may not have otherwise known. Thank you Michael!!!

[@charitylouise9032]

Wowwwwwwwww her stage presence, voice presentation, breathe technique and posture was everything! Cynthia arivo would be honored.😍😍😍💚💚💚💚💚🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🙏🏽✨✨✨✨✨✨😭😭😭😭

[@jddII]

One of my favorite songs. She did an awesome job!! 2:45 and on I'm like yep that's Karen baby lol!! Ole sanging tail!!

[@antoniovalentine9589]

😓😥😖😭😢 I'M not crying u are.... wowwww 🔥🔥🔥💯💯 Michael AGAIN & AGAIN& AGAIN u never cease 2 amaze us. 💜🖤💜🖤

[@mike_loweryjr]

Sing!! Never realized I needed this version until today! 🔥🙌🏾

[@tierrabills3150]

Lissen, I fall out right at 2.49, with that Karen-Kiki growl!!

[@aldreelroy2134]

No.. please no. This is too beautiful, Kierra! My favorite Color Purple song was sang by my favorite gospel singer.. Sang gurrll!

[@aldreelroy2134]

And some pretty chords there just nailed it!

[@EssenceGant]

WOW! Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@florentpolet3671]

clicked on the like button before even listening to it

[@mykailahhi]

Now Kiki came with vocals, florals and flame! This was incredible!!

[@susanhutchinson633]

YES! Kiki sang this song so BEAUTIFULLY! LOVE it and her so much. I also love this dress-how classy and elegant.

[@25mmick]

Oh my God...this is me!!! Ugh..I wanna cry. ❤️

[@VentiMacchiato]

😩 this song holds me in a chokehold every time a soulful cover comes out

[@humbled92_Mister]

3:29-3:49 Love what she did there

[@KamilaShakur]

I keep coming back to this video. I keep challenging myself to get through it without crying (I keep failing 😂) Stellar job, everyone. Amazing job Kiki. Love from Detroit❤

[@khamablunt]

This right here ladies and gentleman’s, is THEEEE KIERRA SHEARD-KELLY in her prime and in her bag! She has matured and we are witnessing GREATNESS from her! Let’s cherish these moments NOWWWW!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯💯

[@montgomerykgatlhane6638]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤just woooooooooooooooooooooowwwwww thats all i can say at this moment

[@CharaMcGill]

My God! Yassssss!!!!!

[@wakeemjones1313]

Whew! This is GOLDEN 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@Monica-sz8eq]

Kiki you are truly amazing ❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹💪

[@musicallover8401]

Groundbreaking, earthshattering, angelic vocals from the amazing Kierra Sheard!

[@simoneabundance11]

Absolutely Amazing Job KeKe Sheard - Kelly! I love all the version the message was made loud and clear! Excellent job 🙌🏻👏🏻🔥

[@JanaeBreon]

I love it. She did amazing I’ve listened to this multiple times already 🔥🔥

[@TheDivayenta]

Incredible. I felt this. She really built this beautifully!

[@jragonsong]

KIERRA SHEARD???!!!! Ugh she is so iconic I love her so much

[@faithfulnessdavid2734]

This video deserves a million views!!

[@teresabrown8528]

Beautiful Kierra! Sang Girl! Grandma Teresa

[@mgreen3943]

That was a beautiful, powerful rendition! And maybe the first time I heard all the words clearly. Excellent job, Mrs. Sheard-Kelly!!

[@LRH1]

Blessings unto you Ms. Kierra... I so love how your voice is continually evolving & becoming richer. My heart & soul feels every note. I look forward to your vocal journey & where else you venture.

[@naenee6232]

LOOOOOOOOOVED this version! On the edge of my chair waiting to see what twist was gonna be on the next note! FABULOUS Job🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Official2Ishmael]

Kierra did this song JUSTICE! After listening to all the previous versions of this song, this version is the best!

[@victorblackett7806]

I was pleasantly surprised and mesmerized

[@quind.5669]

Idk why do you know who her mother is😂

[@stephenspainhour-roth6675]

Stunning

[@candancefoster4904]

Beautiful Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tonileak6259]

She gets me emotional EVERY TIME !!!

[@VeahF]

And she did was sanggggg that!!

[@jsquared8423]

Brilliant choices made! Love listening to your rendition! ❤️

[@lvsudiah]

Perfection! Delivery spot on

[@trish4905]

She bodied this song..wow.her grace.her voice..wow..just wow...talented..natural...babeeeeee🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾and beauty💗

[@gaylenotgale]

POP OFF MISS KIERRAAA

[@dmp7252]

Okay ya'll - I'm here for the madness, ya'll. I'm here for it! Yes, yes, yes. I'm so glad to see gospel artist tackling vocally challenging songs and blowing them out of the water. Now, Kierra, if you're listening - let's get a recording of this LIVE - WITH an live organist (preferably Cory, please) - and take us to church, COGIC style. When you live, that way we can let you act up real good. You know how we do! Trust, you will have praise breaks erupting on the highway.

[@myckalaross8973]

SING KIERRA!!!! 😍🥰❤

[@spearmanerica676]

She is truly a blessing with her Anointed voice Amazing u look stunning 💙🥰