Yolanda Adams

Yolanda Adams (born Yolanda Yvette Adams on August 27, 1961) is an American Grammy and Dove-award winning Gospel music singer and radio show host. The oldest of six siblings, Adams was raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Sterling High School in Houston in 1979. After graduating from University of California Berkeley, she began a career as a schoolteacher and part-time model in Houston, Texas. Eventually she gave up teaching to perform full-time as a lead singer.

Influenced by: Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, CeCe Winans

Active:

1990-present

Scene:

Houston/Texas gospel

• YolaSun, Sep 27
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• Robert GlasperTue, Aug 25
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• paris jacksonSun, Sep 27
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• Abby Holiday & Charli AdamsFri, Aug 7
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• Emmylou HarrisThu, Oct 1
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• Elizabeth CookThu, Oct 1
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• Adam GrantWed, Oct 14
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• Kacey MusgravesSat, Sep 5
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