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Yolanda Adams

Yolanda Yvette Adams (born August 27, 1961) is an American gospel singer, record producer, actress, and radio host of her own nationally syndicated morning gospel show. She has sold nearly 10 million albums worldwide according to SoundScan. Adams is known as the "Queen of Contemporary Gospel Music" and the "First Lady of Modern Gospel". Variety dubbed Adams as the "Reigning Queen of Urban Gospel". On December 11, 2009, Billboard named her the No. 1 Gospel Artist of the last decade In the same chart, her album Mountain High...Valley Low was acknowledged as the best gospel album.

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1961-08-27

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Houston, Texas, U.S.

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Yolanda Adams talks World Games 2022, “Kingdom Business”, and more!

The Amazing Yolanda Adams joins us to talk about performing at the World Games 2022 in July, the hit series “Kingdom Business” on BET+, and more! To learn more about the world games, click here.

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Wawa Welcome America Day 8: Enjoy Gospel Music With Yolanda Adams

Day 8 marks nearly the halfway point of the Wawa Welcome America Festival. There are two free events that are sure to brighten your day on Sunday, June 26, 2022. End your day with the moving and uplifting performance of Gospel on Independence from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Independence National Historic Park.

PHILADELPHIA, PA13 DAYS AGO

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‘Kingdom Business’ star Serayah talks redemption, gospel music and icon Yolanda Adams

Serayah is best known for her role as Tiana in “Empire”, now she stars in the gospel music drama series “Kingdom Business.” “The story is really redemption,” the actress explained. “You see throughout these characters and the storylines that all the characters need redemption in the church and out of the church.” She plays Rebel […]

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Parents Magazine

Yolanda Adams Says Parents Should Give Kids the Freedom To Develop Their Own Spiritual Path

Gospel artist, songwriter, and actress Yolanda Adams has been using her voice to inspire audiences through contemporary music for more than two decades. Now, she can add her first starring role in a television show to her incredible accolades. Adams is committed to the part of Denita Jordan, the reigning...

CELEBRITIES2022-05-27

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Yolanda Adams Says ‘Kingdom Business’ Series is Meant to Showcase Our Flaws and Not to Change Mindsets

Kingdom Business has hit the BET Plus platform and it’s a series you’ll want to add to your binge list. The series takes viewers behind the scenes of the gospel music industry to show it’s an industry as complex and riddled with conflict, money, and fame as faith.

TV & VIDEOS2022-05-26

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Yolanda Adams Praises Kanye's 'Donda' for Billboard Awards Domination

Gospel music royalty Yolanda Adams has nothing but love for Kanye West after he recently cleaned up at the 2022 Billboard Awards with 6 Gospel trophies. We linked up with Yolanda outside SiriusXM Monday in NYC, and picked her brain about Ye taking home the artist, album and song trophies in both the Top Christian and Top Gospel categories.

NEW YORK CITY, NY2022-05-23

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Governor Cooper appoints Yolanda Adams to task force

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed local resident Yolanda Adams to the Task Force to Develop a Representative and Inclusive Vision for Education. In the announcement from the Governor's Office: Yolanda Adams of Boone as an educator, principal, superintendent, or other school or school district administration staff. Adams is a Family Resource Coordinator for Watauga County Schools and Co-Founder of Q’Pasa Appalachia. She was awarded the 2020 Baker/Jones Woman of the Year Award presented by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce.

POLITICS2022-05-18

Watauga Democrat

Yolanda Adams: Walls to Windows

"Approved." "Denied." These are the words Yolanda Adams heard as she waited to be approved for residency in the United States. When she was 8 years old, Yolanda first emigrated from Bogota, Colombia, to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She and her mother came to live with her older brothers Mario and Manuel Ruiz. At the time, Yolanda was not a permanent resident. She stayed only for the duration of her tourist visa. When she returned to the United States, she was 17 years old; her mother petitioned for her residency.

BOONE, NC2022-04-01

Yolanda Adams, Sherrilyn Ifill, Tamika Mallory and More Honored at Black Enterprise Women of Power Legacy Awards

BLACK ENTERPRISE returned to Las Vegas on Thursday, March 24 to present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of Black women at the 16th annual Legacy Awards. The special event honored the trailblazing women who’ve defied the odds and changed the. world. Following a two-year hiatus, the...

NEW YORK CITY, NY2022-03-25

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New Edition, Yolanda Adams, Snoop Dogg, Ms. Lauryn Hill And Others Celebrated At The Black Music And Entertainment Walk Of Fame

The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) came out in full swing for its second biannual group of Black entertainers and trailblazers in Atlanta on February 17. Inductees Donald Lawrence (Gospel Male), Yolanda Adams (Gospel Female), Bebe and Cece Winans (Gospel Group), Snoop Dogg (Hip Hop Male), Ms. Lauryn Hill (Hip Hop Female), New Edition (Mainstream Male Group), Mary J. Blige (Mainstream Female) and Tyler Perry (Mainstream Mogul) now have engraved Crown Jewels of Excellence along the sidewalk on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in front of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

ATLANTA, GA2022-03-01

Billboard

Nelly, Yolanda Adams, Alabama to Perform at 2022 World Games: Exclusive

Nelly, Alabama, Yolanda Adams, Jamey Johnson and Sheila E are among that acts slated to perform during the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2022 World Games, taking place in Birmingham, Ala., July 7-17. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins will serve as master of ceremonies for the...

BIRMINGHAM, AL2022-03-01

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Yolanda Adams, Alabama, Nelly, The Blind Boys of Alabama and MORE to perform at The World Games 2022

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The World Games 2022 Opening and Closing Ceremonies will include some huge names in music. The two nights of performances will celebrate the rich musical and cultural history of The Games’ 2022 host city Birmingham. Set for July 7th and 17th at Birmingham’s Protective Stadium,...

BIRMINGHAM, AL2022-03-01

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Grammy award-winning artist Yolanda Adams excited for Sunday’s Cleveland-area concert

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Gospel music artist Yolanda Adams, a four-time Grammy winner, is coming to Warrensville Heights on Sunday, Dec. 19 for a holiday concert featuring national recording artists and saxophonist Andre Cavor. The Holiday Gospel Concert is at the Cleveland Marriott East. Adams’ music and faith resonate...

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH2021-12-17

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