Yolanda Adams

Quick Facts

Full Name	Yolanda Adams
Occupation	Gospel Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 27, 1961(1961-08-27)
Age	63
Birthplace	Houston
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Leo

Yolanda Adams Biography

Yolanda Adams is one of the most popular and richest Gospel Singer who was born on August 27, 1961 in Houston, Texas, United States. Gospel singer, producer, host, and actress, who was named #1 Gospel Artist in Billboard Magazine’s 2009 Issue.

The movie Honey, starring Her song “Believe” was featured in the movie Honey, starring Jessica Alba., featured her song “Believe”.

The eldest of six siblings, Adams was born in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Sterling High School in Houston in 1979. After graduating from Texas Southern University, she began a career as a schoolteacher and part-time model in Houston. Eventually, she gave up teaching to perform full-time as a lead singer.

Adams first attracted the attention of Thomas Whitfield and Sound of Gospel Records as a lead singer with Houston’s Southeast Inspirational Choir affiliated with the Church of God in Christ, under the direction of Carl Preacher, Brenda Waters, and Shirley Joiner. The choir released the single “For My Liberty” in 1982 with her as the featured vocalist. In 1986, Adams was featured on the Edwin Hawkins Music and Arts Seminar Choir released Give Us Peace, with a performance entitled “My Trust Lies in You”. Later, she signed a recording contract with Sound of Gospel which yielded her first album Just As I Am in 1987. In 1990, she was discovered by producer/keyboardist Ben Tankard, and signed to his independent label Tribute Records and released Through The Storm. Tankard’s goal with Tribute Records during this time was to develop an audience for a smoother gospel/jazz sound. He featured Adams’ vocals on his album and concept video single “You Bring Out The Best in Me” on his 1994 release Play Me in Your Key. The collaboration received positive response from gospel, jazz and “quiet storm” formats.

In 2004, she separated from Tim Crawford. Together, she and Crawford had a daughter called Taylor. She was previously married to Troy Mason.

Yolanda Adams Net Worth

Yolanda Adams is one of the richest Gospel Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Yolanda Adams 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was originally a teacher but left to become a singer.

She was the host of her radio talk show, The Yolanda Adam Morning Show.

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”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Yolanda Adams height 6 ft 1 in Yolanda weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Yolanda Adams Dating?

According to our records, Yolanda Adams married to Timothy Crawford Jr. , Troy Mason. As of December 1, 2023, Yolanda Adams’s is not dating anyone.

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Adams recorded a song for the 2003 film Honey entitled “I Believe”, which played during the last scene in the final dance.

Facts & Trivia

Yolanda Ranked on the list of most popular Gospel Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Yolanda Adams celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.

Adams signed with Columbia Records in 2007. Columbia released What a Wonderful Time, her second holiday collection, in October 2007. “Hold On” was released as the lead single.

Top Facts about Yolanda Adams

1. Yolanda Adams is a Grammy-winning gospel singer.
2. She has released 13 studio albums.
3. Adams has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
4. She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
5. Adams has won four BET Awards and five Stellar Awards.
6. She hosted her own radio show, “The Yolanda Adams Morning Show.”
7. Adams performed at President Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony in 2009.
8. Her hit song “Open My Heart” spent 76 weeks on the Billboard charts.
9. Adams is also an actress and author.
10. She founded the non-profit organization, The Yolanda Adams Foundation, to support education and health initiatives for underserved communities.

What happened to Yolanda Adams?

Yolanda Adams announced the cancellation of “The Yolanda Adams Morning Show” today on social media. The show was based here in Houston and syndicated by Reach Media/Radio One, with co-hosts Anthony Valery and Marcus D. Wiley.

How much is gospel singer Yolanda Adams worth?

Net Worth: $5 Million
Date of Birth:| Aug 27, 1961 (60 years old)
Gender:| Female
Height:| 6 ft (1.854 m)
Profession:| Singer, Record producer, Actor, Radio personality, Singer- songwriter

What does Yolanda Adams daughter do?

Taylor Ayanna Crawford

Where did Yolanda Adams go to college?

Texas Southern University

Does Yolanda Adams have a daughter?

Taylor Ayanna Crawford