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Tribute to Yolanda Adams

© Carol Allen

Maryland-based gospel singer Yolanda Adams began her recording career in 1987. Yolanda Adams has a fine strong voice which recalls both gospel pioneers such as Shirley Caesar or Mahalia Jackson and the jazzier side of Aretha Franklin. Previously she had worked as a fashion model, before joining the Southeast Inspirational Choir as a soloist. She toured and recorded widely with the choir from the age of 13 onwards. During this time her talent was recognised by Thomas Whitfield, who offered her the opportunity to record a solo album.

Just As I Am duly followed in 1987, attracting widespread critical praise, strong sales and a Grammy award. Subsequent recognition included three Stellar awards for her 1993 album, Save The World , the second of her albums for Tribute Records. Spending 61 weeks in the Billboard gospel chart, it included a contemporary Christian standard in 'The Battle Is The Lord's'. 1995's More Than A Melody featured another strong single in 'Gotta Have Love', as well as a song written specially for her by BeBe Winans , 'What About The Children?'.

Yolanda Adams inspires conviction and praise, but, most of all, she is anointed. Adams moves crowds at wherever she ministers to their feet. There usually isn't a body still seated in the house, nor a spirit that isn't moved.

Her seven albums have remained on the charts for months at a time. She is indeed a music minister and not your average gospel singer/entertainer.

Yolanda Adams often touches on what one seems to be going through right now. That is the anointing from God. Gospel music has begun to categorize, but Yolanda does not fit into any existing category. Simply put, she is one of gospel music's Anointed Stylists. Her range, talent and versatility are simply astounding.

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YOLANDA ADAMS, THROUGH THE STORM, 1991

Tracks

You Know That I Know • My Everything • Through The Storm • I'm Free • Even Me • Forever With Me • The Only Way • Just A Prayer Away • A Message For You • Let Thy Will Be Done

YOLANDA ADAMS, SAVE THE WORLD, 1993

Tracks

This Joy • The Battle Is The Lord's • Real Love • Ye Of Little Faith • Let Us Worship Him • Save The World • Right Now • I'll Always Remember • Give It To Him • Before I Tell Them

YOLANDA ADAMS AND THE SOUTHEAST INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR, AT HER VERY BEST, 1993

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