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Who is Yolanda Adams? | Yolanda Adams Biography and Wiki

 Yolanda Yvette Adams is an American gospel singer, actress, record producer, and former radio host of her own nationally syndicated morning gospel show. She was born on August 27, 1961, in Houston, Texas. She is the eldest in a family of six children.

Yolanda was discovered by producer/keyboardist Ben Tankard, and signed to his independent music label, Tribute Records and launched Through The Storm. Over the course of her career, Yolanda has sold nearly 10 million albums globally according to SoundScan.

Adams is referred to as the “Queen of Contemporary Gospel Music” as well as the “First Lady of Modern Gospel”. Variety dubbed Adams as the “Reigning Queen of Urban Gospel”. On December 11, 2009, Billboard named Adams the No. 1 Gospel Artist of the last decade In the same chart, her album Mountain High…Valley Low was recognized as the best gospel album.

Yolanda Adams Age and Birthday

Yolanda Adams is 41 years as of 2019. She was born on August 27, 1961, in Houston, Texas, USA. Adams celebrates her birthday on August 27th every year.

Yolanda Adams Height and Weight

Gospel singer Yolanda Adams is a very beautiful woman. She stands at an average height of 6’1” /184 cm and weighs 140 lbs / 63 kg. She wears shoe size 11 US / 45 EU. Her other body measurements are not available at the moment.

Yolanda Adams Education

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 was inducted into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. as an honorary member on July 8, 2018

Yolanda Adams Family

Yolanda was born to parents Carolyn Jean Adams and Major Adams. The eldest of six siblings. Information about her siblings is not available at the moment. Moreover, she has not also disclosed any information on her childhood and family background.

Yolanda Adams Husband | Married

With regard to her personal love life,  Yolanda has been married twice with both of her marriages ending in a divorce. First, she was married to Troy Mason in 1987. But their marriage relationship could not weather the storms of life and the two ended their marriage in 1990 reason being, irreconcilable difference after alleged spousal abuse.

Yolanda did not give up on love even after her first marriage failed. She is a true believer in second chances, she married her second husband, a former NFL player Tim Crawford in 1997. It wasn’t too long after their wedding and the love birds called it quits! The couple got divorced in August 2004 after seven years of their forever anticipated relationship.

The couple’s union had been blessed with one daughter namely Taylor Adams Crawford who was born in 2001. Currently, Yolanda Adams is living a single life and there are no rumors of her dating or being in a relationship with anyone. It seems like she is waiting upon God to bring her the Mr right after all she is too pretty to be single.  We are keeping tabs on her love life and we will update you once any news of her dating surfaces

Yolanda Adams Daughter | Taylor Adams Crawford

Adams and former NFL player Tim Crawford had one daughter, Taylor Adams Crawford, born in 2001. Taylor who is now around 19 years has also followed after her mother’s footsteps. in the entertainment industry, Yolanda Adams’s daughter, Taylor made her mother beyond proud in a play where she portrayed the classic character, Dorothy.

Yolanda commented on her daughter’s performance saying, “I am so very proud of my Daughter. The play was a rousing success and I held back tears every time she sang until the finale where I “bawled out of control.”

Yolanda Adams Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Yolanda Adams

  • Full Name:  Yolanda Yvette Adams
  • Age/ How Old?: 41 years as of 2019
  • Date of Birth: August 27, 1961
  • Place of Birth: in Houston, Texas, USA
  • Education‎: Graduate
  • Birthday: 27th August
  • Nationality: American
  • Father’s Name: Major Adams
  • Mother’s Name: Carolyn Jean Adams
  • Siblings: Six
  • Married?: Unmarried
  • Children/ Kids: One, Taylor Adams Crawford
  • Height/ How tall?: 6 feet 1 inch 
  • Weight: 184 cm and weighs 140 lbs / 63 k
  • Profession: gospel singer, actress, record producer
  • Net worth: Updating

Yolanda Adams Gospel Singer

Yolanda first landed in the entertainment industry working as a part-time model and school teacher in Houston. She then transitioned to working as a full-time lead singer. Through her powerful and gifted voice, Yolanda quickly caught the attention of great producers who wanted to work with her.  Amongst the people that noticed this woman’s gift, is Thomas Whitfield, who signed her to Sound of Gospel Records as a lead singer with Houston’s Southeast Inspirational Choir.

In 1982, the choir launched the single, For My Liberty with her as the featured vocalist. She also appeared in a music video Give Us Peace in 1986. In the following years, she inked a recording deal with Sound of Gospel that helped her release her first album Just As I Am in 1987.

Over the years, she has dominated the world of contemporary gospel music and has also managed to earn the hearts of lots of fans across the world. Today, her name has become a household name. Yolanda Adams has also released several music videos like The Battle Is The Lord’s, More Than a Melody, Gotta Have Love, Songs From The Heart and many more, some of which are mentioned at the bottom of this post.

Yolanda Adams’s Christmas album released in 2000 and a live album (The Experience) in 2001. She has also lent her voice in the 2003 film entitled I Believe. Moreover, she got her first book Points of Power published in 2010.

Yolanda Adams Radio Show

Yolanda has a radio show called, The Yolanda Adams Morning Show. It aired in over 26 radio markets for about two years. Her radio show featured Marcus D. Wiley as Bishop Secular. The show aired for a decade before ending in 2016. Yolanda Adams show relaunched in September 2019 from Texas Southern University’s KTSU-FM 90.9.

Yolanda Adams Net Worth

Being a gospel singer, actress, radio host and record producer, there is no doubt Yolanda earns a decent amount of money which has contributed greatly to the growth of her wealth. According to our reliable sources, her estimated net worth is estimated to be $6 million at present. However, her salary properties, houses, and cars are yet to be disclosed.

Yolanda Adams Songs

  • The Battle Is the Lord’s
  • Open My Heart
  • I’m Gonna Be Ready
  • Fragile Heart
  • Be Blessed
  • Still I Rise
  • In the Midst of It All
  • I Gotta Believe
  • This Too Shall Pass
  • Someone Watching Over You
  • Is Your All on the Altar?
  • Be Still
  • I Believe I Can Fly
  • Even Me
  • Never Give Up
  • Darling Girl
  • Already Alright
  • Only If God Says Yes
  • Since the Last Time I Saw You
  • Let Us Worship Him
  • Just a Prayer Away
  • A Song of Faith
  • Victory
  • I Believe
  • Continual Praise
  • What About the Children
  • That Name
  • His Presence Is Here
  • Step Aside
  • It’s Gon Be Nice
  • He’ll Arrive
  • Alwaysness

Yolanda Adams Albums

  • Just as I Am
  • Through the Storm
  • Save the World
  • More Than a Melody
  • Yolanda… Live in Washington
  • Songs from the Heart
  • Mountain High… Valley Low
  • Christmas With Yolanda Adams
  • The Experience
  • Believe
  • Day By Day
  • What a Wonderful Time
  • Becoming

Yolanda Adams Awards and Achievements

All through her career,  Adams has won five Grammy Awards, sixteen Stellar Gospel Music Awards, four of the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards, one American Music Award, seven NAACP Image Awards, one Soul Train Music Award, and five BET Awards.

Who is Yolanda Adams?

Yolanda Yvette Adams is an American gospel singer, actress, record producer, and former radio host of her own nationally syndicated morning gospel show. She was born on August 27, 1961, in Houston, Texas. She is the eldest in a family of six children.

How old is Yolanda Adams?

Yolanda Adams is 41 years as of 2019. She was born on August 27, 1961, in Houston, Texas, USA. Adams celebrates her birthday on August 27th every year.

How tall is Yolanda Adams?

Gospel singer Yolanda Adams is a very beautiful woman. She stands at an average height of 6’1” /184 cm and weighs 140 lbs / 63 kg

Is Yolanda Adams married?

Yolanda has been married twice with both of her marriages ending in a divorce. First, she was married to Troy Mason in 1987.  she married her second husband, a former NFL player Tim Crawford in 1997. It wasn’t too long after their wedding and the love birds called it quits! The couple got divorced in August 2004 after seven years of being together.

Currently, Yolanda Adams is living a single life and there are no rumors of her dating or being in a relationship with anyone. It seems like she is waiting upon God to bring her the Mr right after all she is too pretty to be single.  We are keeping tabs on her love life and we will update you once any news of her dating surfaces

How much is Yolanda Adams worth?

She has an approximate net worth of $6 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Does Yolanda Adams have a child?

Adams and former NFL player Tim Crawford had one daughter, Taylor Adams Crawford, born in 2001. Taylor who is now around 19 years has also followed after her mother’s footsteps. in the entertainment industry, Yolanda Adams’s daughter, Taylor made her mother beyond proud in a play where she portrayed the classic character, Dorothy.

Where does Yolanda Adams live?

Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

How can I contact Yolanda Adams?

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Where is Yolanda Now?

She is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry.

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