Performer, Writer, and Designer
For gospel songwriter, legend, and inspirational vocalist Yolanda Adams, her stirring Elektra debut Mountain High Valley Low album was an opportunity to bring her inspirational vision and her wide range of influences to an audience hungry for spiritual fruit. Since her 1988 debut, the acclaimed and uplifting Just as I Am album, she has been wowing gospel audiences worldwide.
In 1999, four studio albums and one live album later (the Grammy-nominated Yolanda Live in Washington), Yolanda extended her magnificent reach without watering down the message. “I’m not one of those singers who want to expand my audience at the expense of the people who already know my music,” she says determinedly.
“And I’ve grown vocally and spiritually since my first album, through each phase of my career. So, choosing Elektra was just another step toward growth. Gospel music had stepped up and gathered a myriad of influences–jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. I need to be in a place where everyone can hear my message. I understand my purpose. I understand what I was put here for. I take that on every day of my life.”
Apart from being the Queen of Gospel and a gospel songwriter, Yolanda also takes pride in working as a designer and seller of quality women’s fashion products, such as handbags and jewelry. Feel free to visit her other websites to see her latest collections:
