Yolanda Adams (born
Yolanda Yvette Adams on ) is a
Grammy and
Dove-award winning
American Gospel music singer and
radio show host.
Biography
Early years
The oldest of six siblings, Adams was raised 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, Texas.
Eventually she gave up teaching to perform full-time as a lead singer.
Musical career
Beginning
