Artist

Yolanda Adams

Wins

4

Nominations

16

Category

Gospel & Contemporary Christian Music R&B

Biography

"It's not just about getting a song on the radio or appearing on television. It really is about helping people change their lives one day at a time."

  • Born Aug. 27, 1961, Houston, Texas
  • Though Yolanda Adams had secured herself as a household name in the gospel world prior to its release, it was her album Mountain High … Valley Low that brought her into mainstream prominence. The disc included the singles "Yeah," which was co-written by Mary Mary, as well as "Open My Heart." The latter became a crossover hit for Adams and a mainstay on R&B radio. Mountain High … Valley Low quickly became the singer's best-selling album and earned platinum status.
  • Adams received her first GRAMMY nomination for 1994 for Best Cotemporary Soul Gospel Album for Save The World. She won her first career GRAMMY for 1999 in the same category for Mountain High … Valley Low.
  • She made her GRAMMY stage debut at the 48th GRAMMY Awards in 2006 for a tribute to New Orleans along with artists such as Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Bonnie Raiit, and Elvis Costello, among others. She also helped pay tribute to Aretha Franklin at the 53rd GRAMMY Awards in 2011.
  • The performer hosted her own radio show, The Yolanda Adams Morning Show, which aired on Radio One Urban Gospel stations.
  • Adams performed at the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute gala, which honored Lionel Richie. The annual Person of the Year gala raises funds for MusiCares, which provides services and resources that cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies for music people.
  • Adams has worked alongside St. Jude to help fight childhood cancer. She has also performed charity concerts to support such causes as Aspiring 2B A Better Me, a counseling/mentoring program by the L.M. Foundation that helps families of domestic violence survivors to help rebuild their lives.

All Grammy Awards and Nominations for Yolanda Adams

  • Best Gospel Album

    Sunny Days

    Yolanda Adams

  • Best Gospel Performance/Song

    Church Doors

    Yolanda Adams, Donald Lawrence, Sir The Baptist

  • Best Gospel Performance/Song

    Talkin' 'Bout Jesus

    Yolanda Adams, Gloria Gaynor, Christopher Stevens, Bryan Fowler

  • Best Gospel Performance/Song

    How Awesome Is Our God [Live]

    Yolanda Adams, Israel Houghton, Israel & New Breed, Neville Diedericks, Meleasa Houghton

  • Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance Winner

    Victory

    Yolanda Adams

  • R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

    Everyday (Family Reunion)

    Yolanda Adams, Chaka Khan, Gerald Levert, Carl Thomas

  • Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance

    Be Blessed

    Yolanda Adams

  • Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

    Day By Day

    Yolanda Adams

  • Best Gospel Song Winner

    Be Blessed

    Yolanda Adams, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, James "Big Jim" Wright

  • Contemporary R&B Gospel Album Winner

    The Experience

    Benjamin J. Arrindell, Yolanda Adams, Derek Lewis, Biff Dawes

  • Contemporary R&B Gospel Album Winner

    Mountain High...Valley Low

    Yolanda Adams

  • Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

    Songs From The Heart (Album)

    Yolanda Adams

  • Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

    Live In Washington (Album)

    Yolanda Adams

  • Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

    Shakin' The House...Live In L.A. (Album)

    Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker

  • Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

    More Than A Melody (Album)

    Yolanda Adams

  • Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

    Save The World (Album)

    Yolanda Adams

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