The oldest of six siblings, Adams was raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Sterling High School in Houston in 1979. After graduating from University of California Berkeley, 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;
Beginnings;
Adams attracted the attention of Thomas Whitfield and Sound of Gospel Records as a lead singer in the Southeast Inspirational Choir. She signed a recording contract with Sound of Gospel which yielded her first album Just As I Am in 1987.[4] In 1990, she signed to Ben Tankard's independent label Tribute Records and released Through The Storm.
Two years later, Adams followed with Save the World, which included her first signature song "The Battle Is The Lord's". Her next release was 1995's More Than A Melody, which featured production work from Ben Tankard, O'Landa Draper, and BeBe Winans. The single "Gotta Have Love," from that album featuring Tony Terry on background vocals, gained mainstream notoriety and was her first single and music video. Yolanda... Live In Washington, released the following year, featured versions of material from her first two albums. The footage from this recording was released as a collection of two videos on VHS initially, and later as a single set on DVD.
Songs from the Heart was her final release for Verity Records and included "Only Believe" which was popular songs on contemporary radio. The album also included "Still I Rise," a dedication to Rosa Parks which was inspired by the Maya Angelou poem of the same name.
"Fragile Heart", was dedicated to the memory of Yolanda's long time road manager who died in 1998. Adams' first significant attention outside the urban contemporary gospel arena came with the release of Mountain High... Valley Low in 1999 on Elektra Records. Several mainstream artists and producers helped in the production of this album including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men), James "Big Jim" Wright (Mariah Carey, Nicole C. Mullen), Warryn Campbell (Mary Mary, Brandy), and Keith Thomas (BeBe & CeCe Winans). The album went Platinum in 2000 and won her a Grammy Award. Notable singles from the album include Yeah", "Fragile Heart", and "Open My Heart".
In 2000, Adams released a Christmas album, and in 2001 she released a live album (The Experience). The Experience netted Adams a second Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album. Believe, which included the hit "Never Give Up" was released in 2001. She would later go on to perform this song at "The Salute to Gospel Music" at the White House during President George W. Bush's administration. Believe was certified Gold in 2002. The Divas Of Gospel, with Albertina Walker (queen of gospel), was also released in 2001.
Yolanda recorded a song for the 2003 film, Honey titled "I Believe" that played during the last scene in the final dance.
Adams was also a judge for the 2nd annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists' careers.
Back after break;
After nearly four years without releasing an album, Adams returned in 2005 with Day By Day. Although charting higher than Mountain High...Valley Low on the Billboard 100, and Billboard R&B Albums Chart, It didn't get a RIAA certification. The album featured the singles "Be Blessed," "Someone Watching Over You," "This Too Shall Pass", and "Victory" which was prominently featured in the movie The Gospel. After ending her long association with Atlantic Records, They released a greatest hits collection entitled The Best of Me in May 2007. Adams signed with Columbia Records in 2007. Columbia released What a Wonderful Time, her second holiday collection in October 2007. "Hold On" was released as the lead single.
2008-Present;
In 2007 after releasing her holiday album with Columbia, She stated in different interviews that she was currently in the planning stages for a new album. Her official website states that it will be a duets project including possible collaborations with Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Natalie Cole, Trin-i-Tee 5:7, and Mary Mary. In a interview with Commercial Appeal. Adams stated that Chaka Khan, and Shirley Caesar might be on the new project also. In March 2009, she was interview by a FOX station in Houston, where she stated that her women's clothing line and new album is still in progress. The new album is currently untitled, and will be out in the last quarter of the year. She stated that the new album will be full of dance tracks. Adams' may do a secular album in the future.
Adams' song "Hold On" is included in a compilation in support of Barack Obama's campaign entitled 'Yes We Can: Voices of a Grass Roots Movement'.
Adams performed the National Anthem at the 2009 BCS National Championship game between the #1 University of Florida and #2 University of Oklahoma in Dolphin Stadium (Miami, Florida).
Personal life;
In 1997, Yolanda Adams married former NFL player Tim Crawford. The couple divorced in August 2004. They had one daughter, Taylor Ayanna, in 2001. Yolanda served as a spokesperson for the FILA Corporation's Operation Rebound, a program that addressed the concern of inner city schoolchildren. On October 15, 2008, Yolanda Adams' mother Carolyn Jean Adams died.
Let Us Worship Him
Yolanda Adams Lyrics
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Let us worship Christ our Saviour
Let us worship Him
Let us worship Him
Let us worship Christ, the Lord
[repeat]
All the earth should praise Him
Let us enter into, His gates with thanksgiving
Come before His courts with praise
Lets us praise and adore Him
Lets us exalt Him for His goodness
For His love and kindness
And for His tender mercy
I will, I will, I will,
I will worship Christ the Lord
I will worship Christ
I will worship Christ the Lord
I will worship you
I adore your name
Lord you're worthy
I worship Christ, the Lord
The lyrics to Yolanda Adams's song Let Us Worship Him speak to the importance of worshipping Jesus Christ. The song begins by urging listeners to worship Christ our Savior. The repetition of this line creates a sense of urgency and highlights the central theme of the song: the need to praise and worship Jesus. The next line repeats the call to worship Him, emphasizing the central role that Christ plays in our lives. The final line of this section of the song, "Let us worship Christ, the Lord," once again underscores the importance of worshiping Jesus.
The next section of the song provides reasons why we should worship Him. First, the lyrics state that all the earth should praise Him. This implies that worship is a universal need that extends beyond individual believers. The following lines urge us to bow down before Him and enter His gates with thanksgiving. The use of language like courts and gates conjures up images of ancient temples and reinforces the idea that worship is a solemn, almost sacred act. The final section of the song is an affirmation of the singer's personal commitment to worshipping Christ. The repetition of the phrase "I will worship Christ the Lord" makes it clear that the singer is not simply advocating for others to worship, but also expressing their own desire to do so. The phrase "I adore your name" is particularly poignant, suggesting an intense emotional connection to the act of worship.
Line by Line Meaning
Let us worship Christ our Saviour
We should take the time to worship Jesus, who is our savior and the reason why we have a chance to be saved.
Let us worship Him
Let us worship Jesus and give him praise for all he has done for us.
Let us worship Christ, the Lord
Jesus is not only our savior, but he is also our Lord who deserves all our love and devotion.
All the earth should praise Him
Everyone in the world should praise Jesus and recognize his greatness.
Let us bow down before Him
We should humble ourselves before Jesus and show him respect.
Let us enter into, His gates with thanksgiving
We should approach the presence of Jesus with gratitude and appreciation.
Come before His courts with praise
We should come to Jesus with joyful hearts and give him praise.
Lets us praise and adore Him
We should give Jesus all our praise and show him how much we adore him.
Lets us exalt Him for His goodness
We should lift Jesus up and recognize all the good things he has done for us.
For His love and kindness
Jesus demonstrates his love and kindness towards us every day, and we should celebrate that.
And for His tender mercy
Jesus is merciful towards us, and we should acknowledge that and be grateful.
I will, I will, I will,
We should make a personal commitment to worship and praise Jesus.
I will worship Christ the Lord
I will worship Jesus, who is my Lord and savior.
I will worship Christ
I will worship Jesus, who deserves all my praise and devotion.
I will worship Christ the Lord
I will worship Jesus, who is the Lord and ruler of my life.
I will worship you
I will worship Jesus and give him all the honor and glory.
I adore your name
I love and adore the name of Jesus.
Lord you're worthy
Jesus, you are deserving of all my worship and praise.
I worship Christ, the Lord
I will worship Jesus, who is my savior, my Lord, and my King.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ARMIRRIS PALMORE
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