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.
My Everything
Yolanda Adams Lyrics
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immer wieder ah ah
und jedes mal
sagen sie es ist sehr hart
aber es wird nie die nacht kommen, in der du weinst
weil du es nie an dich rankommen lassen wirst
du arbeitest wirklich hart
und du weit genau, was du willst und brauchst
du kannst deine ziele erreichen
geh tief in dich und sage
Ich bin sicher ich kann
ich bin sicher ich will
Ich bin sicher ich wei meine trume sind wahr
ich bin sicher ich kann
ich bin sicher ich tanze
ich bin sicher unsere welt ist gesund und das ist an was ich glaube
deine Zweifel sind nur ein Teil in deiner seele ah ah
aber du weit das deine moves es ihnen zeigen werden
du fngst an Bilder in deinem Kopf zu kreieren
Und nun glaube dran, das sie irgendwann wahr werden
es wird wieder gut, lass all deine ksse und den Stress zurck
lass dich gehen, lass die musik flieen in dir
geh raus aus dem Schmerz und fang an zu glauben
Ich bin sicher ich kann
ich bin sicher ich will
Ich bin sicher ich wei meine Trume sind wahr
ich bin sicher ich kann
ich bin sicher ich tanze
ich bin sicher unsere Welt ist gesund und das ist an was ich glaube
wow wow wow, jeah
tanz part...
Hr nicht auf das was leute sagen
nimm jetzt meine Hand und folge mir
mit all meinen Hoffnungen und Trumen
Ich bin mir sicher
es ist nicht was es scheint, es ist nicht fr mich
Ich werde nicht aufgeben ich werde es aufrecht erhalten
sehe in den Himmel
ich nehme alles, was ich brauche
Ich werde immer daran glauben
Ich bin sicher ich kann
ich bin sicher ich will
Ich bin sicher ich wei meine Trume sind wahr
ich bin sicher ich kann
ich bin sicher ich tanze
ich bin sicher unsere Welt ist gesund und das ist an was ich glaube
The song "My Everything" by Yolanda Adams is an inspiring anthem that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and their dreams. The lyrics talk about doubters who say that you won't succeed, but you shouldn't let their negativity bring you down. You have to work hard and believe in yourself and your abilities. The song encourages you to trust in your talents and work towards your goals, even when it gets tough.
The chorus repeats the affirmations "I am sure I can, I am sure I will, I am sure I know my dreams are true, I am sure I can, I am sure I dance, I am sure our world is healthy and that's what I believe." These words are powerful and they remind us that we are capable of achieving greatness if we have faith in ourselves. The song also mentions the importance of letting go of stress and negativity, and allowing music to flow through you to inspire you to keep going.
Overall, "My Everything" is a song that encourages us to hold on to hope and optimism even in the face of adversity. It reminds us that with hard work and self-belief, we can achieve anything that we set our minds to.
Line by Line Meaning
sie sagen, du wirst es nicht schaffen
People say you won't be successful.
immer wieder ah ah
Repeatedly, over and over again.
und jedes mal
And every time.
sagen sie es ist sehr hart
They say it's very difficult.
aber es wird nie die nacht kommen, in der du weinst
But there will never be a night where you cry.
weil du es nie an dich rankommen lassen wirst
Because you will never let it get to you.
du arbeitest wirklich hart
You work really hard.
und du weit genau, was du willst und brauchst
You know exactly what you want and need.
Also glaub daran und du kannst niemals aufgeben
So believe in yourself and you can never give up.
du kannst deine ziele erreichen
You can achieve your goals.
geh tief in dich und sage
Go deep inside yourself and say
Ich bin sicher ich kann
I am sure I can
ich bin sicher ich will
I am sure I want to
Ich bin sicher ich wei meine trume sind wahr
I am sure I know my dreams are true
ich bin sicher ich kann
I am sure I can
ich bin sicher ich tanze
I am sure I dance
ich bin sicher unsere welt ist gesund und das ist an was ich glaube
I am sure our world is healthy and that's what I believe.
deine Zweifel sind nur ein Teil in deiner seele ah ah
Your doubt is just a part of your soul.
aber du weit das deine moves es ihnen zeigen werden
But you know that your moves will show them.
du fngst an Bilder in deinem Kopf zu kreieren
You start to create images in your head.
Und nun glaube dran, das sie irgendwann wahr werden
And now believe that they will eventually come true.
es wird wieder gut, lass all deine ksse und den Stress zurck
It will be good again, leave all your worries and stress behind.
lass dich gehen, lass die musik flieen in dir
Let go, let the music flow in you.
geh raus aus dem Schmerz und fang an zu glauben
Get out of the pain and start believing.
wow wow wow, jeah
Wow wow wow, yeah.
tanz part...
Dance part...
Hr nicht auf das was leute sagen
Don't listen to what people say.
nimm jetzt meine Hand und folge mir
Take my hand and follow me now.
mit all meinen Hoffnungen und Trumen
With all of my hopes and dreams.
Ich bin mir sicher
I am sure
es ist nicht was es scheint, es ist nicht fr mich
It's not what it seems, it's not for me.
Ich werde nicht aufgeben ich werde es aufrecht erhalten
I will not give up, I will keep it up.
sehe in den Himmel
Look up at the sky.
ich nehme alles, was ich brauche
I take everything I need.
Ich werde immer daran glauben
I will always believe that.
Writer(s): Yolanda Yvette Adams, Ben Lee Tankard Copyright: Bridge Building Music
Contributed by Christopher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.