Yolanda Adams

A powerhouse gospel singer who has played a significant role in expanding the genre's popularity, Yolanda Adams has retained a contemporary edge since debuting in the late-'80s. Her magnificent voice notwithstanding, the Texas native has parlayed her fashion savvy and strong R&B and soul influences into a vibrant gospel style that has regularly crossed over onto the pop charts. Her 1999 breakout, Mountain High Valley Low, was a platinum-selling success that helped introduce her to the masses and she went on to release a subsequent string of popular albums while launching a par...