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Yolanda Adams discography
Yolanda Adams performing at the White House, February 2007
Studio albums11
Live albums2
Compilation albums6

American gospel singer Yolanda Adams has released 11 studio albums, 2 live albums and 6 compilation albums. Adams has been named as the "First Lady of Modern Gospel" by the media.[1] With sales of nearly 10 million records worldwide,[2] she was Billboard's Top Gospel Artist of the 2000s and has sold 4.5 million albums in the US since 1991.[3] Five of her albums have reached number one on the US Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.[4] The Gospel Music Association inducted her into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.[5] Mountain High... Valley Low remains her best-selling album in the US, being certified Platinum by RIAA, while her albums Believe and Verity Presents: The Best of Yolanda Adams both reached gold status respectively.[6]

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
US
[7] 		US Gospel
[8] 		US Christ.
[9] 		US
R&B
/HH
[10] 		US Heat.
[11]
Just as I Am — 8 — — —
Through the Storm
  • Second studio album
  • Released: December 26, 1991
  • Label: Tribute
 — 8 — — —
Save the World
  • Third studio album
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: Tribute
 — 6 — — —
More Than a Melody
  • Fourth studio album
  • Released: October 1995
  • Label: Tribute
 — 4 4 — —
Songs from the Heart
  • Fifth studio album
  • Released: September 15, 1998
  • Label: Verity
 — 3 9 — 15
Mountain High...Valley Low
  • Sixth studio album
  • Released: September 21, 1999
  • Label: Elektra
 24 1 1 5 1
Christmas With Yolanda Adams
  • Seventh studio album
  • Released: October 24, 2000
  • Label: Elektra
 86 1 2 31 —
Believe
  • Eighth studio album
  • Released: December 4, 2001
  • Label: Elektra
 42 1 2 7 —
Day By Day
  • Ninth studio album
  • Released: May 3, 2005
  • Label: Atlantic
 23 1 — 4 —
What a Wonderful Time
  • Tenth studio album
  • Released: October 9, 2007
  • Label: Columbia
 179 2 — 28 —
Becoming
  • Eleventh studio album
  • Released: May 3, 2011
  • Label: N-House Music Group
 99 3 — 22 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Live albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
US
[7] 		US Gospel
[8] 		US Christ.
[9] 		US
R&B
/HH
[10] 		US Heat.
[11]
Shakin' the House: Live in L.A.
(with Hezekiah Walker and Fred Hammond) 		— 10 17 — —
Yolanda... Live in Washington
  • Released: June 1, 1996
  • Label: Verity
 — 5 25 — —
The Experience
  • Released: March 20, 2001
  • Label: Elektra
 63 2 1 24 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
US
[7] 		US Gospel
[8] 		US Christ.
[9] 		US
R&B
/HH
[10]
At Her Very Best
(with The Southeast Inspirational Choir)
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: Paula (#812)[20]
 — — — —
The Best of Yolanda Adams
  • Released: October 26, 1999
  • Label: Verity
 — — 23 —
Yolanda Adams and Albertina Walker "The Divas of Gospel" — — — —
The Praise and Worship Songs of Yolanda Adams
  • Released: May 6, 2003
  • Label: Verity
 — 6 26 65
The Essential Yolanda Adams
  • Released: October 24, 2006
  • Label: Verity / Legacy
 — 39 — —
The Best of Me
  • Released: May 8, 2007
  • Label: Atlantic
 60 1 — 9
Playlist: The Very Best of Yolanda Adams
  • Released: September 2, 2008
  • Label: Legacy
 — 15 — —
Setlist: The Very Best of Yolanda Adams Live
  • Released: July 12, 2011
  • Label: Legacy / Verity (#88697925572)[21]
 — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Notable singles

As a lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[22] 		US
Gospel
[23] 		US R&B
/HH
[24] 		US Adult R&B
[25]
"Gotta Have Love" 1995 — — 97 — More Than a Melody
"The Battle Is the Lord's" (Live) 1996 — —[A] 75 20 Yolanda... Live in Washington
"Only Believe" 1998 — — — — Songs from the Heart
"Is Your All on the Altar" — — — —
"Still I Rise" — —[B] — —
"Open My Heart" 1999 57 —[C] 10 1 Mountain High...Valley Low
"Yeah" — — —[D] 29
"Fragile Heart" 2000 — — —[E] 38
"The Things We Do" — — — —
"I Believe I Can Fly" (featuring Gerald Levert) 2001 — — — 25 The Experience
"Never Give Up" — — 79 15 Believe
"I'm Gonna Be Ready" — —[F] 74 10
"I Gotta Believe" — — — —
"The Prayer"
(with Donnie McClurkin) 		2003 — — — 35 Donnie McClurkin... Again
"Someone Watching Over You" 2005 — 31 57 19 Day by Day
"Victory" — 3 —[G] —
"This Too Shall Pass" — 15 — 27
"Be Blessed" — 1 — 40
"Step Aside" 2007 — 10 — — Daddy's Little Girls (OST)
"Hold On" — 15 —[H] 26 What a Wonderful Time
"Be Still" 2011 — 4 93 35 Becoming
"In Him There is No Sorrow"
(with Donald Lawrence & Co. and Twinkie Clark) 		2023 — —[I] — — TBA
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[22] 		US
Gospel
[23] 		US R&B
/HH
[24] 		US Adult R&B
[25] 		US AC
[30]
"I Believe I Can Fly"
(Kenny G featuring Yolanda Adams) 		2005 — — — — 28 At Last...The Duets Album
"Where Love Begins"
(Patti LaBelle featuring Yolanda Adams) 		2006 — — 68 17 — The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle
"Best for Last"
(Donald Lawrence featuring Yolanda Adams & the Tri-City Singers) 		2013 — —[J] — — — 20 Year Celebration, Vol. 1: Best for Last
"How Awesome Is Our God"
(Israel & New Breed featuring Yolanda Adams) 		2015 — 9 — — — Covered: Alive in Asia
"Bless Somebody Else (Dorothy’s Song)"
(Kurt Carr featuring The Kurt Carr Singers & Friends) 		2019 — —[K] — — — Bless Somebody Else
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[22] 		US
Gospel
[23] 		US R&B
/HH
[24] 		US Adult R&B
[25]
"Talkin' 'Bout Jesus"
(Gloria Gaynor featuring Yolanda Adams) 		2019 — —[L] — — Testimony
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Videography

DVD/video releases

  • Yolanda Adams Live in Concert - An Unforgettable Evening (DVD, 2002 reissue)
  • Yolanda Live: The Unforgettable Evening: Volume One (VHS)
  • Yolanda Adams Live in Washington D.C.: Volume Two (VHS)
  • Shakin' The House... Live In L.A. (VHS) (1998) ("Even Me," "You Know that I Know," "I'll Always Remember," and "The Lord is With Us in This Place")
  • Come Together - A Night for John Lennon's Words and Music (2001) ("Imagine")
  • The Concert for World Children's Day (2002) ("I Believe I Can Fly")
  • A Clay Aiken Christmas (2004) ("Oh Holy Night," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" (w/Clay Aiken and Barry Manilow) and "Because It's Christmas" (w/Aiken and Manilow))
  • Hopeville (2008) - (w/Donnie McClurkin and Kirk Franklin) (DVD)

Music videos

  • "Gotta Have Love" (Tribute, 1996)
  • "Yeah" (Elektra, 1999)
  • "Open My Heart" (Elektra, 1999)
  • "I Believe I Can Fly" (Elektra, 2000)
  • "Never Give Up" (Elektra, 2001)
  • "Victory" (Atlantic, 2005)
  • "This Too Shall Pass" (Atlantic, 2005)
  • "Be Still" (N-House Music Group, 2012)

Filmography

  • The Gospel (2005)
  • Sweating in the Spirit (2005)
  • "The Parkers" (2004)
  • "A Clay Aiken Christmas" (TV) (2004)
  • "Soul Food" (2004)

Collaborations and guest appearances

Year Track Artist(s) Album Label Notes
1995 "This Too Shall Pass" Crystal Lewis & Yolanda Adams Sisters: The Story Goes On (Various artists) Warner Alliance
1997 "Wholly Holy" Everette Harp featuring Yolanda Adams What's Going On Blue Note
1998 "O Little Town of Bethlehem" Yolanda Adams The Real Meaning Of Christmas: Volume 2 Verity
"Shepherd's Cradle Song"
2000 "Shining Star" Yolanda Adams Music From & Inspired By Jesus: The Epic Mini-Series Sparrow/Capitol Cover of an Earth Wind & Fire song.
2002 "If We Could Remember" Yolanda Adams The Sum of All Fears (Soundtrack) Elektra
"Higher Ground" Karen Clark Sheard featuring Yolanda Adams, Kim Burrell, Dorinda Clark Cole, Mary Mary, and Missy Elliott 2nd Chance Also featured as a bonus track on Missy Elliott's Miss E... So Addictive
"Brand New Day" Karen Clark Sheard featuring Yolanda Adams 2nd Chance
2003 "The Prayer" Donnie McClurkin featuring Yolanda Adams Again Verity Records Cover of Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli song
2004 "I Believe" Yolanda Adams Honey: Music from & Inspired by the Motion Picture Elektra Produced by Rodney Jerkins
"I Believe I Can Fly" Kenny G. featuring Yolanda Adams At Last... The Duets Album Arista
2005 "Afterwhile" Kirk Franklin featuring Yolanda Adams Hero Fo Yo Soul/Verity
2006 "Everyday (Family Reunion)" Yolanda Adams, Chaka Khan, Gerald Levert, Carl Thomas Madea's Family Reunion (soundtrack) Motown Nominated for a Grammy Award
"The Me Dance" Yolanda Adams Jack's Big Music Show (Season One) (soundtrack) Nick Records
"Where Love Begins" Patti LaBelle featuring Yolanda Adams The Gospel According To Patti LaBelle Umbrella Records
"I Wish" Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, & Fantasia Happy Feet: Music from the Motion Picture (Soundtrack) Atlantic Records Cover of a Stevie Wonder song
2007 "Order My Steps(Dear Lord)" Bone Thugs-n-Harmony featuring Yolanda Adams Strength & Loyalty Interscope Records Cover of a GMWA Women of Worship song
2008 "You Make Me Feel Brand New" Johnny Mathis featuring Yolanda Adams A Night to Remember Columbia Records
2009 "You" Yolanda Adams Madea Goes To Jail (soundtrack) Atlantic Records

Other releases

  • Yolanda Adams Smooth Jazz Tribute
    • Artist: Various Artists
    • Release Date: March 13, 2007
    • Label: CC Ent/Copycats
  • Yolanda Adams at Her Very Best With the Southeast Inspirational Choir
    • Artist: Yolanda Adams & The Southeast Inspirational Choir
    • Release Date: 1993
    • Label: Paula

Notes

  1. ^ "The Battle Is the Lord's" did not enter the US Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart, but peaked at number 12 on the US Gospel Digital Song Sales chart[26] and number 20 on the US Gospel Streaming Songs chart.[27]
  2. ^ "Still I Rise" did not enter the US Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart, but peaked at number 6 on the US Gospel Digital Song Sales chart.[26]
  3. ^ "Open My Heart" did not enter the US Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart, but peaked at number 2 on the US Gospel Digital Song Sales chart[26] and number 7 on the US Gospel Streaming Songs chart.[27]
  4. ^ "Yeah" did not enter the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 13 on the US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[28]
  5. ^ "Fragile Heart" did not enter the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 25 on the US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[28]
  6. ^ "I'm Gonna Be Ready" did not enter the US Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart, but peaked at number 24 on the US Gospel Streaming Songs chart.[27]
  7. ^ "Victory" did not enter the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 8 on the US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[28]
  8. ^ "Hold On" did not enter the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 4 on the US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[28]
  9. ^ "In Him There is No Sorrow" did not enter the US Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart, but peaked at number 18 on the US Gospel Airplay chart.[29]
  10. ^ "Best for Last" did not enter the US Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart, but peaked at number 15 on the US Gospel Airplay chart.[29]
  11. ^ "Bless Somebody Else (Dorothy’s Song)" did not enter the US Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart, but peaked at number 12 on the US Gospel Digital Song Sales chart.[26]
  12. ^ "Talkin' 'Bout Jesus" did not enter the US Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart, but peaked at number 12 on the US Gospel Digital Song Sales chart.[26]

References

  1. ^ "Yolanda Adams At The 2019 Soul Train Awards: Our Lady Of Soul Gets Candid On The State Of Gospel". BET.com. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  2. ^ "Yolanda Adams At The 2019 Soul Train Awards: Our Lady Of Soul Gets Candid On The State Of Gospel". BET.com. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "Yolanda Adams". BET.com. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  4. ^ "Yolanda Adams". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  5. ^ "Adams, Gaithers Among Gospel Hall Inductees". Billboard. February 28, 2002. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  6. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c
  9. ^ a b c
  10. ^ a b c "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  12. ^ "Yolanda Adams on Instagram: "TODAY IS THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF MY 1ST SOLO PROJECT. I'M JUST AS EXCITED TODAY AS I WAS THEN. LOVE YALL"".
  13. ^ Gilliland, Pat (July 29, 1995). "Yolanda Sings Songs She Believes In". The Oklahoman. Gannett. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  14. ^ Collins, Lisa (October 28, 1995). "Artists & Music: In the Spirit". Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 43. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 44. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved January 10, 2024 – via Google Books.
  15. ^ a b c d "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "Ask Billboard: Madonna, Yoko Ono, Gospel". Billboard. September 18, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  17. ^ Alexis, Diamond (November 14, 2019). "Gospel Singer Yolanda Adams: 7 Hit Songs For Your Deepest Prayers". BET. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  18. ^ "Yolanda Adams - Shakin' the House: Live in L.A." Allmusic. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  19. ^ Collins, Lisa (September 12, 1998). "In the Spirit". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 37. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 47. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved January 10, 2024 – via Google Books.
  20. ^ "Yolanda Adams & The Southeast Inspirational Choir - Yolanda Adams at Her Very Best". Allmusic. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  21. ^ "Yolanda Adams - Setlist: The Very Best of Yolanda Adams Live". Allmusic. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  22. ^ a b c "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  23. ^ a b c "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Hot Gospel Songs". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  24. ^ a b c "Yolanda Adams Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  25. ^ a b c "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Adult R&B Songs". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  26. ^ a b c d e "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Gospel Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  27. ^ a b c "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Gospel Streaming Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  28. ^ a b c d "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 8, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  29. ^ a b "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Gospel Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  30. ^ "Yolanda Adams Chart History: Adult Contemporary". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2024.

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