Vicki Yohe
Vicki Yohe | |
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| Born | 1965 Normal, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | Giant, Pure Springs Gospel |
| Website | vickiyohe |
Vicki Yohe is a gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader. She was born in Normal, Illinois and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. She sang her first solo at the age of five. Her family moved to Hammond, Louisiana when she was 14.[1][2] At age 19, she accepted the position of music director at a church near Baton Rouge.[3]
Career
In 1992, she recorded her self-titled independent debut album. This brought the attention of Giant Records, who signed her in 1994. She is best known for the songs "The Mercy Seat" and "Because Of Who You Are"—for which she received a Dove Award nomination, and for regularly performing on TBN's Praise the Lord program. It was through her television appearance that CeCe Winans offered her the chance to sign with Winans' new Pure Springs Gospel label. Yohe's first release form the label was 2003's I Just Want You.[3]
Discography
- 1992: Vicki Yohe
- 1994: Everlasting Love
- 1995: I Give You Me
- 1997: He Knows My Heart
- 2000: The Best of Vicki Yohe
- 2000: Christmas Presence
- 2001: Beyond This Song
- 2003: I Just Want You
- 2005: He's Been Faithful
- 2009: Reveal Your Glory: Live from the Cathedral (CD & DVD)
- 2011: I'm at Peace
- 2013: Free Worshiper
Accolades
- 2004: GMA Dove Award nomination for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for "Because of Who You Are"
- 2006: Stellar Award nomination for the album He's Been Faithful
References
- ^ Martin, Michel. "Gospel Diva Vicki Yohe On 'Sounding Black'". NPR. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ Jones, Kim. "Not Without Spot or Wrinkle - But Covered With Grace and Mercy". Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ a b "A Blue-eyed Gospel Diva Who Seeks "The Anointing"". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved December 19, 2013.