Yolanda Adams (born August 27, 1961) is an American gospel singer, actress, and host of her own nationally syndicated morning gospel show.

She is one of the best-selling gospel artists of all time, having sold nearly 10 million albums worldwide.

[11] In 2018, she became the first gospel artist nominated for a Tony Award for her work on SpongeBob SquarePants.

[12] In 2019, she received the Soul Train Music Awards Lady of Soul Award,[13] and received critical acclaim for officially opening Super Bowl LIV with her performance of "America the Beautiful".

[16] Adams was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022.