Lift Every Voice Welcomes Yolanda Adams

Yolanda Adams - For close to two decades, Yolanda Adams has proven to be one of the most well known female voices in gospel music. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Yolanda Adams - For close to two decades, Yolanda Adams has proven to be one of the most well known female voices in gospel music. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

And Beauty Is Her Name - Affectionaly known as "gospel's supermodel," Yolanda proved early on that one could be attractive and saved. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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And Beauty Is Her Name - Affectionaly known as "gospel's supermodel," Yolanda proved early on that one could be attractive and saved. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Recording artist Yolanda Adams performs during A Celebration of Life and Reception for John Cossette at the Staples Center on May 7, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.  - (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Recording artist Yolanda Adams performs during A Celebration of Life and Reception for John Cossette at the Staples Center on May 7, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. - (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 28: Yolanda Adams performs during the 2011 National Memorial Day Concert rehearsal at U.S. Capital, West Lawn on May 28, 2011 in Washington, DC.  - (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 28: Yolanda Adams performs during the 2011 National Memorial Day Concert rehearsal at U.S. Capital, West Lawn on May 28, 2011 in Washington, DC. - (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Singer Yolanda Adams attends the 2011 Apollo Theater Spring Gala at The Apollo Theater on June 13, 2011 in New York City.  - (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Singer Yolanda Adams attends the 2011 Apollo Theater Spring Gala at The Apollo Theater on June 13, 2011 in New York City. - (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)