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2025 NAACP Image Awards: 5 Yolanda Adams Records That Lift the Soul and Spirit

From “Open My Heart” to “Victory,” these timeless Yolanda Adams hits continue to inspire.

Yolanda Adams is a gospel music icon and a source of inspiration whose powerful voice has touched and uplifted generations.

With a career spanning decades, she continues to touch hearts worldwide with her soulful melodies and deeply moving lyrics. Her latest offering, “Sunny Days,” has earned her a well-deserved NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album.

She stands among gospel greats, competing alongside the talented Tamela Mann, Karen Clark Sheard, DOE, and Maverick City Music.

Find out who will take home the win when the NAACP Image Awards 2025 airs on February 22 at 8 PM on BET. In the meantime, celebrate her musical legacy with five signature songs guaranteed to uplift and inspire.

  • “Open My Heart”

    Yolanda’s popularity spread to mainstream music fans in the 2000s  with the release of the R&B-influenced single “Open My Heart.” The track was produced by the legendary Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, peaking at number 10 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart. 

  • “Through the Storm”

     “Through the Storm” is one of her earlier hits from her second studio album of the same name, a timeless ballad about resilience and trust in God. With its moving lyrics and soaring instrumentation, it continues to provide comfort to those navigating life’s struggles.

  • “Victory”

    “Victory” is a high-energy anthem from her ninth studio album, “Day By Day.”It radiates triumphant joy and confidence in God’s promises.

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  • “Be Blessed”

    Another standout from Yolanda’s “Day By Day,” “Be Blessed,” earned the veteran singer a Grammy win for Best Gospel Performance at the 48th annual event. 

  • “The Battle Is the Lord’s”

    “The Battle Is the Lord’s” is a classic gospel song. This track from her 1993 album, “Save the World,” is a powerful declaration of faith.

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