So, no, I never thought that I had been underappreciated or undervalued. So the best thing for you to do is something that you can use your radio/TV journalism degree in.” And I thought about it, and I’m like, “Wow, you know what? You are so right!” So a great conversation with her and being built up by her resulted in the creation of (the decade-long show). She said, “There will come a time, especially when Taylor gets older, that you will want to be home. I did ( The Yolanda Adams Morning Show) as a result of having a conversation with Nancy Wilson. Whenever I would call Tramaine and say, “How do I do this, this, and that?” She would always explain. You make us look good every place that you go.” I had that support. I’ve had so many people, like Shirley Caesar, Tramaine Hawkins, Albertina Walker – all of the great women who said, “We’re so proud of you, you keep doing what you’re doing. I’ve had such a great support system with my family my husband, my daughter. I’ve never felt that I was in it by myself, although I’m a solo artist. And you’re enjoying doing you so much, that everybody else comes along and they join the bandwagon. It’s not like you’re trying to do anything that’s different you’re just doing you. One of the things that I do know is that sometimes you’re blazing trails that you really feel are just the norm. As a matter of fact, I believe, personally, that I’ve been one of the most applauded gospel artists, especially female. Yolanda Adams: I’ve never felt as though I’ve been cheated or not awarded. You are definitely a trailblazer, but do you feel like you’ve been under-appreciated considering the magnitude of your contribution not just to gospel music, but music overall? The BMH are meant to tribute trailblazers in Black music who may not have otherwise gotten their roses. VIBE: You are being awarded the Gospel Music Icon Award at 2019 Black Music Honors. On the eve of receiving the Gospel Music Icon Award at the 2019 Black Music Honors, VIBE talked to Adams about the sisterhood of Gospel, how she maintains her eternal slayage (who knew Yolanda Adams was a distance runner?), the power of music, and man-made restrictions in the church.
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