YOLANDA ADAMS BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH TOUR

08.17.05

In a pioneering move, Grammy-award winning singer Yolanda Adams will feature special musical guests from various genres on her forthcoming 'Yolanda Today' tour. Eddie Levert, Chaka Khan, Kirk Whalum and Mary Mary are among those slated to join Adams on the five-week theater tour that kicks off on Oct. 4 (in her hometown of Houston, TX) to support DAY BY DAY the singer's first album in four years. Adams believes the inclusion of mainstream music guests on 'Yolanda Today' continues a mission that she began long ago. 'We've been trying for years to bridge the gap between what people think are churched and non-churched people. You'd be so surprised how many folks came from the church that are singing pop and R&B,' explains Adams. 'The people that we are having on our tour all came from the church. Most people of faith don't realize that these are also people of faith!'

The new album DAY BY DAY is being released on Aug. 30 and features production by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Kirk Franklin, Shep Crawford, 'Big' Jim Wright and Gordon Chambers & Barry Eastmond. The disk also has guest appearances by Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary and Franklin. Visit www.alwe.com for complete tour dates.

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