NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Grammy Award-winning Atlantic recording artist
Yolanda Adams is back with her much-anticipated new album, "DAY BY DAY." The collection - Adams' first in nearly four years - arrives in stores today.
"Be Blessed," the first single from "DAY BY DAY," has been the most played single for numerous weeks at gospel radio, while its second single, "Someone Watching Over You," was recently the most-added record at Urban AC radio - where it ranks this week at No 20 with-a-bullet.
Featuring production by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Kirk Franklin, Shep Crawford, "Big" Jim Wright, and
Gordon Chambers & Barry Eastmond, "DAY BY DAY" showcases the beautiful combination of Adams' joyous vocals and inspirational message. The album features guest appearances by friends Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, and Franklin.
Adams has also announced details of her upcoming "Yolanda Today" tour. The itinerary kicks off in the singer's hometown of
Houston on October 4th and is slated to wrap up in Miami in early November. Joining Adams on tour will be a star-studded line-up of special guests - including Eddie Levert, Chaka Khan, Kirk Whalum,
Ruben Studdard, and Mary Mary.
Adams believes the inclusion of mainstream musical performers 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!"
For more details on "DAY BY DAY" and the "Yolanda Today" tour, visit www.yolandaadams.com and www.alwe.com.
"Yolanda Today" 2005 Tour
10/4/2005 Tue Houston, TX Verizon Theatre
10/6/2005 Thu Columbus, OH Main Auditorium
10/7/2005 Fri Chicago, IL Arie Crown
10/8/2005 Sat Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
10/9/2005 Sun Indianapolis, IN Murat Ctr.
10/10/2005 Mon Columbia, SC The Township Aud
10/13/2005 Thu Baltimore, MD Baltimore Arena
10/14/2005 Fri Richmond, VA Landmark Theatre
10/15/2005 Sat Philadelphia, PA Liacouras Ctr.
10/16/2005 Sun Cleveland, OH TBA
10/18/2005 Tue Rochester, NY Auditorium Theater
10/20/2005 Thu Bridgeport, CT Arena At Harbor Yard
10/21/2005 Fri Washington, D.C. Constitution Hall
10/22/2005 Sat Hampton, VA Coliseum
10/23/2005 Sun Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
10/25/2005 Tue Cincinnati, OH Procter & Gamble Hall
10/27/2005 Thu Birmingham, AL The Boutwell Aud
10/28/2005 Fri Jackson, MS Thalia Mara Hall
10/29/2005 Sat Biloxi, MS Miss Coast Coliseum
10/30/2005 Sun Atlanta, GA Civic Center
10/31/2005 Mon Montgomery, AL Acodome Arena
11/3/2005 Thu Tampa, FL Performing Arts Ctr.
11/4/2005 Fri Orlando, FL Convention Ctr.
11/5/2005 Sat Jacksonville, FL Moran Theatre
11/6/2005 Sun Miami, FL James L. Knight Ctr.
