Album of the Day

Texas-born singer Yolanda Adams has been called the First Lady of Modern Gospel, and the performances on CHRISTMAS WITH YOLANDA ADAMS make it clear she deserves that title. The follow-up to her Grammy-winning breakthrough MOUNTAIN HIGH … VALLEY LOW, the 2000 Elektra collection features a couple of secular chestnuts (including “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”), but most of the ten selections are carols and traditional songs such as “The First Noel” and “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.” Superb accompanying musicians add R&B and jazz-tinged settings to Adams' rich and passionate vocals on this Billboard Gospel Album chart-topper, and CHRISTMAS WITH YOLANDA ADAMS will make your spirit soar.