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. @YolandaAdams sings America The Beautiful before #SBLIV ! 🎤 pic.twitter.com/Qyjg0QXW0D — NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2020 Listen to the blessed version of "America the Beautiful" sung by iconc gospel artist Yolanda Adams. 

Every year musicians and artists descend upon the U.S. Capitol to advocate for music rights.  White they are in Washington, DC they honor  lawmakers and their own for their advocacy. This year, gospel's Yolanda Adams and Broadway's Kristen Chenoweth were the honored artists  They both served as performers at the event which was held at the Hamilton Hotel.  Senators Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Chuck Grassley were also recognized for their support of the Music Modernization Act, a bi-partisan effort that passed last year. Grammy winners PJ Morton and lead singer of 4 Non Blondes, Linda Perry  also performed.  Morton opened the event with a soulful rendition of the National Anthem and Perry ended with lawmakers packing the stage to rock out to "What's Going On".  She also sang  sang “Beautiful,” which she wrote for Christina Aguilera. Yolanda Adams House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Yolanda Adams (Photo by Mona Austin) WASHINGTON, D.C.  — On April 9, the Recording Academy™ will unite the worlds of music and politics at the annual GRAMMYs on the Hill ® Awards. The Awards will honor four-time GRAMMY ® -winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams for her advocacy on behalf of fellow creators and Tony- and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth for her philanthropic contributions to the music community. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will also be honored for their contributions to advance music creators' rights and support legislation that protects the future of music. "GRAMMYs on the Hill clearly has an impact and makes a difference," said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow. "It is no coincidence that just one week after last year's Awards and Advocacy Day, the Music Modernization Act unanimously passed the House of Representatives, paving the way for the bill to later be signed into la...

Fantasia SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (FEB. 6, 2019) — The Recording Academy ™  has announced additional performers for the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards ® . Current nominees Chloe x Halle, GRAMMY ® winner Lady Gaga, GRAMMY winner Mark Ronson, and GRAMMY nominee Travis Scott are set to perform on Music's Biggest Night ® . Additionally, current nominee Dua Lipa will perform with GRAMMY winner St. Vincent. In what is sure to be a GRAMMY Moment to remember, GRAMMY winners Yolanda Adams, Fantasia, and past GRAMMY nominee Andra Day will honor the legendary Aretha Franklin. They join previously announced performers J Balvin, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, Dan + Shay, H.E.R., Little Big Town, Post Malone, Ricky Martin, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Diana Ross, Arturo Sandoval, and Young Thug. Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast in H...

buzzz worthy. . . Musical Director Ray Chew Leads All-Star Lineup: Yolanda Adams, Lawrence Brownlee, Shirley Caesar Kurt Carr, Olen Cesari, Donnie McClurkin, Cantor Azi Schwartz, Richard Smallwood, and Dionne Warwick Alongside a 64-Piece Orchestra and 200 Voice Mass Choir On  Tuesday, December 6 at 8:00 p.m.  in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall presents  A Night of Inspiration , an evening of uplifting music under the direction of acclaimed producer, composer, and music director  Ray Chew . The program features an all-star roster of artists including  Yolanda Adams ,  Lawrence Brownlee ,  Shirley Caesar ,  Kurt Carr,   Olen Cesari ,  Donnie McClurkin ,  Cantor Azi Schwartz ,  Richard Smallwood ,  Dionne Warwick , and singers from the New Faith Church from Cape Town, South Africa, all backed by a 64-piece orchestra and alongside Reverend Dr. Lester W.  Taylor   Jr.   of the Communit...

buzzz worthy. . . New York, NY (June 26, 2014)  – Music stars  T.I., Tyga, Iggy Azalea, Yolanda Adams and Ledisi  will perform at the “BET Awards” 14. Actresses  Gabrielle Union, Keke Palmer and Regina Hall  will also present during the Awards. As previously announced, the “BET Awards” 14 will be hosted by actor and comedian  Chris Rock  with performances and appearances by  Pharrell Williams, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Lil’ Wayne, Lionel Richie, Robin Thicke, Trey Songz, Kevin Hart, Kerry Washington, Nicki Minaj, John Legend, Jhene Aiko, August Alsina, Larenz Tate, Bow Wow and Keshia Chante. During the Awards show,  Tim King  (Founder, President and CEO of Urban Prep Academies) and  Denzel Thompson  (a 19-year-old founder and manager of a successful community urban farm and garden) will be recognized as the 2014 Shine-A-Light recipients. Each year, BET shines a light on individuals working to make the world a better place f...

buzzz worthy. . . 2014 BMI Trailblazers honoree Daryl Coley at the 15th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon, held Friday, January 17 in Nashville.  Photo by Erika Goldring BMI HONORS DARYL COLEY AND  RICHARD SMALLWOOD  AT 15TH ANNUAL TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS LUNCHEON   ‘Take Me to the King’ Wins Most-Performed Gospel Song of the Year Honor NASHVILLE, January 17, 2014  – Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), the global leader in music rights management, brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate the careers of gospel giants Daryl Coley and Richard Smallwood at its 15 th  annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon today in Nashville. In addition, the event, held at Rocketown, also recognized BMI’s Most-Performed Gospel Song of the Year: “Take Me to the  King,” written by Kirk Franklin and performed by Tamela Mann. The song, pulled from the Tamela’s #1 album  Best Days,  top...