"I was brought up by great parents and great grandparents who told me, 'Never, ever think that you're better than anyone else or that what you do is so important that the world won't miss you once you're gone,' and I kind of translate that into the stardom thing."

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Source: Gospel Singer Yolanda Adams, 'Day by Day'. News & Notes with Ed Gordon, www.npr.org. August 30, 2005.

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Yolanda Adams

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Yolanda Adams is a renowned gospel singer and songwriter, celebrated for her powerful voice and uplifting messages in music, particularly in themes of faith and resilience.

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