Oleta Angela Adams is an acclaimed American singer, pianist and songwriter who first rose to fame in the early 1980s.
She gained international recognition in the late 1980s and early 1990s through her work with acclaimed British band Tears for Fears, contributing to their chart-topping album The Seeds of Love.
In addition to collaborations, Adams is a successful solo artist, releasing critically acclaimed albums such as Circle of One and Evolution.
Her powerful vocals, skilled piano playing, and emotional songwriting have earned her a loyal fan base and made her a respected figure in the music industry.
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- Full name: Auletta Angela Adams
- Stage name: Auletta Adams
- Date of birth: May 4, 1953
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of birth: Seattle, Washington, USA.
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: American singer, pianist and songwriter.
- Height: 1.6m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Adams
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: John Cushon (m. 1994)
- Children: unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $5 million and $10 million
early life and education
Oleta Angela Adams, born on May 4, 1953 in Seattle, Washington, USA, is an American singer, pianist and songwriter. Although her parents’ names are not known to the public, she was born and raised by Mr. and Mrs. Adams. Her father was a preacher and she grew up in the choir at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church.
Although the names of her possible siblings are not known to the public, she graduated from Angus Charles Davis High School in Yakima, Washington, in 1971. She received a scholarship to study opera at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, but chose to pursue further education instead to pursue a music career in Los Angeles.
Early on, she took piano lessons and received vocal training from Juilliard-trained coach Lee Farrell, who had a major influence on her musical development. Oleta Adams is African-American and a Christian.
Profession
Oleta Adams was severely rejected when she tried to break into the music industry in the 1970s. After recording a demo tape in Los Angeles, she was still seeking interest from music executives, who were primarily focused on disco music rather than her preferred style.
At the suggestion of her singing coach, Adams moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she performed in various local performances in the early 1980s. Her big break came in 1985, when members of the British band Tears for Fears discovered her while on tour. They were so impressed by her performance that they invited her to collaborate on their next album, Seeds of Love.
Following the success of her collaboration with Tears for Fears, Adams secured a recording contract with their label, Fontana Records, and began her solo career in 1990. Over the next two decades, she released several critically acclaimed albums, including “One Circle,” “All the Love,” and “The Third Set.”
Adams maintains a close relationship with Tears for Fears, even appearing surprised when attending one of their concerts in 2004. Her versatile style spans genres from R&B to adult contemporary, earning critical acclaim throughout her long and varied music career.
Awards and nominations
Auletta Adams has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and two Soul Train Music Awards during her career.
Grammy Awards:
- 1992: Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (“Get Here”)
- 1997: Best R&B Album (Evolution)
- 1998: Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album (Stand With Me)
Soul Train Music Awards:
- 1994: Best R&B/Soul Single, Female (“I Just Want to Hear Your Voice”)
social media
- Instagram account: @theofficialoletaadams
personal life
Auletta Adams is a famous American singer, pianist and songwriter who is currently in a relationship. In 1994, she married drummer John Cushion at the United Methodist Church in Kansas City, where they both taught Sunday school. The couple met in 1980 while working on a demo tape for Adams.
Before getting married, Adams said she never had a strong desire to get married. However, after experiencing the 1994 Los Angeles earthquake, she felt divine signs. According to media information, there are no reports that Auletta Adams has children.
discography
Studio album:
- Auletta Adams(1982)
- On the Record(1983)
- One lap (1990)
- Evolution(1993)
- Keep going (1995)
- Walk With Me (1997)
- all love(2001)
- Christmas with Oletta (2006)
- Let’s Stay Here (2009)
- Group 3 (2017)
net worth
Oleta Adams is a famous American singer, pianist, and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $5 million to $10 million.
A talented and accomplished performing artist, she has amassed significant wealth from her successful career. As an acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter, Auletta Adams has had a major impact on the music industry.
