Vicki Yohe

Vicki Yohe
Born (1965-07-13) July 13, 1965[1]
Normal, Illinois, U.S.
Genres Contemporary Christian, gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1984–present
Labels Giant, Pure Springs Gospel
Website vickiyohe.org

Vicki Yohe (born July 13, 1965)[1] is a gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader. She was born in Normal, Illinois and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. She sang her first solo at the age of five. Her family moved to Hammond, Louisiana when she was 14.[2][3] At age 19, she accepted the position of music director at a church near Baton Rouge.[4]

Career

In 1992, she recorded her self-titled independent debut album. This brought the attention of Giant Records, who signed her in 1994. She is best known for the songs "The Mercy Seat" and "Because Of Who You Are"—for which she received a Dove Award nomination, and for regularly performing on TBN's Praise the Lord program. It was through her television appearance that CeCe Winans offered her the chance to sign with Winans' new Pure Springs Gospel label. Yohe's first release from the label was 2003's I Just Want You.[4]

Discography

Accolades

References

  1. 1 2 Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopdia": 472–74.
  2. Martin, Michel. "Gospel Diva Vicki Yohe On 'Sounding Black'". NPR. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  3. Jones, Kim. "Not Without Spot or Wrinkle - But Covered With Grace and Mercy". Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  4. 1 2 "A Blue-eyed Gospel Diva Who Seeks "The Anointing"". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved December 19, 2013.


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