Gospel songstress Yolanda Adams recently joined The Big Tigger Morning Show on Atlanta's V-103 to discuss her brand new album, Sunny Days -- featuring the single "Church Doors" -- her current tour, and plenty more.

“The tour is going phenomenally,” Yolanda gushes of her current live dates on The Reunion Tour alongside Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Kirk Franklin, and The Clark Sisters. “First of all -- all of us on tour are so grateful and appreciative that folks still want to hear us,” she adds. “They still want to hear new music from us, or whatever we give them.”

“The beauty is hearing 20 to 40,000 people sing your songs back to you,” Adams explains. “It's like, well, I really can just give the mic to anybody in the audience and let them sing! Because whether folks can sing or not, it's just a joy for them to know the music and then for us to know that it's touched them in such a way, that it's a part of their lives, and folks have testimonies of where they were, what happened when the music helped them… That's why we feel really grateful.”

For those who have listened to her 2024 album Sunny Days and felt a little brighter at the end, Yolanda says that was exactly her intention. “The climate that we're living in right now is so full of vitriol and hatred that we've got to bring the sun back,” she says. “We've got to bring the goodness back. We've got to tap into the goodness of every person because in every person we pray that there's some goodness.”

“That's why the music is very thoughtful, and very inspirational, and encouraging,” Adams adds, “because I don't want to ever have someone think that the climate that we're living in right now is the way that the world will be always. It has to start with us, with the platforms, making sure that people know, ‘Hey, you can change everything about your life when you make a decision to do the right thing and be the right person for the right situation.'”

Also during her visit, Yolanda touches on the co-existence of Gospel and secular music, whether she and Pop artist Muni Long are actually related, how she keeps her beauty in check, and much more.

Don't miss the Big Tigger Morning Show's full chat with Yolanda Adams above -- plus, listen to PRAISE and more on the free Audacy app.

Words by Joe Cingrana Interview by The Big Tigger Morning Show

Gospel songstress Yolanda Adams recently joined The Big Tigger Morning Show on Atlanta's V-103 to discuss her brand new album, Sunny Days -- featuring the single "Church Doors" -- her current tour, and plenty more.
“The tour is going phenomenally,” Yolanda gushes of her current live dates on The Reunion Tour alongside Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Kirk Franklin, and The Clark Sisters. “First of all -- all of us on tour are so grateful and appreciative that folks still want to hear us,” she adds. “They still want to hear new music from us, or whatever we give them.”
“The beauty is hearing 20 to 40,000 people sing your songs back to you,” Adams explains. “It's like, well, I really can just give the mic to anybody in the audience and let them sing! Because whether folks can sing or not, it's just a joy for them to know the music and then for us to know that it's touched them in such a way, that it's a part of their lives, and folks have testimonies of where they were, what happened when the music helped them… That's why we feel really grateful.”
For those who have listened to her 2024 album Sunny Days and felt a little brighter at the end, Yolanda says that was exactly her intention. “The climate that we're living in right now is so full of vitriol and hatred that we've got to bring the sun back,” she says. “We've got to bring the goodness back. We've got to tap into the goodness of every person because in every person we pray that there's some goodness.”
“That's why the music is very thoughtful, and very inspirational, and encouraging,” Adams adds, “because I don't want to ever have someone think that the climate that we're living in right now is the way that the world will be always. It has to start with us, with the platforms, making sure that people know, ‘Hey, you can change everything about your life when you make a decision to do the right thing and be the right person for the right situation.'”
Also during her visit, Yolanda touches on the co-existence of Gospel and secular music, whether she and Pop artist Muni Long are actually related, how she keeps her beauty in check, and much more.
Don't miss the Big Tigger Morning Show's full chat with Yolanda Adams above -- plus, listen to <a href="https://go.audacy.com/w-listen-live-praise">PRAISE</a> and more on the free Audacy app.
Words by Joe Cingrana Interview by The Big Tigger Morning Show

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V-103's Big Tigger Morning Show: Yolanda Adams

Tyrese and Cody Walker (brother of the late Paul Walker) join to discuss 'Fuel Fest' happening in Atlanta this weekend. Tyrese also gives a heartfelt prayer out to the family and loved ones of former V-103 host Wanda Smith.

Tyrese and Cody Walker (brother of the late Paul Walker) join to discuss 'Fuel Fest' happening in Atlanta this weekend. Tyrese also gives a heartfelt prayer out to the family and loved ones of former V-103 host Wanda Smith.

V-103's Big Tigger Morning Show: Tyrese and Cody Walker

Muni Long joined Audacy Atlanta V-103’s The Big Tigger Morning Show to catch up, and chop it up about everything from finding success despite the doubts and haters, what she’s been working on, her thoughts on disposable music, and more.

After working and hustling and making record after record, Muni does believe she’s rightfully earned her spotlight and success, noting “It definitely feels like I'm supposed to be here, as I work for it.” And that remains true, whether or not haters agree.

“There was a moment after ‘Hrs & Hrs’ when certain folks was like, ‘yeah, it's over for you… that record is dead,’ like at 100 million streams they said that.” But Muni lets the numbers speak for themselves, noting, “I just looked at it yesterday, its at 500 million, almost six.” Also admitting she doesn’t let the naysayers bring her down, if anything it makes her angry and acts as a motivator.

When it comes to the opinions of her peers, in the form of GRAMMY nominations, Long finds that more encouraging than discouraging. “It’s always an encouragement to be acknowledged by your peers because this really is your peers voting,” she explained. “I vote, I'm a GRAMMY voter. So, to know that out of everything that came out that year, that people feel like what you contributed was significant, it’s always great, it’s a wonderful feeling.”

Acknowledging that she “definitely would love to win,” pointing out to members of the Recording Academy that there’s still a chance to get those votes in and “keep the tradition alive and going, whether I get nominated or win or not.”

After starting off as a songwriter, last time Muni caught up with Big Tigger, she expressed her desire to keep more of her writing for herself and focus on doing the work for her instead of somebody else. And while that still rings true, she has been open to taking on more collabs and features.

“Other artists are reaching out, and that always is a great feeling, because that means that you're doing things that people want to be involved in, they wanna become a part of your story and your journey. So I've been doing a lot of features, which is great. And while it’s sort of the same effect, you’re writing for other people… at the same time, you get to partake in the festivities, which is what I love.”

A part of her artistry that actually fits perfectly into her 10-year plan and desire to eventually teach and sign people, and help artists grow, Muni also made note of her want to clean up the business side of music, and set an example to help artists sustain and maintain in an industry she likened to quicksand. “At this point because it's self-cannibalizing, you can't sustain if everybody is trying to finesse everybody. Like it just takes the joy out of doing this. We have to remember why we're doing it and that God gave us these gifts not to take advantage of each other, but to share and to bless others.”

Also sharing her thoughts on the music industry when it comes to, as Tigger refers to as the current trend of disposable music, Muni expressed, “I think the root of the issue and not just for R&B, just music in general is a lot of these artists don't know who they are. So they're just talking about the latest trend or they're following a trendy sound. But when you know who you are and you're able to do things because it resonates with you,” adding, “one of the things I I live by is — what’s most personal, is most universal. So when you're writing things that are personal to you, the human experience, I think that's what tends to transcend.”

Throughout the entire chat Muni also discussed motherhood, if she hid her pregnancy, and shared an update on her separation. She also spoke on those Yolanda Adams look-alike comments and touring with Chris Brown, and more. To catch it, listen to the entire conversation above.

Words by Maia Kedem Interview by The Big Tigger Morning Show

Muni Long joined Audacy Atlanta V-103’s The Big Tigger Morning Show to catch up, and chop it up about everything from finding success despite the doubts and haters, what she’s been working on, her thoughts on disposable music, and more.
After working and hustling and making record after record, Muni does believe she’s rightfully earned her spotlight and success, noting “It definitely feels like I'm supposed to be here, as I work for it.” And that remains true, whether or not haters agree.
“There was a moment after ‘Hrs &amp; Hrs’ when certain folks was like, ‘yeah, it's over for you… that record is dead,’ like at 100 million streams they said that.” But Muni lets the numbers speak for themselves, noting, “I just looked at it yesterday, its at 500 million, almost six.” Also admitting she doesn’t let the naysayers bring her down, if anything it makes her angry and acts as a motivator.
When it comes to the opinions of her peers, in the form of GRAMMY nominations, Long finds that more encouraging than discouraging. “It’s always an encouragement to be acknowledged by your peers because this really is your peers voting,” she explained. “I vote, I'm a GRAMMY voter. So, to know that out of everything that came out that year, that people feel like what you contributed was significant, it’s always great, it’s a wonderful feeling.”
Acknowledging that she “definitely would love to win,” pointing out to members of the Recording Academy that there’s still a chance to get those votes in and “keep the tradition alive and going, whether I get nominated or win or not.”
After starting off as a songwriter, last time Muni caught up with Big Tigger, she expressed her desire to keep more of her writing for herself and focus on doing the work for her instead of somebody else. And while that still rings true, she has been open to taking on more collabs and features.
“Other artists are reaching out, and that always is a great feeling, because that means that you're doing things that people want to be involved in, they wanna become a part of your story and your journey. So I've been doing a lot of features, which is great. And while it’s sort of the same effect, you’re writing for other people… at the same time, you get to partake in the festivities, which is what I love.”
A part of her artistry that actually fits perfectly into her 10-year plan and desire to eventually teach and sign people, and help artists grow, Muni also made note of her want to clean up the business side of music, and set an example to help artists sustain and maintain in an industry she likened to quicksand. “At this point because it's self-cannibalizing, you can't sustain if everybody is trying to finesse everybody. Like it just takes the joy out of doing this. We have to remember why we're doing it and that God gave us these gifts not to take advantage of each other, but to share and to bless others.”
Also sharing her thoughts on the music industry when it comes to, as Tigger refers to as the current trend of disposable music, Muni expressed, “I think the root of the issue and not just for R&amp;B, just music in general is a lot of these artists don't know who they are. So they're just talking about the latest trend or they're following a trendy sound. But when you know who you are and you're able to do things because it resonates with you,” adding, “one of the things I I live by is — what’s most personal, is most universal. So when you're writing things that are personal to you, the human experience, I think that's what tends to transcend.”
Throughout the entire chat Muni also discussed motherhood, if she hid her pregnancy, and shared an update on her separation. She also spoke on those Yolanda Adams look-alike comments and touring with Chris Brown, and more. To catch it, listen to the entire conversation above.
Words by Maia Kedem Interview by The Big Tigger Morning Show

V-103's Big Tigger Morning Show: Muni Long

Xscape was in the building with Audacy’s Big Tigger Morning Show on V-103 in Atlanta this week discussing their upcoming Winterfest performance in the ATL on December 20, the re-emergence of girl groups in popular music, and a whole lot more.

“Once again, always excited to perform at home,” says Kandi Burress. “We get all our family, our friends, just people we grew up [with]… and then Atlanta always shows so much love, you know, Atlanta show up and show out every time.”

Paying it forward to other emerging girl groups like Psiryn, OMG Girls, Young Niyah, and more, Burress believes “it's very important to bring girl groups back. I mean, we miss the harmony, we miss real vocals where everybody can sing in the group… and I think right now it's that era of girl groups coming back."

"I feel like, realistically, record labels was just being cheap," Kandi says. "They didn't want to spend the money on girl groups because obviously, you know, you got three women glam for everybody. You know, it's a lot, but women deserve to make that impact.” Obviously there are “challenges with any group,” she adds. “Clearly male groups have challenges too on that part. But you know, I feel like the women, we just get a bad rap.”

Looking ahead to their Winterfest performance, "Tiny" Cottle-Harris says fans can expect to see them all “stepping up to the plate, doing our thing… it's going to be energetic. It's always entertaining,” she explains. “We moving, we doing our thing, you know, we connecting.”

Kandi adds, “I just want to make sure everybody knows that we definitely changing the show from what y'all just seen this past summer… don't think you gonna come and you're going to see the same show. It's going to be different.”

Get your tickets now for V-103's WINTERFEST, the annual holiday concert this year featuring Hip-Hop and R&B stars Xscape, Bell Biv DeVoe, 112’s Q Parker and Friends, Next’s R.L., Carl Thomas, Soul for Real’s Jase4Real and Silk at State Farm Arena on Friday, December 20.

Also during their visit, a bit of T.I. & Tiny lawsuit settlement talk, including whether or not Tip is really retiring, what it's like being grandmothers, and more.

Don't miss the Big Tigger Morning Show's full chat with Xscape above, and stay tuned for more conversations with your favorite artists right here on Audacy.

Words by Joe Cingrana Interview by Big Tigger Morning Show

Xscape was in the building with Audacy’s Big Tigger Morning Show on V-103 in Atlanta this week discussing their upcoming Winterfest performance in the ATL on December 20, the re-emergence of girl groups in popular music, and a whole lot more.
“Once again, always excited to perform at home,” says Kandi Burress. “We get all our family, our friends, just people we grew up [with]… and then Atlanta always shows so much love, you know, Atlanta show up and show out every time.”
Paying it forward to other emerging girl groups like Psiryn, OMG Girls, Young Niyah, and more, Burress believes “it's very important to bring girl groups back. I mean, we miss the harmony, we miss real vocals where everybody can sing in the group… and I think right now it's that era of girl groups coming back."
"I feel like, realistically, record labels was just being cheap," Kandi says. "They didn't want to spend the money on girl groups because obviously, you know, you got three women glam for everybody. You know, it's a lot, but women deserve to make that impact.” Obviously there are “challenges with any group,” she adds. “Clearly male groups have challenges too on that part. But you know, I feel like the women, we just get a bad rap.”
Looking ahead to their Winterfest performance, "Tiny" Cottle-Harris says fans can expect to see them all “stepping up to the plate, doing our thing… it's going to be energetic. It's always entertaining,” she explains. “We moving, we doing our thing, you know, we connecting.”
Kandi adds, “I just want to make sure everybody knows that we definitely changing the show from what y'all just seen this past summer… don't think you gonna come and you're going to see the same show. It's going to be different.”
Get your tickets now for V-103's <a href="http://www.audacy.com/v103/events/v-103s-winterfest-2024">WINTERFEST</a>, the annual holiday concert this year featuring Hip-Hop and R&amp;B stars Xscape, Bell Biv DeVoe, 112’s Q Parker and Friends, Next’s R.L., Carl Thomas, Soul for Real’s Jase4Real and Silk at State Farm Arena on Friday, December 20.
Also during their visit, a bit of T.I. &amp; Tiny lawsuit settlement talk, including whether or not Tip is really retiring, what it's like being grandmothers, and more.
Don't miss the Big Tigger Morning Show's full chat with Xscape above, and stay tuned for more conversations with your favorite artists right here on Audacy.
Words by Joe Cingrana Interview by Big Tigger Morning Show

V-103's Big Tigger Morning Show: Yolanda Adams

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