Gospel recording artist, and radio show host Yolanda Adams is set to receive the Texas Medal of Honor. The Texas Medal of Honor recognizes “amazing Texans who have made powerful contributions to the arts here at home and around the world,” the awards are given by the Texas Cultural Trust and will be held in Austin February 21-22.
Adams joins musical theater actress René Elise Goldsberry — who recently won a Tony Award for her role in the smash hit Hamilton — also will be honored.