Believe

"Believe" is the eighth full length studio album by gospel singer Yolanda Adams, released December 4, 2001 on the Elektra Records label. Featuring the singles "Never Give Up," and "I'm Gonna Be Ready." This was Adams' final release on Elektra Records before the company folded. The track "Fo' Sho'" was done with labelmate Karen Clark-Sheard and was Sheard's first release after her near death experience. The first track, "Never Give Up", is said to be a response to the September 11th attacks. The album sold 67,000 copies at first week, and total sales is near platinum sales with over 700,000 units only to be certified Gold by the RIAA. Believe peaked at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.