Oleta Adams

Soulful American Singer-Songwriter and Pianist

Oleta Adams is an American singer and pianist whose soulful, emotive voice and blend of pop, gospel, R&B, and jazz music have earned her a dedicated following. She first gained significant attention when she was discovered by the British band Tears for Fears while performing in a Kansas City hotel bar. This encounter led to her collaboration on their 1989 album "The Seeds of Love" and subsequent world tour. Adams' solo career took off with the release of her critically acclaimed album "Circle of One" in 1990, which featured the hit single "Get Here," a song that became an unofficial anthem during the Gulf War as families wished for the safe return of their loved ones.