The story of Vicki Yohe has been written and rewritten since she became known in the music industry. As a celebrated Christian gospel singer, songwriter, and performer, she has made award-winning songs and released albums from the different labels she’s been signed to. One of her greatest hits is ‘Because Of Who You Are’. As much as Yohe is known, there are facts about the singer you probably have not come across.
Amazing Facts ABout Vicki Yohe
1. Her real age and biography
Vicki Yohe was born to Lovella Yohe and a Pentecostal church’s minister father Jim Yohe on the 13th of July, 1965 in Normal, Illinois. As one of three children, she was raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. Although her earliest years started in a different city, Yohe moved with her family to Hammond, Louisiana when she was 14.
2. Who is Vicki Yohe married to?
Yohe is married to Tony Hodges. Her husband enjoys life away from the public, and details about him is sketchy.
3. Does she have any children?
Vicki and Troy were married for many years without any children. However, they adopted a biracial son Walker Winston Hodges years ago. Her website mentioned the singer has two sons, Walker and Adley.
4. She wrote her first song at the age of 5
Perhaps growing in a minister’s house influenced Yohe to spread the Christian gospel earlier than most people. She did not wait to grow any older when she wrote and sang her first song at the age of 5.
5. Vicki Yohe attended a bible school
At the age of 17, she enrolled in a bible school, and by the time she turned 19, she was already heading the music department as its director. She continued to work on her music and recorded her first project, Vicki Yohe.
6. She was signed to Giant Record label
After her first project, her popularity increased, and in 1994, she signed with the independent label, Giant Record, where she released three separate projects including The Mercy Seat, Under the Blood, and Something About My Praise.
7. How she got signed to Winans’ Pure Springs Gospel
CeCe Winans on discovering Vicki’s talent, she offered her an opportunity to be signed to Pure Springs Gospel label, under which she created and recorded many songs and albums.
8. The truth about Vicki Yohe being a side-chick
She came out clean in a video on Facebook to accept that indeed she had an affair with Taylor as mentioned earlier. In the video, she claimed they had a sexual relationship, and he had inappropriate pictures of her. An alleged another girlfriend of the pastor sent her a private message that she was also having an affair with the pastor claimed Yohe.
9. She’s been accused of using drugs
After Yohe came out clean about her relationship with controversial Missouri Pastor David E. Taylor, how he manipulated and made her believe he’d marry her. The pastor in defense said Yohe was a drug user who in his words claimed she’s “spinning a lot of lie”. Yohe further made an allegation that the pastor was a cult leader. Since both of them claimed differently, the truth of their story still hangs.
10. Her ministering in some churches were canceled because of President Donald Trump
Her support for Donald Trump was massive as she plastered her views on her social media pages. Unfortunately, her support went wrong when she posted a meme of Jesus going to the White House on her Instagram page, following the swearing-in of Trump. Yohe was accused of racism, and a lot of churches pulled her out of ministering.
11. She has an orphanage in Africa
Vicki Yohe visited East Africa for a tour, and when she saw the challenges faced by the people, she decided to create an orphanage, New Destiny for children in Uganda. Her aim is to help children who were orphaned by Aids.
12. She ministers mostly in African-American churches
Although Yohe is white, her ministration is mostly done in African-American churches. According to her, God’s plan is to break down the walls between black and white Christians.
13. She does over a hundred concert services yearly
Yohe shares her music and faith over 100 times every year in concerts on different appearances on television. She has ministered alongside other ministers including Bishop TD Jakes, Bill Winston, Paula White, Darlene Bishop, and many other ministers.
14. Net worth
Yohe has sold many of her songs and albums across the world. From her music, she has earned a good fortune and her net worth has been estimated differently from $1 million to $15 million.
15. Height and body measurement
Vicki Yohe’s height has remained unknown as of this writing. However, her noticeable features are her blue eye colour and blonde hair.
