New Gospel Artist Receives A Stunning Five Nominations For The Gospel Music Industry's Highest Honor

(Washington, D.C.) – October 31, 2007 – Zomba Gospel/Quiet Water Entertainment is proud to announce the 2008 Stellar Award nominations for their artist DeWayne Woods. The debut artist’s project received five nominations: Song of the Year, for “Let Go”, written by P.J. Morton, New Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Urban Inspirational Single/Performance of the Year and Recorded Music Package of the Year (by Sean M. Kinney & Ronald Cadiz). 

The Stellar Award nominations were announced on October 23, 2007 from a press conference from Nashville, Tennessee.  The Stellar Awards will be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee on January 12, 2008.

Woods is thrilled about the honor.  “I am overwhelmed and grateful that my peers and mentors in the gospel music industry, considered me (during the Stellar Awards voting process),” says DeWayne.  “I am cognizant that it is rare for a new artist to make an immediate impact or gain accolades, in any genre, so I am very appreciative.”

Last year, Woods released his debut CD, Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet, to critical acclaim.  The song’s lead single, “Let Go”, has become an anthem of surrender and the track has peaked at the #4 spot on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs Chart.  The CD has reached #5 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart.  Riding the wave of the project’s success, the artist is currently on his first 25-city tour making stops in Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, Charlotte and Richmond.  The tour started on October 5^th and is closing out in Columbus, Ohio on November 18^th.

For more information on DeWayne Woods, log on to www.DeWayneWoods.com or www.MySpace.com/DeWayneWoods.

RichEscape Artist Minister Terrell Hunt Releases His Debut CD Awesome

Upcoming Performances Include Bobby Jones Gospel And True Worship Retreat New Artist Showcase

Multiple Award Winner Vickie Winans Hails Hunt as “One Of The Most Crazy-Gifted And Anointed Psalmists I've Had The Pleasure To Hear Or Meet!”

WASHINGTON, DC – August 31, 2007 – Independent Record Label, RICHESCAPE MUSIC celebrated the summer of 2007 with newly-signed artist, Minister Terrell Hunt on his debut CD release on Tuesday, July 24, 2007.  A uniquely gifted and anointed vocalist, songwriter and record industry trailblazer who is redefining the contemporary worshiper’s role, Hunt is already receiving rave reviews from the gospel industry including notable recording artists such as Vickie Winans and Jonathan Nelson.  Washington, D.C.-based artist is bringing worshipers to their knees and praisers to their feet with a collection of 15 stunning tracks offered directly to God.

Opening the musical collage of memorable music is the high-energy anthem, “Worship The Lord”.  With its banging beat and dynamic background vocals, the listener can’t help but “bless His name”.  “Worship The Lord” flows seamlessly into the beautifully-penned, lead single “This Is The Day”.  Another Terrell Hunt jewel, this one quickly catches the ear with its moving lyrics and complementary orchestral stylings.  Peppered with strains of contemporary Christian elements, the song speaks about the wonders the Lord has done.  Hunt has an uncanny ability to pull you into worship and praise with him.  This fact is no clearer than on the title track, “Awesome”.  Bringing the listener into the very throne room of God, the tune builds with classical yet contemporary melodies.

“Awesome” is overflowing with original Praise and Worship music and was assembled by a team of talented producers, arrangers, musicians, singers and engineers including Amos Saint Jean, Terrence Richburg, the late Raymond “Scotty Beats” Brown, Kevin Jackson, John Stoddart, Lloyd Barry, Mo' Horns, Michael Ripoll, Hunt himself along with many others.  Not a novice to the music industry, Hunt has ministered to audiences across the country with some of the finest in gospel music including Vickie Winans, Karen Clark-Sheard, Daryl Coley, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, BeBe Winans, Marvin Sapp, Vanessa Williams, Beverly Crawford, Tramaine Hawkins, and the list goes on. 

Once only imagined as a Spirit-filled dream, now Terrell’s vision of a long-awaited first solo recording project, “Awesome” released under the RichEscape Music label is now complete. Executive producer and co-producer Terrence Richburg declares that “This “Awesome” journey has involved a posture of prayer and many hours, a lot of effort, hard work, sacrifice, pain and tears by and from a lot of people, but when you listen to what God has created with His own hand it has all been worth it without any regrets.  God deserves all the glory from everyone from start to finish.”  Terrell proclaims, “It’s important for me to live daily in the presence of God.  My relationship with my creator is the lifeline of my ministry and career.  Fads fade, but lifestyle and relationship are eternal.”

Hunt recently completed taping his national television debut during the 2007 season of Bobby Jones Gospel performing his acclaimed single, "This Is the Day."  Slated to air in the fall, Hunt received a great response from the audience during the taping of the up-tempo praise tune.  He was also recently chosen as one of the seven finalists for the New Artist Showcase of the True Worship Retreat to be held in Newark, NJ on September 8^th.  Fast becoming one of the most popular worship conferences, guests include Richard Smallwood, Byron Cage, Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell, Donald Lawrence and many others.

For more information on Terrell Hunt, go to www.TerrellHunt.com, www.RichEscapeMusic.com or call 202.210.0314.  For interviews or press, contact Tehillah Enterprises PR at info@tehillahenterprisespr.com or call 1.888.844.7701.