DeNetria Champ Sings Flawlessly!

TBGB note: I’ve been a strong supporter of DeNetria Champ for some time, and now that she’s received Oprah’s attention, perhaps this will be her season! Let’s hope!

DeNetria Champ Sings Flawlessly!
by Sheilah Belle (from The Belle Report)

Richmond, VA — JDI Recording artist DeNetria Champ, stopped by St. Paul’s Baptist Church on yesterday. Known for her hit single, “I Really Love You,” and to many sounding like Aretha Franklin, Champ actually sounds even better than her hit song. Before ending the song, Champ said, “Everyone thought it was Aretha, but praise be to God, He blessed me with an anointed voice for His glory and for that I thank Him.” The 10am and 12 noon congregations were almost in awe to hear this woman of God belt out such a powerful tune that matched her single, note for note.

Champ said, “It was during the last Stellar Awards when I met Aretha Franklin.” Rev. Jesse Jackson introduced us.” By this time the single was already being played in Franklin’s hometown of Detroit as well as many other cities across the country.” However Champ said, “It was a delight to finally meet the woman so many people have compared me to.”

Just last year, Champ was nominated for four Stellar Awards and three Grammy Awards. She was invited by Oprah Winfrey to sing at the “Legends Awards,” and because of her performance there, she will be appearing on Oprah in the coming weeks.