Stellar Awards Hits 2006 Includes Behind the Scenes Bonus DVD

Nashville, TN - Take home a piece of the 2006 Stellar Awards experience with the release of an all new, all inclusive CD & DVD project from Artemis Gospel. STELLAR AWARDS HITS 2006 is a 2-Disc set featuring songs from Stellar nominees Shirley Caesar, Mississippi Mass Choir, Deitrick Haddon, RiZen and many more. The special set includes an “All Access” DVD giving fans a once in a lifetime behind the scenes look at the popular Awards program. The amazing combo package will be in stores everywhere April 4, 2006.

The audio component to the set spotlights the nominees and winners from the past year. Included are the hit songs, “Again I Say Rejoice,” the Christmas hit “When He Came,” and “The Throne” from multiple nominees Israel Houghton, Martha Munizzi and Bishop Paul S. Morton respectively.

Additionally included is the memorable collaboration of Kirk Whalum and Jonathan Butler on the wonderful “Falling In Love With Jesus” which they performed together on the nationwide telecast as well as “Running Back To You” a true classic from Fred Hammond and Commissioned. Hammond was honored this year with the 2006 Most Notable Achievement Stellar Award for his countless contributions to the genre.

The exclusive bonus DVD is your virtual backstage pass to the Stellar Awards and is hosted by James “J.J.” Hariston of Youthful Praise and Gospel soulstress Lisa McClendon. Meet the team that brings the show together; from the Executive Producer to the Tape Operator; you get to see the actual nuts and bolts on how the Awards make it to air.

The hour-long DVD combines in-depth interviews, private dressing room moments with the artists and never before seen rehearsal footage to give YOU unprecedented access. STELLAR AWARDS HITS 2006 & Bonus DVD in stores everywhere April 4th.

Artemis Gospel

Artemis Gospel, a division of Artemis Records, is a privately held, New York-based company owned by Sheridan Square Entertainment. Artemis Gospel, based in Nashville, TN is currently home to a diverse group of Gospel artists including Grammy-Award winning and legend Shirley Caesar, Bishop Paul S. Morton, RiZen, Youthful Praise, Evelyn Turrentine-Agee, and recent signee Judith Christie McAllister.