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Nashville, TN (March 1, 2006)
More than likely youve already heard Stephanie Dotsons distinctive
powerful vocals and probably didnt realize it. It may have been on BET in 2003
when she won the 2nd Annual GOSPEL DREAM American-Idol-Esque
singing competition. But it probably was this weekend when you, like many
others, saw the hilarious movie Madeas Family Reunion.
Stephanie Dotson was on the big screen doing what she does best --- Sing!
In the pivotal family reunion
scene, Stephanie shared the screen with giants Maya Angelou and Cicely Tyson and
belted out the Negro Spiritual Pray On. It was her emotive voice that
drove the scene and as music often does it brought everything together.
I was completely, totally
awe-struck, said Dotson of her role in Madeas Family Reunion. It was
an unbelievable experience to have amazing women like Maya [Angelou] and Cicely
Tyson tell me that I had blessed them with my singing that was really a
blessing to me.
Madea creator Tyler Perry
knew the moment he heard her voice that she was the one for the part. Stephanie
is truly anointed and amazing, he said. Her emotional rendition of Pray On
was the perfect choice for my movie.
Stephanies journey actually
started three years ago when she first heard about a singing contest at her
church. The experience brought her all the way to the finals and to the release
of her debut project, MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN, which hits stores on March
28, 2006. A blend of classic gospel, catchy-dance tracks, pop ballads and
worship songs this album is a culmination of Dotsons hard work and
determination, that features the stand-out cuts Give Him Glory,
The Sun Will Shine After While, featuring the Bishop Paul S. Morton;
Cant Nobody, and I Do Believe.
Check out Stephanie Dotson in
Madeas Family Reunion and on her new album MIRACLES STILL
HAPPEN in stores everywhere, March 28th!
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