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Louis, Ali, Frazier, Mayweather - the greatest champs... And then there's "The Champ"...DeNetria Champ; multiple Grammy and Stellar Award nominated soul singer and actress. Her new album, "Inseparable" - due for release in 2023... DeNetria's illustrious musical career began singing backing vocals for artists such as James Ingram, Patti LaBelle and Barry Wright. In 2006, the breakthrough came when her debut solo album, "I Really Love You", earned her first Stellar Award nominations for "Best New Artist '', "Best Song of the Year", "Best Single/Female Gospel Artist" and "Best New Contemporary Gospel Album". This was followed in the same year by three Grammy nominations for, "Best New Artist '', "Best Song of the Year", and "Best New Contemporary Gospel Album". Shortly after the album's release, DeNetria's incredible voice attracted the attention of Oprah Winfrey who invited her to sing at the "Oprah Winfrey Legends Ball". There she gave a stunning performance among a "Who's Who" of the world's greatest vocalists including BeBe Winans, Shirley Caesar, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams and Patti LaBelle. Her musical appeal knows no bounds having also performed and recorded with jazz artist Norman Brown, Italian songwriter Zucchero Fornaciari and Euro House duo, Sunkids. DeNetria's first appearance on the silver screen was in the 1993 movie, "Sugar Hill '' starring Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright. In 2007, she starred in "This Christmas" alongside Chris Brown, Loretta Divine and Idris Elba, in which she performed an acclaimed version of "O Holy Night". DeNetria Champ's God-given vocal talents also garnered appearance on, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, The Bernie Mac Show, White House Tribute - President Bill Clinton, Prince Albert of Monaco TV Special and The Arsenio Hall Show. Denetria Champ is regarded by her peers as one of the finest female vocalist to grace any stage, Her unequivocal talent inspired Oprah Winfrey to declare, "Denetria Champ is simply incredible! I absolutely love her!"