June Rochelle Shines at JET Magazine Event

Nashville, TN - Urban songstress June Rochelle turned heads at JET Magazine's first annual "Club JET Family Health & Fitness Affair," held at Washington Park in Chicago, Ill. June joined an A-list of some of the hottest R&B artists in the country to provide entertainment at the event, including multiple Grammy, Stellar & Dove Award-winning gospel artist, Darius Brooks; Usher's new R&B group, One Chance; South Carolina recording artist Cheri Maree and Chicago natives Elliott Trent and MPrint.

Hosted by comedian/actor BLT and WYCA Rejoice 102.3 FM Radio's Darryl King, the outdoor health and fitness event was aimed at improving the energy, endurance and overall health of families. The affair offered group workouts, kid activities, workshops, health screenings, exhibitor booths, sampling and gift bags, as well as celebrity meet & greets and live entertainment. Special guests included former member of the soul and funk band Zapp, Shirley Murdock; fitness trainer Donna Richardson and NFL running backs Thomas Jones (Chicago Bears) and Julius Jones (Dallas Cowboys).

After hearing June Rochelle's performance, JET Magazine senior editor Clarence Waldron exclaimed, "She was fantastic!" and a photo from that performance is featured in the current issue of JET Magazine which is on stands now through Friday. Waldron adds to an already impressive string of accolades for the songstress. June has outpaced some of the nation's top Grammy winners as she continues to build momentum on video and radio charts nationwide. Her radio single "For All The Love" recently hit the number one position on the En Sound Top 20 and Gospel Showcase Radio Network's Top 10 Playlist charts. The video for "For All The Love" recently appeared on the BET Top 100 video chart and garnered more plays than superstar Grammy Award winners including The Black Eyed Peas, LL Cool J and Mary Mary.

June Rochelle's gifts and vocal prowess are brilliantly apparent on her first national release, Changing Places, earning her En Sound Music Award nominations for "Female Vocalist of the Year" and "Song of the Year" for her hit single "For All The Love." The album was recently selected as the CD pick of the week by "Access Hollywood." Christened the "Melodic Queen of Soul and Inspiration" by her fans, June's work continues to receive impressive reviews from consumers and industry insiders alike. Tracey Artis, CEO for I Hear Music, Inc., calls June Rochelle "a must for all gospel lovers." Reginald Marshall, Program Director of Gospel Showcase Radio Network, raves, "I have heard a lot of artists over the years, but no artist, especially a female artist, has captured my attention like June Rochelle."

On a mission to soothe and uplift listeners with her soulful voice and message of hope, the Indianapolis native has stood before tens of thousands of people to share the stage and sing alongside legendary performers Celine Dion and Diana Ross. But her most profound performances have been in the humble service of people in need, in church pews or behind prison walls, encouraging soul-battered people to continue to strive forward. "My purpose on this road will always be to help ordinary people make it through another day," says June.

In addition to her accomplishments in the recording studio, June Rochelle opened for Yolanda Adams on the "Today" tour and has performed before Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, among other luminaries. June has even hosted her local TV talk show, "Joy in Our Town" on WLCJ-TBN, spotlighting topics like kids with disabilities, elder abuse and other topics of interest to local viewers.

Changing Places released April 4, 2006 on Vision Entertainment Media Group and is distributed through Pyramid/Fontana, a division of Universal Music Group. Vision Entertainment Media Group brings an array of gospel music to the world, offering a unique appeal and musical dimension to reach beyond the walls of the church and into the world with an inspired word, while maintaining the integrity and victory of the Gospel. For more information about Vision Entertainment Media Group and June Rochelle, visit www.vemgonline.com and www.junerochelle.com.

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