Atlanta, GA – The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association are happy to announce that gospel music icon Dottie Peoples will be performing Sunday during a Power to End Stroke Event at World Won For Christ Family Life Ministries, 1125 E. 36^th St. North, Tulsa, OK, during the Feb. 24 service, which begins at 10 a.m.

There will be health screenings before and after the service as part of a new high blood pressure-lowering program.

Speakers from the American Stroke Association will encourage the audience to make lifestyle changes that will reduce blood pressure and lower the risk of stroke.

Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death for all Americans, and it has an even higher prevalence among African Americans.

African Americans have almost twice the risk of first-ever stroke compared with whites, and blacks 35 to 54 years of age have four times the risk for stroke.

The good news is that everyone can reduce the chance of having a stroke by learning the risk factors and working with a doctor to reduce personal risk.

The American Heart Association has identified seven steps for improving cardiovascular health and reducing risk for heart disease and stroke:

1. Don’t smoke
2. Maintain a healthy weight
3. Get active
4. Eat better
5. Control cholesterol
6. Manage blood pressure
7. Reduce blood sugar

The most significant risk factor for both heart attack and stroke is high blood pressure. One in three Americans has high blood pressure and may not even realize it. That’s why high blood pressure is often called the “silent killer.”

The American Heart Association has a new program to monitor and lower blood pressure, and visitors to the Dottie Peoples event will have the opportunity to have their blood pressure checked and register for the monitoring program.

By reducing blood pressure through losing weight, eating more fruits and vegetables, and reducing sodium consumption to 1,500 mg per day, people can significantly reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.

To learn more, the public is invited to hear Dottie Peoples perform at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at World Won For Christ Family Life Ministries, 1125 E. 36^th St. North, Tulsa, OK.

Dottie Peoples is one of the most well-loved, respected and honored vocalists in the industry today. She has earned nominations and awards in every category available to her, including Best Traditional Gospel Album Dove Award in 2000 and Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year Stellar Award in 2004. She has also won the prestigious James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award. Altogether, she has 56 prestigious awards, nominations and recognitions.

Dottie’s CD, I GOT THIS- LIVE, is now on iTunes! Here’s the link to take a listen to songs or purchase the CD:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-got-this-live/id592535293

ATLANTA (February 5, 2013) – Grammy ® Award- nominated, Dove, Stellar, GMWA, NAACP Image Award-Winning Singer DOTTIE PEOPLES releases I GOT THIS – LIVE!, today and launches a simultaneous multi-city promotional tour with performances at churches, stops at radio, and television appearances in support of the new CD.

“I’m excited to get out on the road and share my new music with everyone,” said Dottie. “We have many performances and events planned over the next few months, and I’m looking forward to ministering in cities up and down the east coast.”

I Got This – Live! is released by Peoples’ independent label DP Muzik Group with sales and distribution through Thirty Tigers/Sony/RED and Provident. The collection of 13 tracks features Dottie at her finest – praise and worship, contemporary and traditional gospel music delivered through her signature powerhouse vocals. Recorded at Siloam Church International in College Park, Ga., I Got This – Live! includes songs such as the title cut and radio single “I Got This,” the classic “Everything Must Change,” and praise and worship songs “Welcome” and “Manifest Your Glory.”

“I Got This” debuted on the Gospel Radio Monitored Chart at #29 and is gaining momentum. Fans can purchase the single online from iTunes and all digital retailers. Dottie is on the road making stops at churches, special events, radio and media outlets across the country in support of the single and CD release.

Performances                              City/State                  Date

Glory Tabernacle                         Bridgeton, NJ           February 4
Sharon Baptist Church                Philadelphia, PA       February 5
Mt. Ennon Baptist Church           Clinton, MD               February 6
St. Paul’s Baptist Church            Richmond, VA           February 7

ATLANTA, Ga – Grammy ® Award- nominated, Dove, Stellar, GMWA, NAACP Image Award-Winning Singer DOTTIE PEOPLES is set to release her highly-anticipated CD I Got This – Live! on February 5, 2013 through her independent label DP Muzik Group with sales and distribution through Thirty Tigers/Sony/RED and Provident. The eponymous debut single from I Got This – Live! is impacting Gospel radio and available through iTunes and all digital retailers.

“I’m excited to share my new music with all of my fans,” said Peoples. “There is nothing more important to me than ministry and being able to see the power of music impact and inspire people. It is my prayer that this new CD will encourage people.”

I Got This – Live! is a collection of 13 tracks featuring Dottie at her finest – praise and worship, contemporary and traditional gospel music delivered through her signature powerhouse vocals. Recorded at Siloam Church International in College Park, Ga., I Got This – Live! includes songs such as the title cut and radio single “I Got This,” the classic “Everything Must Change,” and praise and worship songs “Welcome” and “Manifest Your Glory.”

“I Got This” is making strides at Gospel radio, and fans can purchase the single online from iTunes and all digital retailers. Peoples is planning a winter tour making stops at churches, special events, radio and media outlets across the country in support of the single and CD release.

“Getting out in churches, singing with choirs and the church family is where I belong,” said Peoples. “By the time I leave the stage, I want to have an impact on somebody’s life.”

For upcoming tour dates, the latest news, photos, stream of songs from the upcoming CD, and more, check out this newly launched website, www.dottiepeoples.com, ‘like’ Dottie on Facebook at facebook.com/dottie peoples “official fan page” and follow her on twitter.com/dpmuzikgroup.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Atlanta, GA – April 12, 2012) – Stellar & Dove Award winner, and Grammy nominated Dottie Peoples has announced that former head of Atlanta International Records Alan Freeman has been named President of DP Muzik Group effective immediately. DP Muzik Group is the Atlanta based record label that she founded and launched in 2008. Dottie Peoples serves as CEO & Founder.
“Joining forces with Alan again feels great” said Dottie Peoples. “We had tremendous success together for many years at Atlanta International Records, and I am confident that Alan is the right person to lead DP Muzik Group into our future. His valuable experience and strong leadership will help DP Muzik Group chart our God given course as we plan ahead for the years to come.”
Dottie was a recording artist signed to Freeman’s Atlanta International Records in 1992, and enjoyed tremendous success with hits like “On Time God” and “Testify” of which she recorded with her beloved The Peoples Choice Chorale.