Teen Pop Star Chantel 'Chani' Christie Nominated for 2009 Martin Luther King County Jr. Executives Awards for Excellence in Hip-Hop at MUSICA Festival

Teen Pop Star Chantel 'Chani' Christie Nominated for 2009 Martin Luther King County Jr. Executives Awards for Excellence in Hip-Hop at MUSICA Festival

Chantel 'Chani' Christie also set to Perform In Her Native City

SEATTLE, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Chantel "Chani" Christie, daughter of NBA power couple, Doug and Jackie Christie, has been announced as one of the headlining acts for the January 17, 2009 Martin Luther King County Jr. Executives Awards for Excellence in Hip-Hop at MUSICA Festival. In addition to the festival she will also perform at the 37th Legislative District Democratic Inauguration Celebration for President Elect Barack Obama following the event.

Through Hip-Hop, the event seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by showcasing artists' voices and talents. Chani Christie has been nominated as one of the ten finalists to receive the prestigious Hip-Hop Award and is one of the many talented artists slated to perform at the Columbia City Theater. Additional Jean Rah Fya Records recording artists Popular Teen group Small Change and R&B sensation Bobby Tinsely are also scheduled to be featured during Chani's performances.

Chantel "Chani" Christie, the YMCA Youth Spokesperson, continues to reach the youth through her music. Chani is also making a difference with her ambassadorship as the United States youth ambassador for HIV/AIDS. The teen pop sensation has a passion to lead youth across the world to follow their dreams.

"Being a teenager today and being able to find someone positive to look up to can be a challenge, so I make it a priority to be that person for the youth. I'm truly honored to be performing at these special events for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the celebration for the inauguration of our new president Barack Obama. Dr. King has opened the doors so that I may be able to follow my dreams, and I aspire to do that for others," Chani comments.

Seattle's hit station, KUBE 93 FM, will webcast MUSICA Festival events on KUBE 93.com, 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. (PST), Saturday, January 17th. The evening will feature panels, including Hip-Hop: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, and Hip-Hop addresses youth violence.

About Chantel "Chani" Christie: Chani hails from Seattle WA and already claims the titles of author, model, actress, recording artist, and spokesperson. This 15 year old United States youth ambassador is making her mark by leading the youth across the world to follow their dreams. Chani recently launched her TV Show "Chani's Story," an original reality web television series about her life and her story. The show allows teens to see the reality of breaking into show biz from the inside, and that it takes hard work and courage to succeed.

About MUSICA Festival: Celebrating Hip-Hop and its impact on music, diversity, lifestyle, and culture worldwide. This four-day event also honors the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hip-Hop is still a voice for social change. Like Dr. King, Hip-Hop is controversial. As a worldwide phenomenon Hip-Hop serves as an outlet for oppressed people. Through Hip-Hop, the festival seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. King by showcasing artists' voices and talent.

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