RICKY DILLARD IN CONCERT:
Gospel icon Ricky Dillard continues to lift spirits and move feet with his gospel-meets-dance sound and exhilarating live performances. Often backed by a full gospel choir at his live shows, Dillard elevates his beloved tracks to a whole new level with his energetic conducting and awe-inspiring voice. Whether he's singing praises on "Amazing" or helping fans to see "The Light", Dillard never fails to inspire faith and love on his must-see concert tours.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Chicago-born Ricky Dillard was immersed in gospel culture from an early age, performing and then directing the youth choir at his church. After singing with the Southern California Community Choir and Brooklyn's Institutional Radio Choir, he began releasing his own recordings in the early '90s. He made his album debut in 1991 with The Promise, which featured a variety of gospel standards sung in collaboration with his New Generation Chorale. A string of popular albums followed, including several dance music and R&B-influenced albums like 1996's Worked It Out. Dillard marked his 20th anniversary as a recording artist in 2011 with the release of Keep Living, another impressive collection of faith-based songs that featured stellar vocal contributions from notable female gospel singers Jermia Cannon and Renee Crutchins. A humble and inspiring performer, Ricky Dillard continues to promote faith through music on perennial tours.
