Chicago native and American gospel powerhouse Ricky Dillard appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform his chart climbing single “All Of My Help,” from his newest live album Breakthrough: The Exodus via Motown Gospel. Dillard and his beautifully-boisterous New Generation Chorale have been iconic in the industry for over three-decades, helping him garner a number of accolades ranging from multiple Grammy and Dove Award nominations to several Stellar Awards and an NAACP Image Award. Clarkson showed her appreciation for the gospel luminary, describing Dillard as “a living legend.”
Last month, Ricky Dillard – the “legend in his own right" (Flaunt Mag) – shared his newest album and sophomore release with Motown Gospel, Breakthrough: The Exodus. Accompanied with live recordings and video performances for each song, Dillard and his New Generation Chorale deliver breathtaking harmonies and dynamic range. In 2020, Dillard released the Grammy nominated album Choirmaster, which he views as a “part one” of Breakthrough; he even goes on to describe the two releases as Sunday Morning and Sunday Evening recordings respectively. Having been a source of inspiration for artists ranging from Kirk Franklin to Kanye West, Breakthrough: The Exodus is Dillard’s latest and most thrilling chapter in a career that spans thirty years.
This Thursday, July 7, 2022
SINGLES Jetty Rae Sad Omen - Single (independent) Rusty Shipp What's Kraken? - Single (independent)
This Friday, July 8, 2022
ALBUMS Andy Hunter The Prayer (independent) Naomi Raine Journey [Tribl] Switchfoot interrobang (Deluxe Edition) [Fantasy] Tye Tribbett All Things New [Motown Gospel/Capitol CMG]
SINGLES Steven Curtis Chapman Don't Lose Hope - Single [Provident] Local Sound My Confidence - Single [Integrity] Thrive Worship Coming Back - Single [Integrity] Vineyard Worship UK Room At The Table - Single [Integrity] Worship For Everyone Love in Action - Single [Integrity]
Next Friday, July 15, 2022
ALBUMS 3 Heath Brothers Into the Deep [Crossroads] Awaken Music Move of Heaven [The Fuel] Ryan Ellis Ryan Ellis [Provident]
SINGLES Meredith Mauldin & UPPERROOM You Gave (feat. Abbie Gamboa) - Live - Single [DREAM]