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 Friday, July 4, 2025
ALBUMS Chad Cory America [DREAM] William Murphy Payback (Live) [Motown Gospel] Tenielle Neda The Way Of Love [Wings]
SINGLES AyeTJ Nothing Else - Single [Syntax] Nick Betzing Plead for Me Remix (ft. 1K Phew and Aha Gazelle) - Single [Syntax] Christian Back Now - Single [DREAM] Ryan Ellis More Than Enough (feat. Lee Vasi) - Single [Provident] Illbrio Feel This - Single (independent) KDNS Eternity - Single [Syntax] Prodi Da Prodigal Bibles & Blickys (ft. Selah the Corner & Da Commissioner) - Single [Syntax] Keith Reign Offering Of Praise - Single (independent) SNT. VINCENT Garden - Single [Syntax] Zippy, OnBeatMusic, QEW Kapow - Single [Syntax]
Next Friday, July 11, 2025
ALBUMS Hammock Nevertheless (independent) Jeremy Rosado The Waiting Room [Capitol CMG] Seph Schlueter Counting My Blessings [Provident] Stars Go Dim Roses [Curb]
SINGLES Jamie MacDonald Desperate (feat. Lauren Daigle) - Single [Capitol CMG] Joel Vaughn Get Over It - Single [DREAM] Phil Wickham Song of the Saints - Single [Fair Trade]
VINYL The Swirling Eddies Let's Spin! Vinyl [Girder] The Swirling Eddies Outdoor Elvis Vinyl [Girder] The Swirling Eddies Zoom Daddy Vinyl [Girder]