Double #1s Mark Career Milestone for Ricky Dillard

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AWARD-WINNING GOSPEL SUPERSTAR RICKY DILLARD GARNERS DOUBLE #1s MILESTONE WITH #1 GOSPEL ALBUM AMAZING AND #1 LEAD SINGLE “AMAZING”

NASHVILLE, TN (June 26, 2014) – Acclaimed Gospel superstar, choir master, songwriter and producer Ricky Dillard continues to blaze trails in his celebrated 25-year career with a milestone double #1s, as his new live album Amazing, and the lead single “Amazing,” both hit the latest charts at #1.  Garnering Dillard’s first simultaneous #1s, Ricky Dillard & New G’s much-praised new album release Amazing, remains atop Billboard’s Gospel Albums Chart to mark a second consecutive week at #1, while the inspiring lead single “Amazing” ascends to the top of the Gospel Radio chart.          

Following on the #1 album debut for Dillard’s ninth album, the much-anticipated 13-track album has stirred up listeners with Dillard & New G’s signature powerhouse style, delivering songs extolling grace, strength in faith, and more on tracks from “Grace” and “I Believe” to “Always There” with Le’Andria Johnson, “Everything” and “Grateful” with Byron Cage.  With numerous accolades from fans and critics, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution declaring the “Amazing” single “soul-stirring,” Gospel Pundit praising the album for its “singable and contagious hits,” and four stars from The Black Gospel Blog as “quintessential Ricky Dillard & New G in full voice and fine form,” among others, Amazing soars as another show-stopping album showcasing Dillard’s hit-making talents that will continue to impact music ministry worldwide.  Ricky Dillard continues to travel the country this summer, with upcoming dates in Tennessee, Florida and more.     

Ricky Dillard & New G: Amazing (Light Records/Entertainment One Music)