Annual Gospel Night
As a multiple award-winning, dynamic performer, vocalist, songwriter and leader, Ricky Dillard is a minister of the gospel and anointed though his steeped choir direction, carving a dazzling career with a creative brilliance unparalleled among gospel’s most innovative artists. Navigating through the musical waters over the years, Ricky Dillard was bestowed the title of Choir Master, garnering international renown and Grammy nominations, with show-stopping live performances and choreography that take fans worldwide on a powerful spiritual journey. The New G sound the Choir Master has established over the years consists of “full, big sound in the vocals.” Mixing vibrato with the tone to creatively sing sounds and clearly articulate words, the authenticity that Ricky delivers on is sought after by other choirs. Having dutifully celebrated his silver edition 25th anniversary in 2013, Ricky Dillard and his choir New G continues to lead the way in celebrating this music milestone, delivering the cutting-edge sounds and songwriting that have been a hallmark in his acclaimed ministry on his live-recorded ninth album, the aptly-titled Amazing, on Animated Entertainment/Light Records/Entertainment One Music.
Mike Willis & the Called
Born July 1, 1987 in Brooklyn, New York, Mike Willis is an American gospel music singer, songwriter, composer, keyboardist, organist, choir director and founder of one of New York’s most popular gospel groups, Mike Willis and The Called. In 2010, Mike Willis and The Called released their singles “No Words” and “Favor Rain,” and in 2012, released the Favor Rainalbum. This year, Mike released the single “I AM!” to radio. It is currently being played on NY’s 1190AM WLIB and other stations nationwide. Mike plans to continue to spread the gospel of Jesus through song and expressions of worship for the rest of his life.