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, August 22, 2025
ALBUMS The Choir Room Love Never Fails [Centricity] Travis Greene Made in the South [Tribl] Lecrae Reconstruction [Reach] Lizzie Morgan Not My Will [Provident] Josiah Queen MT. ZION [Capitol CMG]
SINGLES John Allan Heaven Secrets - Single [Centricity] Seth Davey The Highs and Lows - Single (independent) Darlene Zschech, CeCe Winans Shout To The Lord - Single [The Fuel] Dex the nerd who loves Jesus GRACE - Single [Syntax] Drea LP & OnBeatMusic A Sign - Single [Syntax] Dust and Grace Hallelujah - Single [MTS] Anthony Evans You're Not Finished (feat. Kaleb Carson) - Single [SJP] Fepeste That's Okay - Single [Velvet Blue] Forrest Frank THE ROCK (feat. Crowder) - Single [River House / 10K] Good Weather Forecast Today (feat. Elijah Thomas) - Single [DREAM] J.Solo Fair Warning ft. Knaladeus - Single [Syntax] Tasha Layton The One You Love (feat. Rachael Lampa) - Single [BEC] Mainstream Worship Invitation - Single [DREAM Worship] Tyson Motsenbocker Future Seer - Single [Tooth & Nail] Polished Arrow Bitter Waters - Single [Polished Arrow] R.kitect, RJ Payne, m1L Lion King - Single [Syntax] Rave Jesus I Met God On The Dancefloor - Single [Provident] Saints in Exile & Czar Josh Becoming the Villain (Remix) - Single [Syntax] Mackenna Swann Focusing on the Light - Single [Rixon] tonyxtrotter Days of Old - Single [Syntax] tylerhateslife. brave. - Single [Syntax] V1 Worship Been So Faithful - Single [DREAM Worship] Zach Williams Hated - Single [Provident]
This Saturday, August 23, 2025
ALBUMS Brandon Hixson The Dawn of Mercy (independent)
Next Friday, August 29, 2025
ALBUMS Jenn Chenoweth Out To Get Me - EP (independent) Paul and Hannah McClure After Your Heart (Live) [Bethel]
SINGLES Ashes Awaken A Better Way - Single [MTS] CAIN Jesus Lifted Me (feat. Brooke Ligertwood) - Single [Provident] MATTHEWS Don't Stop 'Til - Single [Curb] Vineyard Worship Joy In Obedience - Single [Vineyard UK] Zane Walls Dry Bones - Single [DREAM]