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Since the age of three, Ricky Dillard watched church choirs. His Grandma used to stand Little Ricky on top of his baby potty and he would direct and sing. At five years old, he began directing the junior choir at St. Bethel Baptist Church. In 1981, he formed the first gospel choir at Bloom High School. “There were so many church kids there and they liked to sing,” he says. “So, I started a group called Ricky Dillard and Company and we sang at school. One of my teachers, Don Bondurant, said, ‘you should start a gospel choir’ and I did.” In spite of his love for performing, Dillard thought his future lay in radio announcing. He attended Columbia College for a couple of years, but dropped it because “The curriculum bored me and I was really tired of school anyway.” He took a job as a front desk clerk at a Holiday Inn and later worked as a file clerk while performing in a professional back-up group called Love, Salvation & Devotion (LSD) on the weekends.
In 1984, Dillard joined the late Milton Brunson’s Thompson Community Singers. At the same time, he started hanging out with renowned club DJ Frankie Knuckles and began recording dance and hip-hop records. Aside from a half dozen-guest appearances on various dance tracks, Dillard recorded his own album “Let The Music Use You” which was released in Europe and was imported into the United States. In spite of his growing success in the club market, Dillard says, “My heart was in the gospel. I always wanted to do gospel. The other stuff was just an opportunity to record. I wanted to bring a more contemporary style into gospel for choirs.” It’s those contemporary innovations in gospel that have caught Kirk Franklin and the Winans explaining their motivations to the more sanctified members of the church at times. “I don’t criticize because I believe all music was created to praise God and all we’re doing is taking back what the devil stole from us and using it to please God.”
Dillard says God led him to found the New Generation Chorale in 1988. The next year they won the McDonald’s Chicagoland Choir competition. One day he met producer Butch McGee in a parking lot. McGee had heard of him and signed Dillard’s group on their reputation alone. New G’s first album The Promise was released in 1990 and won them a Grammy® nomination and a GMWA Excellence award in 1991. The next year the choir was featured in Steve Martin’s movie “Leap of Faith.” By the time their second live album A Holy Ghost Take Over debuted in 1993, Dillard was a consultant on Whoopie Goldberg’s “Sister Act II” movie and the choir had appeared on a PBS Television Special “Going Home To Gospel” featuring Patti La Belle and Albertina Walker. In 1994, New G won their first Stellar Award for contemporary choir of the year and recorded all the background vocals for Gospel Queen Albertina Walker’s Stellar Award winning album He Keeps On Blessing Me. “It was a delight to work with the Queen,” Dillard laughs just thinking of the experience. “She keeps me laughing.” In 1995, New G’s third album “Hallelujah” was released and the choir had its first club hit. They collaborated with Frankie Knuckles and Adeva on Walkin’ from their Welcome to the Real World album. The Virgin Records single became a Top 20 hit on Billboard magazine’s club chart.
By 1996, New G had moved to Detroit-based Crystal Rose Records. Their debut Worked It Out sold 30,000 pre-orders out of the box. New G had their biggest promotional push yet. The album premiered at Dillard’s alma mater before 1,500 screaming students. They capped the push off with a listening party/concert at the Cubby Bear nightclub and a Record Town appearance that rang up almost $10,000 in one day sales. The album quickly jumped to the Billboard gospel top ten and stayed on the chart for months. Then, in 2000 the group leaped back on the charts with the scorcher No Limit CD. The single The Holy Place, a classic choir vocal with a subtle hip-hop rhythm, buoyed the sales. Beginning back in 1997, the group made their first tour of Europe where they were particularly successful in Germany. “I was surprised that we were so embraced,” Dillard says. “But years before I told the choir that we were going to be international and God made that happen for us.” Aside from international acclaim, the group has opened for Patti LaBelle and Bonnie Raitt among others. In 2004, the group released top seller, Unplugged… The Way Church Used To Be, an album that revisited traditional church choir anthems and incorporated the “Ricky Dillard Sound”.
Now in a new stage in his life, Ricky decided to take more control of career. In 2006, he parted ways with Crystal Rose Records and started his own label, Animated Entertainment Inc. With backing from Alliant Music Group and EMI Gospel, this company is ready to soar. The first project from the label is the new Ricky Dillard & New G project entitled The 7th Episode: “Live in Toronto”. This historical project will definitely delight the ears of many as it truly defines a new level of ministry for Ricky & his aggregation.
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Amazing
Ricky Dillard & New G Lyrics
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(You're Amazing) You're Amazing
(You're Amazing) You're Amazing
(So Amazing) So Amazing
(You're Amazing) You're Amazing
(You're Amazing) You're Amazing
(You're Amazing) You're Amazing
You cause the sun, the sun and moon to shine
I'm so glad you're mine
Oh I'm glad to say you're mine
(We Stand) We stand
(In Awe of You) in awe of you
(Amazed) Amazed (at the things You do) in the things you do
(You're holy) You're holy
(Worthy is the Lamb) worthy is the Lamb
(Who was slain) who was slain (For me) for me
(We Stand) We stand
(In Awe of You) in awe of you
(Amazed) Amazed (at the things You do) in the things you do
(You're holy) You're holy
(Worthy is the Lamb) worthy is the Lamb
(Who was slain) who was slain (For me) for me
No one compares to you, no one compares to you
No one compares to you
You're Amazing, you're Amazing
No one compares to you, no one compares to you
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The lyrics to the song "Amazing" by Ricky Dillard and New G's is a celebration of God's greatness and power. The song is an expression of gratitude, acknowledging that God is the one who causes the sun and moon to shine, and that there is no one like Him. The repetition of the phrase "You're Amazing" throughout the song emphasizes the awe and wonder that the singer feels towards God.
The first verse of the song acknowledges God's power, and the second verse emphasizes His holiness and the fact that He is worthy of praise. The chorus repeats the phrase "We stand in awe of You" and "You're holy, worthy, amazing," highlighting the reverence that the singer has towards God.
The song serves as a reminder that no one compares to God, and that He is the source of all our blessings. The repetition of the phrase "no one compares to you" emphasizes the idea that there is no one else like God.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of worship and gratitude towards God. The repetition of the phrase "You're Amazing" serves to reinforce the central message of the song - that God is truly amazing and worthy of praise.
Line by Line Meaning
(You're Amazing) You're Amazing
The subject of the song, which is addressed throughout the chorus, is acknowledged to be amazing over and over again.
(So Amazing) So Amazing
The amazement over the subject is reaffirmed.
You cause the sun, the sun and moon to shine
The subject is praised for their power to make the celestial bodies of the sun and moon shine.
I'm so glad you're mine
The singer expresses their gratitude for being in a personal relationship with the amazing subject.
Oh I'm glad to say you're mine
The singer enthusiastically reaffirms their happiness that the amazing subject is in their life.
(We Stand) We stand
The singer acknowledges a position of admiration in relation to the subject by stating that they stand in reverence.
(In Awe of You) in awe of you
The singer expresses deep admiration and respect for the subject by stating they are in awe of them.
(Amazed) Amazed (at the things You do) in the things you do
The singer is stupefied by the incredible things the subject does and celebrates them for it.
(You're holy) You're holy
The subject is praised for their pure and divine nature.
(Worthy is the Lamb) worthy is the Lamb
The singer acknowledges that the subject is worthy of high praise and honour, calling them the lamb of God.
(Who was slain) who was slain (For me) for me
The singer acknowledges the sacrifice made by the subject in a religious context, where the Lamb of God was slain for humanity's sins.
No one compares to you, no one compares to you
The sing praises the subject's uniqueness and superior qualities that are unmatched by anyone else.
You're Amazing, you're Amazing
The chorus returns to the central theme of the subject's amazing and unparalleled nature.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TIFFANY MCGHEE
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Kim Slaughter
Whereis the full vversion of this song
Kyle Bannister
I was 29 when I left prison. I had NOTHING. I refused to go back to what put me in jail. I Prayed and worked. Worked and Prayed. Today I'm 41. Home Owner and Business owner. 2 of my 3 kids live with ME! My daughter works for her DADDY!!!! and so will my sons when time comes. THAT'S why GOD is AMAZING to ME! I can Testify.
Adam Silber
Love it..best to you
Heather Porter
Thank you for sharing your testimony!
Ramiyah Jones
That is an awesome testimony and God continue to bless you.
Lakeisha Gordon
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Phill-losophy Roberts
Thank you Brother Bannister,that is a amazing testimony! There's hope for me.
Madison Washington
I feel the spirit cover me and get chills whenever i hear this.
YOURE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Judilyn Creach
@T Jaxkson I can in in
Judilyn Creach
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