'The Light' Shines On!

Ricky Dillard Smash Single Hits Top 5 on R&R Gospel Chart! 7th Episode Live in Toronto CD & DVD Limited Deluxe Edition In-Stores Now

NEW YORK, March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- People continue to see the light! Ricky Dillard and NEW G continue to bless listeners across the country with the smash single "The Light."

The single, an absolutely undeniable hit song that features Dillard's spirited praise, reached the number five slot on R&R's Gospel Chart this week with tremendous increased airplay. Dillard has made an impact every time he has performed this song including high-profile appearances at the Stellar Awards and Gospel Music Channel. The video of "The Light" from Dillard's LIVE DVD release continues to be seen on BET's Sunday morning program VIDEO GOSPEL.

Check out what radio has to say:

"'The Light' has an ole' school feel with a hip new twist. Ricky and
New G are magical....this is definitely a Sunday Morning Jam....!"
Effie Rolfe, Music Director
Clear Channel, AM 1390 Chicago

"The music ministry of Ricky Dillard has captivated gospel lovers for
years. When penmanship meets showmanship...then bring down the
house with powerful praise.....that's called a gospel hit! Pull out
your spiritual shades.....The Light is HOT!"
Tracy Bethea, Assistant Program/Music Director
WHAL Radio / 95.7 Hallelujah FM

"The Light is classic Ricky Dillard. Always the best combination of
hot choir sound and awesome band licks!"
Min. Prince Yelder, Music Director
AM 610 WAGG, Birmingham, Alabama

In addition to this incredible surging radio story, Dillard is riding an incredible wave of momentum as he continues to shine 'his light' with his current release 7th EPISODE LIVE IN TORONTO. Dillard most recently received his first-ever Dove Award nomination for 'Traditional Gospel Recorded Song' and the CD also maintains a top position on Billboard's Top Gospel Chart.

7th EPISODE LIVE IN TORONTO, 'Limited Deluxe Edition' is now available in-stores everywhere and includes both the CD and a full-length Live concert DVD. This exclusive CD/DVD set released on Dillard's own Animated Entertainment imprint, NuSpring Records and EMI Gospel and is the ultimate must-have for any Gospel music fan. The DVD features never-before seen concert footage that captures the energy, excitement and emotion of Dillard's live recording in Toronto last January.

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Source: NuSpring Records

CONTACT: Jojo Pada of Ignition PR, +1-201-227-6945,
ignitionpr@gmail.com, for NuSpring Records

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