Rico Leandray Dawson
Musical Biography
In 2004, Rico gave his life to Christ, thus putting him on a different path, musically. He no longer produced music for man’s glory, but for God’s glory. He began to put together gospel music selections, and with God’s help, he produced numerous contemporary gospel music selections. In 2006, Rico wrote and produced his debut contemporary gospel CD, “It’s Time.” Unfortunately, financial challenges prohibited the single from garnering commercial success. Dawson was delayed but not deterred. He used this respite to establish a stronger relationship with Christ. To that end, he has written, produced, and recorded several spiritual and reverent songs. Rico’s desire is that through his music that the body of Christ is edified, God is glorified, and the unbeliever is inspired to repent and turn to the Lord. He is currently a choir director at Springfield Middle School as well. While being assigned as a music educator, he has penned lyrics for a jazz composition performed by the De Sayles jazz band in 2015. Rico’s debut gospel album titled “Suppose to Be” was released in April 2021.
Rico is a four-time nominee for Male Soloist of the Year (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024) category by Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards. Rico was also Season 14 nominee (2021) by Prayze Factor Awards in several categories (Urban (Solo), Rhythm & Praise (Solo), Inspirational (Solo), Contemporary Christian, New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year). Prayze Factor Awards (2024) nominee in the categories of Urban Solo artist of the year and Rhythm and Praise solo artist of the year. Rico released the first single from his second album titled “Four Seasons”, the single (Four Seasons) in May 2023 He has released another from the “Four Seasons album titled “Trust in the Lord’s Plans” in January 2024. The album “Four Seasons” was recently released in April 2024.
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