I am a musician (singer / songwriter) that has had many influences. As a young man I listened and was influenced by Journey, Kansas, Styx, Boston, Led Zepplin, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Eagles, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, and many others. As I grew older and became more involved with my church, I gravitated toward contemporary Christian artists such as Wayne Watson, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Michael English, Ray Boltz, Casting Crowns, Philips Craig & Dean, and others. Recently I have returned to my first love - Contemporary Christian Music. It is my prayer that God will open doors within this ministry and hopefully, in the future, I will be able to record and share some of the great music that God has given me. In January of 2007 I had the priviledge of Recording my first EP of original songs with The Tyler Music Group in Nashville Tnn. This has been a wonderful experience to record and work with some of the best musicians in the world. I was also fortunate and blessed to have been associated with my producer, William Smith, that believed in my songs and took a chance on a new unsigned artist. I am married to my beautiful wife, Terry of 6 months and we live in Anniston, AL. I have a daughter, Bethany that is the joy of my life. Bethany is a Graduate of Jacksonville State University, with a major in Elementary Education - She has recently taken a job at Alexandria Elementary School as a Third Grade Teacher - Bethany loves, children and will be a great teacher. I also have a step-son, Taylor that is 14 yr old and is in the 8th grade at White Plains Middle School in the Anniston / Oxford area. I am presently self-employed as a Home Designer in the Anniston area. I am also a graduate of the University of Alabama, and have a passion for Crimson Tide Football - ROLL TIDE!!!! I love all sports, especially golf, and the outdoors. However, music is my passion.
Jami says
thank you - you are very kindTalesha Hogan says
Hi Rickey,Thank you for being my friend. I didn't know I had that setting on myspace. =) I'll find you there and add you... and change that setting! God bless, Talesha
Tim Hellard & Sugar Cane says
Thanks for being a friend and good luck in all you do.John Barnes says
Thanks for the friendship as well! Have a great weekend!Jeremy Duggins says
Hey it sounds like we are in similiar situations. I have been singing Christian music for about 10 years now and I have just started writing some country. I have spent so much money on my Christian demo that I really don't have the money to spend to do another really good recording. It is very frustrating! Are you a member of NSAI. They have really been a great help to me. If you are not a member, you should check it out!Jeremy Duggins says
Hey, thanks so much for your message and kind words. It really means alot. I haven't been on music nation long either so it takes me a while to figure all of this out too! I saw that you are in Contemporary Christian music, thats what I sing mostly too! It seems we have alot in common, music, families, etc. I am so busy my music doesn't come first but when I get a chance I try to work at it. Great to hear from you and please keep in touch and let me know how your music is going. I actually just got some good news from the Nashville Songwritters Association that a copy of my song "Thank You" was taken by a publisher at a luncheon. They were maybe interested in trying to get the song in a movie. Its just in talks right now, and if they decided they really like the song, they will start promoting it to movies. It was encouraging! God Bless you and best of luck in the competition.Tim Scullion says
Thanks for the props! I see you have a lot of the same influences I have. I also play in a contemporary Christian band. Hope you do well on Music Nation. TimBree Stevens says
best of luck to you Rickey!bree stevens