KUDOS AND ACCOLADES
Ricardo Named As 'Best Of The Best'
Unmerited Chosen as One of 2005’s Top Album Picks Amidst Radio Success
August 5, 2005
CBN.com
Nashville, TN – Unmerited, new Waymaker Records recording artist Ricardo’s debut album, has been chosen as one of About.com’s "The Best of the Best" of 2005 Christian releases. The list includes the CD in the company of seven other projects by artists including Jars of Clay and Michael W. Smith.
"As the Christian / Gospel Music Guide for About, Inc. and the music editor for Holy Spirit Interactive, I listen to Christian music every day. Some of it is good. Some is even great. But every now and then a rare gem comes into my possession that outshines all of the rest. Ricardo's debut album, Unmerited, is one such gem,” comments the “The Best of the Best” list’s creator Kim Jones. “Its uplifting lyrics, musical excellence and Ricardo’s real heart for God were perfectly blended to create, in my opinion, the best album of 2005."
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About.com is not the only place where Ricardo is gaining recognition. The album’s first Inspo radio single -- “I Call Your Name” -- which reveals Ricardo’s reverential and loving view of God -- is currently in the Top 10 on the PDA Advisor Inspirational chart and continues to have upward momentum. The song is also enjoying a “Most Increased Plays” recognition as it continues to climb in the Top 20 on R&R’s Inspo chart and is poised to break into the Top 10 on the Christian Radio Weekly Inspirational chart. The second single off of Unmerited, “Come Down,” is currently going for adds on AC radio stations nationwide.
Unmerited, an unabashed celebration of Praise & Worship, is available on Waymaker Christian Music and is distributed by Word Distribution.
Courtesy of McCain & Co. Public Relations
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