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I’ve been with Ricky now for about twelve years.
The blessing that Ricky has taught me is not only ... There
is an artistry to it. You actually want to put God back into
Gospel, but there’s an artistry to it. When people come and
pay money to see your shows and pay money to see you
minister, there’s an aspect that you have to bring to the
stage. That is entertainment. There is a level of ministry,
but there’s also a level of entertainment. There’s also a
level of consistency.
er they put you ... Whether you’re an opener or a closer,
you close that show every time you get on the stage. I’ve
learned so much from him. Just even in longevity in the industry. Every time he puts out a record, you’re guaranteed
to have some hits on there. I pattern myself after a lot of the
things that I’ve learned from him.
Ricky’s been doing this thing for almost thirty
years. As long as he’s been in it, there’s never been a time
when they’ve mounted that stage and they didn’t give a
hundred percent energy, a hundred percent of everything
that they have. That’s what he’s taught me. He’s taught me
to leave it on the stage. When you hit that stage, wheth21 PAGE | ICONIC