Rico Dawson

Gospel • Goldsboro, 27530, US

Events

Jun62026
Show at Arts County of Wayne County (Local Wayne County Music Showcase)
Sat 18:00 · Arts County of Wayne County (Local Wayne County Music Showcase)
Goldsboro, NC
Apr252026
Show at Mt. Olive Pickle Festival
Sat 15:00 · Mt. Olive Pickle Festival
Mt Olive, NC
Mar212026
Show at Daffodil Festival
Sat 13:00 · Daffodil Festival
Fremont, NC
Mar292025
Show at Gospel Awakening Live Television Studio
Sat 13:00 · Gospel Awakening Live Television Studio
Clayton, NC
Feb12025
Show at Wallace-Rose Hill High School Fine Arts Auditorium (Wallace/Teachey, N
Sat 15:00 · Wallace-Rose Hill High School Fine Arts Auditorium (Wallace/Teachey, N
Teachey, NC
Oct192024
Show at Power House COGIC
Sat 12:00 · Power House COGIC
Elm City, NC
Sep212024
Show at Prayze Factor Awards
Sat 16:00 · Prayze Factor Awards
Morrow, GA
Aug102024
Show at (Let's Rejoice Together Free Concert) Christian Mission Center
Sat 16:00 · (Let's Rejoice Together Free Concert) Christian Mission Center
Carthage, NC
Jul212024
Show at Rejoice Summer Concert Tour
Sun 16:00 · Rejoice Summer Concert Tour
Raleigh, NC
Jun152024
Show at Jamz Out Juneteenth Celebration
Sat 15:00 · Jamz Out Juneteenth Celebration
Goldsboro, NC
Jun82024
Show at Undisputed Truth Ministry
Sat 16:00 · Undisputed Truth Ministry
Richmond, VA
Apr272024
Show at Mount Olive Pickle Festival (Praise Stage)
Sat 15:30 · Mount Olive Pickle Festival (Praise Stage)
Mount Olive, NC
Apr72024
Show at Power House COGIC
Sun 15:00 · Power House COGIC
Elm City, NC
Mar162024
Show at World Outreach Ministries
Sat 16:00 · World Outreach Ministries
Goldston, NC
Oct212023
Show at Worldoutreach Ministries
Sat 16:00 · Worldoutreach Ministries
Goldston, NC
Oct12023
Show at Downtown Durham Armory
Sun 17:00 · Downtown Durham Armory
Durham, NC
Aug192023
Show at Dunimus Outreach Ministries
Sat 17:00 · Dunimus Outreach Ministries
Rocky Mount, NC

About the Artist

Rico Leandray Dawson Musical Biography The musical journey of singer-songwriter Rico L. Dawson began in an improbable setting, the United States Army. While serving in the military, Rico became a member of the amateur R&B group, “Finesse.” As a founding member of this group, he not only performed but wrote the single “To Be With You.” His next foray into music provided formal training and experience. He left the army and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Industry Studies with a concentration in Music Business Administration at Elizabeth City State University. Other musical pursuits include joining an additional group, “Next Episode.” During his tenure with this group of performers, he co-wrote the soulful “A Lonely Night: and co-wrote “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.” The latter was recorded by “Next Episode” and featured on a CD compilation project, at his alma mater, entitled “Check the Resume: Vol. 1.” Later, he worked as an intern for Intersection Records, an independent record label. While there, he continued writing and composing. “Don’t Look No Further” is one of his best efforts during his tenure at the company. Circumstances brought Dawson back to his home state. Upon returning to the Carolinas, Rico began working with a local producer, Lee Tate. This collaboration birthed the songs “Promises” and “Come Back to Me” Soon after, in 1998, he participated in a music seminar sponsored by WNAA-FM radio station. In December of that year, he showcased his demo for the Philadelphia Music Conference in Philadelphia, PA. After taking a year away from the music scene, he returned in the spring of 2000 to collaborate on a local compilation CD “Goldsboro 27530.” On that CD, he co-wrote and recorded three songs, “All I Want to Do,” “Do You Wanna Dance,” and “Turn Away.” These three songs were well received on the underground circuit. In 2001, he co-wrote and sang background on the single “Take Our Time” on Richard Ashe’s debut independent CD, “Anticipation.” The single received positive feedback in the Durham, NC area. During that time, Rico began to teach music education in the Wayne County Public Schools. He wrote, produced, and arranged numerous original music selections for several schools from 2001 – 2004. 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 three-time nominee for Male Soloist of the Year ( 2020, 2021 and 2022) 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). Rico recently released his second album titled "Four Seasons".

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Events

Show at Arts County of Wayne County (Local Wayne County Music Showcase)

Show at Mt. Olive Pickle Festival

Show at Daffodil Festival

Show at Gospel Awakening Live Television Studio

Show at Wallace-Rose Hill High School Fine Arts Auditorium (Wallace/Teachey, N

Show at Power House COGIC

Show at Prayze Factor Awards

Show at (Let's Rejoice Together Free Concert) Christian Mission Center

Show at Rejoice Summer Concert Tour

Show at Jamz Out Juneteenth Celebration

Show at Undisputed Truth Ministry

Show at Mount Olive Pickle Festival (Praise Stage)

Show at Power House COGIC

Show at World Outreach Ministries

Show at Worldoutreach Ministries

Show at Downtown Durham Armory

Show at Dunimus Outreach Ministries