Ricardo Ángel Sánchez (born October 2, 1967) is an American Christian musician, guitarist, and worship leader, who is a Grammy-nominated GMA Dove Award-winning songwriter. He has released four albums, Unmerited, Oh What a God, It's Not Over, and Grand Symphony.
Ricardo Sanchez | |
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| Birth name | Ricardo Ángel Sánchez |
| Born | October 2, 1967 Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Genres | Worship, CCM |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, singer-songwriter, guitar |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Taseis, Difference Media |
| Website | ricardomusic |
Early life and background
editSánchez was born, Ricardo Ángel Sánchez,[1] on October 2,[2] 1967,[3] in Scottsdale, Arizona, Arizona,[4] to parents Vicente and Fransica Sanchez, the youngest of six siblings, four brothers and a sister.[5] He grew up in the Catholic Church, where he went to services alone, and was in a mariachi group with his father, when he was five years-old. Sánchez eventually became a non-denominational Protestant, at The Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, just outside Atlanta, Georgia, before relocating to San Antonio, Texas, to join John Hagee's Cornerstone Church.[5]
Music career
editHis music recording career started in 2005, with the album, Unmerited, that was released on May 24, 2005, by Taseis Music.[6] He released the subsequent two albums, Oh What a God, on May 25, 2011, and, It's Not Over, on August 2, 2011.[6] His fourth album, Grand Symphony, was released on October 2, 2015,[7][8][9] his 48th birthday, with Difference Media Group.
Awards and nominations
editHe won a GMA Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song in 2011, with Israel Houghton, for "The Power of One".[10] He received a Grammy Award nomination at the 52 Grammy Awards, for "Every Prayer", in the category Best Gospel Song.[citation needed]
Personal life
editSánchez is married to Jennette, and they have three sons, Ricardo Jr., Josiah, and Micha, where they reside in the San Antonio, Texas area.[5] His son Josiah suffered a severe spinal injury, while he has since made a recovery.[11]
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- Unmerited (May 24, 2005)
- Oh What a God (May 25, 2011)
- It's Not Over (August 2, 2011)
- Grand Symphony (October 2, 2015)
References
edit- ^ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Moving Forward Work ID No. 432726455 ISWC No. T0731484982 IPI No. 348021287 (SANCHEZ RICARDO ANGEL)". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2015. Work ID No. 432726455 ISWC No. T0731484982 IPI No. 348021287 (SANCHEZ RICARDO ANGEL)
- ^ Ricardo Sanchez (ricardomusic) (October 2, 2010). "Just had a wonderful Birthday diner with my Dad here in Phoenix. Thank you all for your kind birthday wishes. Love..." Twitter. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ "Ricardo Sanchez in Scottsdale, AZ". Intelius. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ Jones, Kim. "Ricardo Sanchez Photo Gallery". About.com. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Ricardo Sanchez". Christian Music. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Ricardo Sanchez Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ Argyrakis, Andy (January 29, 2016). "Ricardo Sanchez – 'Grand Symphony' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ Westman, Barry. Armstrong, Jeremy (ed.). "Ricardo Sanchez: Grand Symphony". Worship Leader. Vol. January/February 2016. San Juan Capistrano, California: Chuck Fromm, PhD (Worship Leader Partnership). p. 78. ISSN 1066-1247. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ^ Ryan, Mark (November 16, 2015). "Praise as Big as Texas". New Release Today. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ "41st Annual GMA Dove Awards Recipients". CM Addict. April 26, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ Andrews, Ashley. "Ricardo Sanchez". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
