New artist Ricardo recently invited representatives from radio stations nationwide to a special concert event in his home state, Arizona.

Ricardo's debut album "Unmerited" (New Waymaker) released on May 24, 2005.

He has opened up for Rebecca St. James at the night of music in North Hills Church, Phoenix, following the "So Natural Tour" with Salvador and By the Tree.

Ricardo is currently the minister of music and worship leader at the 1,700-member First Assembly Dream Center in his hometown of Scottsdale, Ariz. He has also been both a youth and worship leader at a number of large churches across the country, and has served as a touring musician, as well as a songwriting partner and co-worship leader with Grammy-nominated recording artist Israel Houghton - one of today's most successful and sought-after worship leaders.

Unmerited, an unabashed celebration of Praise & Worship, is available on Waymaker Records, a division of Arizona-based Waymaker Music, and is distributed by Word Distribution. Additional information about Ricardo and his music can be found at www.ricardomusic.com.