The fertile farmlands of Tallulah, Louisiana, provided Paul E. Puckett ("Ricky Paul Multi Award Winner") with a lifelong affection of nature’s beauty, and the love of God. Between the early days of singing in the fields at school events, and at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, his anointing set his path for Spiritual Growth and a personal mission to spread God's word. He has been working hard in his music ministry for 30 plus years and counting. Today, God's anointing has gifted him not only as Vocal REcording ARtist, but also Songwriter, Playwright, Poet, Executive Producer, Actor, Author, and Philanthropist. Currently Ricky Paul is a Christian TV host for ARound God's Throne on All Nations TV Network. His literacy contribution to Christian ministry, titled Collection of Songs Inspired by God, was released December 2020.
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He was nominated for numerous film and gospel music awards and was the winner of the 2024 Denton Texas Black Film Festival Video "Mama Knew How to Pray", 2023 Prayze Factor Awards, Atlanta, GA, Alternative Solo Artist of the year, 2023 Texas Gospel Music Excellence Award (TGMEA), Houston, TX, Texas Male Soloist of the Year, 2022 Prayze Factor Awards, Atlanta, GA, Songwriter of the Year and Album (Just a Country Boy) of the Year, 2022 Film Festival & Media Summit, Poolville, TX, Best Music Video "Just A Country Boy" and Best Honoring Fathers Film "Miss My Daddy" Video, 2021 Gospel Choice Music Award, Atlanta, GA, for Video Project of the Year for "Living My Life for Christ". He is now leading a movement to bring Soulful Country Gospel music out of the shadows and into the mainstream.
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As a soul country gospel recording artist, Ricky Paul's passion for ministry shows itself as he shares the Word of God, prays, and sings praises to God with the residents and staff of several nursing homes in his hometown and throughout the country. He loves to worship God in song because God has truly blessed him as he celebrates his 11th year as a post-liver transplant and cancer survivor. He cannot help but share his awesome testimony wherever he goes.
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He lives with his wife and biggest supporter, Diana, in Hillsboro, TX. He and his wife have traveled 30 plus years spreading the gospel through song affecting the lives of many through worship.