Occupation:

Producer, Writer, Musician, Multi-Grammy award winning producer

Company Name:

Goodman & Associates

About Me:

Goodman & Associates is a consulting firm designed to excite, develop and create the ability in individuals and companies to fulfill their utmost goals in all forms of media.
In 2011 had the honor to produce the 38th GMA (Gospel Music Association) Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony (For Television & DVD distribution). I was the executive producer & producer of this amazing show! I wrote the script, including the shows voiceover scripting, compiled and edited all the video show inductee’s video presentation package, produced all the of the shows theme and musical content and created and developed the shows pre-roll video concept which included a special appearance by the awesome Dolly Parton. The show included the talents of Larry Gatlin, Trace Adkins, The Fairfield Four, The Oakridge Boys, Russ Taff & over sixty artists gathered on the stage for the finale!

I've owned my own record company, commercial music Jingle Company & produced national jingles used by large corporations such as Whirlpool Corporation. One of my joys has come from producing and working in television, the recording studio & traveling and personal road management for artist that are true to their gift! But I extremely enjoy management consulting that is a true passion! I am and continue to consult for touring artists in Phantom Of The Opera, and the Grand Old Opry. I enjoy seeing talents reach the world with their gifts!
Below is a sample listing of my work through my life’s journey!
Produced projects (recordings or video) with the following artist:
Vestal Goodman, Wayne Newton, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, George Jones, Sandi Patty, Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill, Andre’ Crouch, Donnie McClurkin, Larry Gatlin, Wynonna, The Oakridge Boys, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Della Reese, Bill Gaither, Alabama, The Newsboys, Rusty Goodman, Lee Greenwood, Jerry Clower, Jerry Reed, John Elefante (the group Kansas’ lead singer), Michael W. Smith, The Blackwood Brothers Quartet, Dottie Rambo, The Martins, The Whites, Bill Anderson, Jack Greene, Gaither Vocal Band, The Katinas, The Happy Goodmans, The Rambos, Mac Powell (Third Day), Jason Crabb.

Since 1968, I have made musical contributions to over 1,110 recordings as a musician and a producer.
Co-produced the third largest grossing tour in the U.S. (1993 – 2003)
Promoted and managed multiple tours in Christian music.
Personal management for #1 gospel artist Vestal Goodman & The Happy Goodman Family
Founded a successful major recording label, which consisted artists in all music genres
Produced and or contributed musically to television and video productions for the following:
CBS network, CMT network, CBN network, TBN network,
Produced the U.S.A. Bicentennial tour of God and Country
Produced multiple Grammy award winning projects
Graphic design for Grammy winning project (1978)

Produced and or contributed musically to multiple Gold and Platinum long-form videos

Rick is now working on co-producing special music productions at the 2012 national political convention
Producer music, video & film Rick is always looking for new talented artist!
Management consulting is my passion! I am & continue to consult for touring artist in Phantom Of The Opera, and The Grand Ole Opry. I enjoy seeing talents reach the world with their gifts!

If you’re looking for my education information, well below is where the most interesting and is what has made him such a creative & productive person in this world.
It first began first by being on tour with his family at the age of only four year’s old and his family and him touring with Hank Williams Sr., Minnie Pearl, & Roy Acuff across America. Traveling the highways across the country in an old 1955 Chrysler limousine. Breathtaking & amazing memories, on the stage in 1955 with Minnie Pearl, Hank Williams Sr. & my family at the Tyler TX. Fair is incredible for me to think about, it was me and my little ukulele.

Now these are just some of the memories of my journey!

Number of years working in Nashville area:

28

Number of years in the music business:

1956