Dana Rice Sings at Big Dreams Concert 2022 in Atlanta

Bio

Dana Rice is a singer/songwriter, music educator, book author and creative talent for stage and screen. Dana has been called a Renaissance Woman due to her wide range of experiences and interests. In addition to her work in the arts, Dana has a BS in Chemistry from Jackson State University. She is also an ordained minister with a Master of Divinity from The Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA. For an overview of Dana's background, read her various topic - based bios below.

Dana as featured on piano in the HBO Series Watchmen with Regina King

Dana Rice performing in Ghana at the Greater Accra Mass Choir 5th Anniversary Concert 2024

Dana Rice performing in Ghana at the Greater Accra Mass Choir 5th Anniversary Concert 2024

Dana Rice, Singer/Songwriter Bio

When you need to calm your soul and just “chill”, that’s a good time to click on a Dana Rice song. Her songs and soulful singing give you a comforting feeling of finally being home. Her style is characterized by a blend of the genres gospel, soul, and jazz. 

Dana Rice's latest album, "Affirmations" is 18 minutes of self care wrapped in spoken soul and velvet vocals putting the focus on YOU, the listener. It's like a mental vitamin to start and end your day. 

Dana has performed her music throughout the US. Her international performances include Japan, Costa Rica, and Ghana. 

So sit back, relax and let Dana’s message and her music breathe so you can experience what’s going on inside your soul. From Gospel to Jazz, Motown to Neo Soul; there are so many artists whose music is interwoven into the tapestry of Dana’s music; Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Sam Cooke, Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ella Fitzgerald. 

Dana is married to Rev. Damian Rice. They have been married 30 years and are the parents of a son, Tre' Rice, and daughter, Jordan Rice who are both performing artists as well.

Here's what people are saying about Dana Rice:

"Very pleasing voice and delivery!" - Johnnie Walker, President and Founder of Women Who Jam and National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment.

For booking inquiries please visit the contact page and be sure to sign up to the mailing list to stay up to date on what Dana's doing.

Dana Rice, Book author Bio

Born and raised in Jackson, MS, Dana Rice comes from all-day-Sundays in church waiting for the benediction and Sunday dinner at Grandma’s house. The moments spent with her Grandmothers were full of old fashioned mother wit sayings that left every child dazed and confused. 

The timeless wisdom in thesesayings, however, has taken Dana from playing piano in the back of her paternalgrandmother's tiny home in rural Mississippi to playing piano in film and TV. Topreserve this heritage for future generations including her own two adult children, Dana write books that celebrate the wisdom of Black Grandmothers.

Dana Rice's published books include:

A Half Truth Equals A Whole Lie: Practical Tips and Words of Wisdom Grandma Used To Say For Creatives, 2021

You Don't Want People Talking Under Your Dress: Practical Tips and Words of Wisdom Grandma Used To Say 2019

The World We Want Coloring Book 2022

Affirmations For Singers, 2023

Gospel Music For Kids Songbook, 2024