Rita is a singer/songwriter who has penned many of today's well loved choruses, including "I Will Celebrate", "Rock Of Ages", "Sing to the Lord", "But For Your Grace", and the 2005 Dove Award-nominated song "Arms Open Wide", sung by David Phelps on his debut solo project "Revelation". You can listen to it here.  Her song, "Follow that Star" is featured on the 2008 Christmas project "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren. This book/CD project is available exclusively at Walmart. You can listen to a brief clip of the song here.

Her latest song "Shaken" appears on Paul's new 2009 album "Glorious". Rita's voice can be heard on numerous praise and worship projects by Integrity Music and Maranatha!Music as well as background vocals for country singer Leann Rhimes. She lives in Lindale, Texas with her husband Paul.