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On Jan 24, 6:06 pm, w...@panix.com (the wharf rat) wrote:

Actually, Carman is an incredible, magnificent, inspired Christian
singer who's concerts are probably the best events that have ever
taken place for Christians, and those interested in Christ Jesus.

Wiki says:

Carman (singer)
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Carman.
Carman
Background information
Birth name 	Carman Dominic Licciardello
Born 	January 19, 1956 (1956-01-19) (age 55)
Trenton, New Jersey
Genres 	CCM/Gospel
Occupations 	Evangelist, singer/rapper[1]/songwriter, television show
host
Instruments 	vocal, guitar, drums
Years active 	1982–present

Carman (born January 19, 1956) is an award-winning contemporary
Christian music artist and evangelist.

Carman Dominic Licciardello[2] was born on January 19, 1956 in
Trenton, New Jersey.[1] As a child he played drums in his mother's
band. Then as a teen he would form his own group. Around the age of
20, he moved to California, then shortly later, moved to Las Vegas,
where he played drums.[3]

He converted to evangelical Christianity after attending a concert by
gospel singer Andrae Crouch. In 1980, Carman made a custom album
titled God's Not Finished with Me. The following year, he was invited
by Bill Gaither to tour with The Bill Gaither Trio.[3] After
relocating to Tulsa, Oklahoma, he released a moderately successful
eponymous debut album (later issued as Some-o-Dat)[1] in 1982[2]—which
contained mostly novelty songs. Then with the release of the live
album Sunday's On The Way in 1983, began a string of CCM chart
successes beginning with the title song. As he continued his musical
career, Carman established the non-profit organization Carman
Ministries.[1] With the 1985 release of The Champion came his first
number one song, of the same name. Another live album—Radically Saved—
came in 1988. Then 1989 brought Carman his first number one album—
Revival in the Land.

Between 1987 and 1989, he was named Charisma magazine's readers'
choice for favorite male vocalist.[2] In 1990 and 1992, Billboard
Magazine recognized Carman's influence in Christian music by naming
him the Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and in 1995 he
recorded his first album in spanish-Lo Mejor-which includes some of
the already recorded songs like Who's in the House and The River. In
2000 the album Heart of a Champion came out with 30 of his best songs
including new songs.[2] He has received 15 gold and platinum albums
and videos and has sold over 10 million records. He holds the world
record for the largest solo Christian Concerts in history with 80,000
attendees for a Charlotte, North Carolina show, and 71,132 indoors at
Texas Stadium,[1] as well as the largest ticketed CCM solo concert
with 50,000 in Johannesburg, South Africa.[2]

Beyond music, he participates in various TV productions and interview
duties as a host for both the Trinity Broadcasting Network in general
and flagship program Praise the Lord.[4] In 2001, Carman starred in
the film Carman: The Champion.[1][5]