User:Marknalma
Mark Carman | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mark Lewyn Carman |
| Also known as | Mark Carman |
| Born | September 3, 1960 Joliet, Illinois |
| Origin | Beckley, West Virginia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter Record producer Activist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 1970 - Current |
| Labels | TRA-Star Records Cherrytree Records, Sony Red Distribution, MCM World Media, Provident Label Group, Universal |
| Website | www |
Mark Carman (born September 3, 1960) is an American music producer, singer, songwriter, and social activist. He is known primarily for his role as the musical arranger and co-producer of the Grammy nominated album by country music artist T. Graham Brown, "Forever Changed". The Album features guest performances by other well known artists including Leon Russell, Vince Gill, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jason Crabb and others. The recording musicians for the album represented an all-star lineup of musicians. Included among them are notable musicians; David Hungate(Bass Guitar), Brent Mason, (Electric Guitar), Steve Cropper, (Electric Guitar), Jim Horn, (Saxophone). [1] A full list of credits is available at AllMusic.com. [2] [3]
Activism
In 205 Carman involved himself in public efforts related to Gun Control and other social issues by releasing an internet video that garnered more than 1.5 million views in the first week of publication. [4] As part of that effort, Carman founded an activist group, the American Coalition for Responsible Gun Ownership, and made several contributory appearances on national news programs including CNN and CBC addressing firearms legislation in the United States. Carman's efforts drove the acquisition of more than 1,000,000 signatures on a petition,delivered to Senator Chuck Schumer urging President Barack Obama to use executive order to address some of the issues pertaining to firearms legislation. In January of 2016, Carman was invited to the White House to be a participate in the announcement of President Obama's executive action on Gun Control. [5]
References =
- ^ List of Nominees 2015
- ^ "Allmusic.com: T Graham Brown, "Forever Changed" Credits".
- ^ "Virginian-Pilot:"Former Norfolk cop among Grammy Nominees" February 7, 2015".
- ^ "CNN:Mark Carman talks to Zain Asher and CNNi about todays announcment by President ObamaSource: CNN".
- ^ "The Truth About Guns.com".
Category:1960 births
Category:American male singers
Category:American country singer-songwriters
Category:American country singers
Category:Living people
Category:People from Raleigh County, West Virginia