Carman, the Christian music singer was born Domenic Licciardello on January 19, 1956 in Trenton, New Jersey. He is a Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian music artist. Carman the Christian music singer began his career as a nightclub performer in New Jersey. He converted to evangelical Christianity after attending a concert bygospel singer Andrae Crouch. Carman released his eponymous debut album, later Some-O-Dat, in 1982, and began a string of CCM chart successes with his song "Sunday's On The Way" from the live album of the same name in 1983. As he continued his musical career, Carman, the Christian music singer established the non-profit organization Carman Ministries. Between 1987 and 1989, he was named Charisma magazine's readers' choice for favorite male vocalist. In 1990, Billboard Magazine recognized Carman's influence in Christian music by naming him the Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year. 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, as well as the largest ticketed CCM solo concert with 50,000 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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. In 2001, Carman starred in the film Carman: The Champion.
