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{{Infobox musical artist |
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| name = Mark Carman |
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| image = Mark L. Carman Studio 2014 Nashville, TN USA.jpg |
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| birth_name = Mark Lewyn Carman |
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| alias = Mark Carman |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|9|3}} |
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| birth_place = [[Joliet, Illinois]] |
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| origin = [[Beckley, West Virginia]] |
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| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]]<Br />[[Record producer]]<Br />[[Activist]] |
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| instrument = Vocals, keyboards |
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| years_active = 1970 - Current |
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| label = [[TRA-Star Records]]<br />[[Cherrytree Records]], [[Sony]] [[Red Distribution]], MCM World Media, [[Provident Label Group]], [[Universal]]<br /> |
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| associated_acts = [[Palmetto State Quartet]], [[T. Graham Brown]], [[Marty Raybon]], [[Jimmy Fortune]], [[Leon Russell]], [[Vince Gill]], [[The Oak Ridge Boys]] |
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| website = {{URL|http://www.MCMWORLDMEDIA.com}} |
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'''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]]). <ref>[http://www.grammy.com/files/pages/57thpresslist12042014-with_aoy.pdf List of Nominees 2015]</ref> A full list of credits is available at AllMusic.com. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/forever-changed-mw0002797990/credits|title=Allmusic.com: T Graham Brown, "Forever Changed" Credits}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://hamptonroads.com/2015/02/exnorfolk-cops-work-among-grammy-nominees|title=Virginian-Pilot:"Former Norfolk cop among Grammy Nominees" February 7, 2015}}</ref> |
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===Activism=== |
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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. 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]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2016/01/05/exp-obama-announces-new-gun-control-measures.cnn|title=CNN:Mark Carman talks to Zain Asher and CNNi about todays announcment by President ObamaSource: CNN}}</ref> 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]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/11/robert-farago/president-obama-invites-anti-gun-rights-gun-owner-to-the-white-house-address-congresspresident-obama-invites-anti-gun-rights-gun-owner-to-the-white-house-address-congress/|title=The Truth About Guns.com}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2016/01/04/obama-to-take-executive-action-on-gun-background-checks.cnn|title=CNN:Mark Carman, founder of the American Coalition for Responsible Gun Ownership, will meet with President Barack Obama to discuss gun reform: CNN}}</ref> |
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http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2016/01/04/obama-to-take-executive-action-on-gun-background-checks.cnn |
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= References == |
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[[:Category:1960 births]] |
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[[:Category:American male singers]] |
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[[:Category:American country singer-songwriters]] |
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[[:Category:American country singers]] |
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[[:Category:Living people]] |
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[[:Category:People from Raleigh County, West Virginia]] |
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