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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). ^[1] A full list of credits is available at AllMusic.com. ^[2] ^[3] ^[4]

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. 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 ^[5] and CBC^[6] 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. ^[7]

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Mark Carman
Mark Carman
Background information
Birth name	Mark Lewyn Carman
Also known as	Mark Carman
Born	September 3, 1960 (age 64); Joliet, Illinois
Origin	Beckley, West Virginia
Occupation	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.mcmworldmedia.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

[1] List of Grammy Nominees, 2015

[2] "Allmusic.com: T Graham Brown, "Forever Changed" Credits".

[3] "Virginian-Pilot:"Former Norfolk cop among Grammy Nominees" February 7, 2015".

[4] "Register Herald:"Music producer hopes a Grammy win will honor West Virginia" January 11, 2014".

[5] "CNN:Mark Carman talks to Zain Asher and CNNi about todays announcment by President ObamaSource: CNN".

[6] "CNN:Mark Carman, founder of the American Coalition for Responsible Gun Ownership, will meet with President Barack Obama to discuss gun reform: CNN".

[7] "CNN:Mark Carman, founder of the American Coalition for Responsible Gun Ownership, will meet with President Barack Obama to discuss gun reform: CNN".

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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 Grammy 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> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.register-herald.com/news/music-producer-hopes-a-grammy-win-will-honor-west-virginia/article_bdc8a20e-7fd6-51b1-bc2a-26bbb0631cec.html|title=Register Herald:"Music producer hopes a Grammy win will honor West Virginia" January 11, 2014}}</ref>
 ===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. 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.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>
+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]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Mark+Carman+CBC&view=detail&mid=1257CC8E4F39C09C26A51257CC8E4F39C09C26A5&FORM=VIRE|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> 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.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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