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Mark Carman
Background information
Birth nameMark Lewyn Carman
Also known asMark Carman
Born (1960-09-03) September 3, 1960 (age 64)
Joliet, Illinois
OriginBeckley, West Virginia
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Record producer
Activist
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards
Years active1970 - Current
LabelsTRA-Star Records
Cherrytree Records, Sony Red Distribution, MCM World Media, Provident Label Group, Universal
Websitewww.mcmworldmedia.com

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


Activism

In 2015 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]

References =

  1. ^ List of Grammy Nominees, 2015 Page 23, Category 40]
  2. ^ "Allmusic.com: T Graham Brown, "Forever Changed" Credits;See Mark Carman Producer".
  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. ^ "CBC:Mark Carman, Gun Reform in the United States: January5, 2016".
  7. ^ "CNN:Mark Carman, founder of the American Coalition for Responsible Gun Ownership, will meet with President Barack Obama to discuss gun reform: CNN".



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

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