Carman (singer)

Carmelo Domenic Licciardello (January 19, 1956 – February 16, 2021) known by his stage name, Carman, was an American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter, television host, life coach[1] and evangelist.

Carman
Carman in concert cropped.jpg
Carman in 2010
Background information
Birth nameCarmelo Domenic Licciardello
Born(1956-01-19)January 19, 1956
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 2021(2021-02-16) (aged 65)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Evangelist
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • television show host
  • actor
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1982–2021
Labels
Websitecarman.org

Between 1987 and 1989, he was named Charisma magazine's readers' choice for favorite male vocalist. In 1990 and 1992, Billboard named him the Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year.

Carman died on February 16, 2021 at a Las Vegas, Nevada hospital from problems caused by hernia surgery at the age of 65.[2]

References

  1. Law, Jeannie (April 14, 2017). "Carman Licciardello Cancer Update: Singer Fulfills Dream of Becoming Life Coach Before Upcoming Tumor Surgery". The Christian Post. https://www.christianpost.com/news/carman-licciardello-cancer-update-singer-fulfills-dream-of-becoming-life-coach-before-upcoming-tumor-surgery-180406/. Retrieved September 7, 2018. 
  2. "GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame Member, CARMAN, Iconic CCM Trailblazer, Dies at Las Vegas Hospital". Conduit Media Solutions. February 16, 2021.