Singer. He was an American contemporary Christian music singer, rapper, dancer, songwriter, television host, evangelist, and life coach. He began his musical career playing drums in his mother's band at the age of 15 before performing for a short time in Atlantic City casinos. After his first record, he began to tour with Bill Gaither. A charismatic performer, Carman holds the world record for having the largest audience to see a single Christian artist. Making world-wide tours, he set the record for the largest concert at Texas Stadium with more than 71,000 fans and led more than 80,000 fans in worship in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Among his many awards, Carman received the House of Hope of Humanitarian Award for his positive influence in the lives of American youth in 2006; other noted recipients of this award include United States President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy and Rev. Billy Graham. The Gospel Music Association honored Carman with induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2018. Billboard named Carman "Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year" in 1992 and 1995, and in 1993, his album, "Addicted to Jesus," earned the distinction of Contemporary Christian Album of the Year. Carman was Grammy-nominated four times as the Best Pop Contemporary Gospel Artist. His recording, "A Long Time Ago in a Land Called Bethlehem" was nominated for "Album of the Year" by the Recording Academy in 1986. In 1985, the release of his first #1 song, "The Champion," solidified his place in music history and defined his soul-winning career as one of endurance, grit, dedication, and pure talent. His greatest lifetime achievement was winning millions of souls to Christ. Matt Felts, Carman's manager, states: "When Carman resumed touring again a few years ago, he was concerned that no one would care that he was back. He was wrong. Every night fans packed out venues and his ministry was as powerful as it ever was. This world has lost a light in the darkness but today Carman saw firsthand the fruit of his labors." At the age of 61, he married for the first time and was divorced within two years. He had no children.