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Carman will perform in concert Lighthouse Assembly of God in Richmond

March 18, 2006 – 12:46 pm

Christian music star Carman will perform in concert March 31 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God in Richmond.

The popular performer, born Carman Domenic Licciardello in New Jersey, has performed for hundreds of thousands of people over his 26-year career.

After years of touring and performing, Carman recently departed on his 2006 Church Tour. Officials said the tour is Carman’s way of showing his appreciation to fans by playing free concerts in churches.

Lighthouse church officials are excited about his stop in Richmond.

“We’re just thrilled,” said Pastor Ralph Holdeman. “I’m a big fan. He is playing churches and his people called us and asked us if we would like to have him here. We said ‘Of course.’

“We’re expecting a huge crowd because of his popularity,” Holdeman said. “We’re going to seat as many as we can and then we’ll have to turn the rest away.”

Holdeman said his church’s auditorium seats slightly more than 1,000.

Carman is a top name in contemporary Christian music. He has won two Dove Awards, the top prize in Christian music, and was nominated for a Grammy in the early 1990s.

He has played in venues all over the United States and abroad, including playing before 50,000 people during his “Music for Peace” crusade in Johannesburg, South Africa.

He sings a variety of music, including contemporary Christian, rap, rock, soul and blues. He was also one of the performers when 71,000 people packed Texas Stadium in Dallas, making it the largest Christian concert in history.

Billboard Magazine named Carman Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year in 1990.

His songs include “The Champion,” “Addicted to Jesus,” We Are Not Ashamed” and “Jesus Is the Light.”

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