Internationally-acclaimed artist Carman is celebrating 30-years in ministry. It was always about music for Carman Domenic Licciardello, born into an Italian New Jersey home filled with music and laughter. His teenage talents on the drums and guitar landed him in clubs in Jersey, New York, and Vegas, but after a life-changing encounter with God at an Andraé Crouch concert, the talented, passionate musician committed his life and his gifting to reaching the world for Christ through the arts. Now 30 years later, Carman still maintains his foundation of ministry and passion for evangelism in not only his music, but also on tour, TV and the work he does through the Carman World Outreach organization.

Throughout the past 30 years, Carman has seen many blessings in his ministry. He has witnessed well over one million concert salvations; he holds the record for two of the largest solo Christian concerts in history with 50,000 in South Africa, and more recently 80,000 in North Carolina. His music albums have launched him to the top of CCM sales charts, garnering 15 Gold and Platinum albums and videos, with sales of over 10 millions records.

He has written novels, screenplays, and had the longest running theatrical release for a Christian film in 2001 with “The Champion,” a film in which he also played lead. He collected over a million names on a petition to return prayer to schools, the record for one individual gathering signatures on a petition of any kind in his country’s rich history. He regularly puts his hand to various TV productions, now serving as a lively regular host on the TBN network. To put it succinctly, Carman has entertained, encouraged, and preached the Gospel message so dear to his heart crossing cultural, denominational, international and ethnic lines without constraint.

Carman is a man of God that continues to challenge people in the world to make a decision for Christ through his music, live concerts, TV appearances and Carman World Outreach. His ministry continues to grow with a mission to change the face of contemporary evangelism and continues to impact lives worldwide for Christ. His current album Instrument of Praise is available now at Christian retailers across Canada.

Instrument Of Praise incorporates all that is Carman and much more. From the signature song styling of That’s My King and This Power, This Blood featuring Andraé Crouch to the contemporary pop energy of The Overflow and the modern worship of I’ll Love You Forever, this new release is a fresh, yet familiar Carman experience.

For more information on Instrument Of Praise, visit Carman’s YMZ artist page.