Dancing With The Stars Carmen Carter Releases "Can I Be With You Tonight?" CD

Online, October 23, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Many of you know Carmen Carter as the singer who wears the dazzling headpieces on the Emmy nominated hit TV show, Dancing With The Stars! Or by the dynamic vocal performances that Carter has delivered while accompanying Dancing With The Stars celebrity dancers Hines Ward, Kirstie Alley, Wendy Williams, Emmit Smith, Brooke Burke, and many more! Whatever the case, Carter has provided mesmerizing vocals for the hit shows 30 million viewers for 12 seasons and counting. Carmen is currently featured in the hit movies "Ides Of March" and "Footloose" .Now, she is captivating listeners with her new, self produced and predominately self written solo CD "Can I Be With You Tonight?". This eclectic work of art successfully showcases Carter's versatility through sensual melodies that she sumptuously delivers and infectious beats that will ignite the dance floor!

Highlights include: Slow/Mid tempo jams such as "Can't Get Over You", "Strange Thangs", "Can I Be With You Tonight?" and "Irresistible" which Carter wrote with co-writer of Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror" and Grammy nominee, Siedah Garrett. All of which are suitable for urban contemporary, or quite storm stations! On the other end of the spectrum, Carter's energetic dance tracks "Play that Music", "Keep Tryin", and You Bring Out the Best in Me" which feature more of a Dance/House production style are sure to be a nightclub favorite!

Radio programmers and listeners can go to www.cdbaby.com/cd/carmencarter3, www.itunes.com and www.carmencarter.com, to preview her tracks and purchase "Can I Be With You Tonight?".

WANT TO KNOW WHAT SOME OF THE CAST MEMBERS OF DANCING WITH THE STARS THINK OF CARMEN CARTER'S PERFORMANCES?

"I'm always amazed how many millions of people tune in to American Idol when for me the queen of vocals is Carmen Carter on Dancing With The Stars. The range and quality of her voice is truly astounding. Carmen I give you a 10!

Len Goodman, Judge, Dancing With The Stars

"Carmen Carter truly is a magnificent songbird with a voice of amazing versatility!"

Bruno Tonioli, Judge, Dancing With The Stars

"There is no great dancing without great music. Carmen's voice adds incredible dimension and expression to any song and makes the music come to life on Dancing With The Stars. She's got a gift that inspires many of us."

Carrie Ann Inaba, Judge, Dancing With The Stars

"Carmen Carter is a scintillating songstress who always puts a spring in the steps of our dancing stars.

Tom Bergeron, Host, Dancing With The Stars

"Carmen's voice transcends the laws of vocal nature! Her singing gives me goosebumps. She has the ability to transform her voice into such a wide variety of musical styles - carrying each to perfection...I could listen to Carmen's voice all day."

Samantha Harris, Host, Dancing With the Stars, ET &The Insider, Entertainment News Journalist

"This album is a must have! Carmen Carter has an extraordinary voice; A true God given talent! It has been a pleasure listening and dancing to it. Carmen, I love you! You are beautiful inside and out and an inspiration to all."

Karina Smirnoff, Professional Dancer, Dancing With The Stars

"It is an absolute pleasure and honor working with Carmen Carter. Her voice made every number a magical experience that was truly amazing."

Maksim Chmerkovskly, Professional Dancer, Dancing With The Stars

Carmen Carter's Credits:

TV:

Dancing with the Stars, Phineas & Ferb, The Simpson's, Family Guy, American Dad, South Park, King of the Hill, Chocolate News, King of Queens, Harry's Law, Ally McBeal, Friends, Married with Children, Family Matters, The Parker's, Girlfriends, Proud Family, Boston Common, Boston Legal, Boston Public, Strong Medicine, Moesha, Sister Sister, Arrested Development, Touched by an Angel, Hangin with Mr. Cooper, Strong Medicine, The Singing Bee, Chocolate News, The Strip, Hercules, Teachers Pet, PB & J Otter, Mad TV, Jay Lenno, Lopez Tonight, Conan, Arseno Hall Show, B.E.T on Jazz

COMMERCIALS:

Reebok, Toyota, Kmart, McDonald's, Burger King, Jack in the Box, Glade, Barbie, Coca Cola, Michelob

FILM:

Ides of March, The Princess and the Frog, Nutty Professor II, The Focker's, The Comebacks, Deja Vu, John Q, Big Mamma's House, Men of Honor, Civil Action, The Preacher's Wife, Women in Red, Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Waiting to Exhale, Jungle Fever, Ghosts of Mississippi, Wag the Dog, Speed, Happy Feet, Polar Express, Brother Bear, Shrek, Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Antz, James and the Giant Peach, The Road to El Dorado, Haunted Mansion, Mighty Joe Young, Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

SOUNDTRACKS:

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, The Lion King 1.5, The Prince of Egypt, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Amistad, Sarafina

TRIBUTES:

Frank Sinatra's 80th Anniversary, A Tribute To Elizabeth Taylor, The Quincy Jones 50th Anniversary Celebration and Music Cares Tribute to Aretha Franklin

RECORDING ARTIST WORKED WITH:

Queen Latifah, My Chemical Romance, John Legend, Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Ray Charles, Lionel Richie, Be Be & Ce Ce Winans, Don Henley, Gloria Estefan, Nelly Furtado, Lil Momma, Anthony Hamilton, Ledisi, TLC, Vonda Shepard, The Whispers, Stephanie Mills, Denyce Graves, Toni Basil, Village People, Chante Moore, Michael Buble, David Archuleta, Adele, Kimberly Locke, Mary J Blige, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Barbara Streisand, Randy Newman, Meat Loaf, Shelby Lynne, Peabo Bryson, George Howard, Brandy, Hiroshima, Aaron Nevel, John Tesh, En Vogue, Nnema Freelon, Patti Austin, Pastor Shirley Ceasar, Anne Nesby

RECORD RELEASE:

Arista Records - "Always"
Independant Release - "Can I Be With You Tonight"