Charles Holt: "I Am"
This CD project is dedicated to my ancestors for their wisdom and guidance – and who always knew that my music would be a gift to the world. Songs include: America the Beautiful, Tapping, I Am, Love's In Need, Summertime, Jesus Loves Me, A Place at the Table, Seasons of Love, In Your Eyes, and Come Sunday. more details |
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Charles Holt Productions
Music and Storytelling have always been a vital part of Charles' life. However, despite growing up in the shadows of the Grand Ole Opry and country music in Nashville, a grandmother who insisted upon teaching him church hymns as a child, and being surrounded by a buffet of characters and self-proclaimed griots and narrators in the community, Charles never aspired to be a performing artist.
He dreamed of one day playing professional football. After graduating college, Charles worked out for several NFL scouts as defensive back and kick return specialist. Despite his valiant efforts and persistence he was neither drafted nor selected as a free agent and pursued a career in Corporate America. After two successful years as a marketing and sales representative with IBM, Charles left to spearhead a regional office of another large company. A year from the date he started, the company released him.
It wasn't until a friend saw his potential as a performing artist and entertainer that Charles' love for music and the stage began to unfold. In July1996, led by his intuition, Charles left the comforts of living in the South for the bright lights of Broadway and the "Big Apple". He moved to New York with $400 in his pocket and a heart full of dreams, knowing that something greater was awaiting his arrival.
Charles has starred in some of the most celebrated and spectacular productions in American theatre history including Jesus Christ Superstar, Smokey Joe's Cafe, an the Lion King. He was the first African-American to play the role of "Rocky" in the European tour of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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CONCERT SERIES TOUR
Charles Holt's international concert tour will kick-off in Spring 2008. He will feature songs from his highly acclaimed debut CD, along with other jazz, r&b , and Broadway favorites.
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