Carol Manson

Artist Information

Biography

Even though she didn’t recognize it, everything in her life has prepared Carol Manson for song ministry. Starting off playing the violin in grammar school, she went on to sing in choirs at Berkeley High School. After high school Carol put away any thoughts of singing, getting a masters degree in social work and became a State Bureaucrat, capping off a long and distinguished career as a Governor’s appointee. Many years after first finding her voice as a singer and, after a health challenge, Carol found her voice again when singing a song as final project for a class at Christ Unity Church in Sacramento, California. “When I was sick, I had many conversations with God and I learned that I had a new job to do; sing and heal people with my voice.”
Carol finally let her voice soar when she joined the church choir “Spirit Wings” and began shining as a soloist. Not taking her singing seriously at first, Carol thought she was just “having fun on the back row”. Then stepping out in faith, and surrendering to the Holy Spirit, Carol’s journey led to her first CD recording - All Is Well – which includes her hit single God’s Eye Is On The Sparrow. Carol’s other singing credits include; being a part of the cast for the musical Hallelujah City.
Carol is married to Bush Manson and is the mother of son, Mark and step-sons Monte and Al. She is the grandmother of two sweethearts, Emil and Amina.
Carol lives in Sacramento and is a social work consultant for two group homes for boys. She continues to sing in the choir and perform many genres of music as a soloist.

Carol Manson
Voir Dire Music
3270 Arena Blvd. Suite 400-142
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-8706
voirdiremusic@gmail.com

References:

Rev. Kevin Kitrell Ross,
Senior Minister
Christ Unity Church
9249 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 368-3950


Rev. Jim Lee,
Senior Minister
Renaissance Unity
11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd.
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 353-2300

Rev. Charles Cooper,
Music Director
Christ Unity Church
9249 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 368-3950


Rev. Christine Jeffers,
Founding Pastor
Center for Spiritual Living Yuba-Sutter
PO Box 46
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-3931

Marti Meyer,
Music Director
Center for Spiritual Living, Davis
1715 Anderson Road
Davis, CA 95616-0916
(530) 758-0842

The Revs. Larry and Denese Schellink,
Senior Ministers
Unity Center of Davis
P.O. Box 4478
Davis, CA 95617
(530) 758-2424

Instrumentation

Vocalist, Carol Manson
Piano, Chet Chawlick
Guitar (bass)
Drum

Discography

1. The Lord’s Prayer
2. This Little Light of Mine
3. This Little Light of Mine (outro)
4. Our Thoughts Are Prayer
5. Psalm 23
6. Prayer For Protection
7. God’s Eye Is On The Sparrow
8. Testimony
9. Take My Hand, Precious Lord

Links

• ReverbNation
• MySpace
• CDBaby
• iTunes
• Amazon
• Independent Music Awards

Audio

• Take My Hand, Precious Lord
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• God's Eye Is On The Sparrow
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• Our Thoughts Are Prayers
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• The Prayer for Protection
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• This Little Light Of Mine
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• The Lord's Prayer
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Video

The Making of All Is Well

Carol Manson

Photo Gallery

Press

• Carol Manson wins the 9th IMA Vox Pop Poll – Gospel Song of the Year! “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” [+ Show ]
  

  Music Resource Group (MRG) and The Independent Music Awards (The IMAs) the international program for...Music Resource Group (MRG) and The Independent Music Awards (The IMAs) the international program for independent bands and fans announced the results of the 9th IMA Vox Pop poll, the annual fan-determined awards. Carol Manson is the IMA Vox Pop Winner for gospel song of the year: “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” from her album ALL IS WELL.
  
  Music fans from around the world voted online for their favorite self-released and independent label artists culled from the 250 IMA nominees. Carol is among the diverse Vox Pop winners in more than 50 Album, Song, Music Video and Design categories.
  
  "The Independent Music Awards celebrate artists who follow their own muse and the true music fans who support them," said The IMA Executive Director, Martin Folkman. "The Vox Pop award is one of the many ways the program motivates fans to discover and support an incredible roster of talent. All IMA honorees receive marketing and sales support, Vox Pop winners have the added satisfaction that their art inspired fans to act."
  
  
  

• Carol Manson is 2009 IMA Nominee [+ Show ]
  

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2009 – Sacramento, CA Contact: Carol Manson Website...FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  
  December 15, 2009 – Sacramento, CA
  
  
  
  Contact: Carol Manson
  Website: www.carolmanson.com
  Phone & Fax: (916) 419-8706
  
  Voir Dire Music
  3270 Arena Blvd. Suite 400-142
  Sacramento, CA 95834
  Email: voirdiremusic@gmail.com
  
  
  
  Carol Manson single: “Take My Hand, Precious Lord receives IMA Nomination!
  
  
  SACRAMENTO – Carol Manson’s single “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” on her debut album ALL IS WELL has been nominated 2009 Best Gospel Song by the Independent Music Awards (IMA).
  
  The Independent Music Awards is a prestigious international program that gets top-ranked independent artists & releases the recognition they need to reach millions of fans worldwide. Now in its 9th year, the IMAs honor artists who broaden the definition of commercial success & represent the diversity of the global Indie scene. The program creates opportunities and fan bases for artists & releases traditionally ignored by mainstream gatekeepers, mass media & big box retailers.
  Unlike contests or battle of the band programs that focus on cash & prizes, The IMAs deliver yearlong marketing & sales support plus performance opportunities that places winners & nominees in front of millions of music fans. The IMAs celebrates the meritocracy of talent and democratization of creativity; winners & nominees are determined solely by artistic merit. Some notable IMA winners and nominees include Sweet Honey In The Rock.
  Carol says she is blessed to have prominent, accomplished people who worked on the track “Take My Hand, Precious Lord. Tony Jones II produced the single and also played keyboard. This creative and talented musician and producer has worked with renown gospel artists such as Tonéx, Robin Hodges Williams and the R&B group, B2K. On background vocals is Huie Lovelady and the Unity Choir, a blend of wonderful gospel voices bringing inspiration to the song. The CD is available on line at CD Baby.com, iTunes, and Amazon.com.
  Vote online now for Carol’s track “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” as the IMA 2009 gospel song of the year by going to her website: www.carolmanson.com and clicking on the IMA link on the homepage.
  
  
  
  

Setlist

Sets - 30-45 minutes

Gospel and Jazz

Gospel:

There's Something About That Name
Take My Hand, Precious Lord
I Surrender All
Amazing Grace
This Little Light of Mine
Our Thoughts Are Prayers
Say The Name
Prayer For Protection
God Has Smiled On Me

Jazz/R&B:

A Natural Woman
God Bless The Child
Daydreamin'
Fly Me To The Moon
A Song For You
Everything Must Change
Don't Play That Song For Me
Nature Boy

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