Cornell “CC” Carter was born in Berkeley, California, and raised in San Francisco. He has been a professional singer and songwriter for many years, sharing the stage as an opening act with legends such as James Brown, Ray Charles, Sly & The Family Stone, and more.
He has collaborated with Grammy-winning producer Narada Michael Walden and legendary guitarist Carlos Santana, showcasing his versatile soulful sound from baritone to first tenor.
His 2016 album IN THE MOMENT introduced him to a global audience. The 2017 collection VINDICATED SOUL, featuring covers by Al Green, Marvin Gaye, and others, became a collector’s item worldwide. His 2018 album ONE LOVE with hits like THAT FEELING gained international awards, and he was named New Artist of the Year by SoulTracks.com Readers’ Choice Awards.