” Spring can happen any time we feel hope. We might go through tough times in life but as long as we know there will be better days, then it will be spring again.” – Carl
Carl Brister is an international recording artist and multi-genre singer/songwriter who has been featured on NBC’s Access Hollywood, ABC’s Here and Now, BET, Aspire Network, and more. His passionate lyrics and multi-range vocal stylings tell stories that connect with listeners around the globe.
His 2023 break-out rendition of superstar Janet Jackson’s classic “Let’s Wait Awhile” showcases his sensitive yet dynamic vocal range and approach. Carl also received a 2023 first-ballot Grammy® nomination in the categories of Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best Video which he executive produced.
Recently, Carl was awarded for his leadership in the community through the arts by The Human Relations Commission of West Orange, NJ. In 2016, Carl began The Love+Unity Fest with the purpose of bringing the community together through music and the arts after acts of racial intolerance threatened to divide the nation. As CEO of his non-profit organization, Music VilCarl adds, “No matter the twists and turns, ups or downs, my work as an artist in the community and my music will always lead us back to hope and love. ”
As a survivor of a tragic incident of sexual abuse by a trusted family friend as a child, Carl knows the challenges of trauma and has been an advocate for Child Abuse Prevention through his music and community outreach involvements. His acclaimed songs “Trauma” and “Enough Is Enough” speak profoundly to global challenges and were both in consideration for the 2023 Grammy for “Best Song for Social Change” award.
Married to his college sweetheart, and a proud dad of two sons, family is often the subject of Carl Brister’s music. His songs “Turning Point”, “Pray for Me”, “Daddy’s Angel”, and “Uncomplicated Love (Let’s Go Back)”, are but some of his top streaming singles on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, Amazon, and more.
March 2024 saw the release of Carl’s current debut country-themed single “Will Be Spring Again” a toe-tapping song of hope that can be played any day of the year. Inspired by his own true story, Carl adds, “Spring can happen any time we feel hope. We might go through tough times in life but as long as we know there will be better days, then it will be spring again.” As he ready’s his next full album, also arriving in 2024, Carl Brister is set to explore a new sound & direction.