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| David Slater | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Slater |
| Born | (1962-11-22) November 22, 1962 (age 62) |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Capitol |
David Slater (born November 22, 1962) is an American singer and songwriter.
Career
Slater was the male vocalist champion on TV's Star Search in 1987. Slater then signed a recording contract with Capitol Records and launched a country music career. He released two albums on Capitol in the late 1980s, Exchange of Hearts and Be with Me. Both albums were produced by Randy Scruggs. Several of Slater's radio singles including "I'm Still Your Fool" and "The Other Guy" reached the top 40 on Billboard and other charts. Notable backup singers on Slater's Capitol albums include Vince Gill and members of Australian rock band, Little River Band.
In 1989, Slater was shortlisted for the Academy of Country Music Award for New Male Artist of the Year.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | US Country | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Exchange of Hearts | 33 | Capitol |
| 1989 | Be with Me | — | |
| 2005 | Nice and Easy | — | Self-released |
| 2013 | As Time Goes By | — | |
| 2021 | Hello, Young Lovers | — |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | CAN Country | |||
| 1987 | "I'm Still Your Fool" | 36 | — | Exchange of Hearts |
| 1988 | "The Other Guy" | 30 | — | |
| "We Were Meant to Be Lovers" | 63 | — | ||
| "Exchange of Hearts" | — | — | ||
| 1989 | "She Will" | 65 | — | Be with Me |
| "Whatcha Gonna Do About Her" | 75 | 57 | ||
References
- "David Slater – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- "Slew Of Stars Vie For ACM Awards" (PDF). Billboard. March 4, 1989. p. 42.
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