David Slater Explained

David Slater
Birth Name:David Slater
Birth Date:22 November 1962
Origin:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Instrument:Vocals
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:1987–present
Label: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.[1] 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.[2]

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumUS CountryLabel
1988Exchange of Hearts33Capitol
1989Be with Me
2005Nice and EasySelf-released
2013As Time Goes By
2021Hello, Young Lovers

Singles

YearSingleChart PositionsAlbum
US CountryCAN Country
1987"I'm Still Your Fool"36Exchange of Hearts
1988"The Other Guy"30
"We Were Meant to Be Lovers"63
"Exchange of Hearts"
1989"She Will"65Be with Me
"Whatcha Gonna Do About Her"7557

Notes and References

  1. David Slater – Chart history . . September 3, 2014 .
  2. Slew Of Stars Vie For ACM Awards. Billboard. 42. March 4, 1989.