David Slater

For other people named David Slater, see David Slater (disambiguation).

David Slater
Background information
Birth name	David Slater
Born	(1962-11-22) November 22, 1962 (age 62)
Origin	Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Country pop soft rock
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.^[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

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

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