Carl Thomas

Carl Thomas

Keynote Speaker: American R&B Singer

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Carl Thomas Biography

Carl Thomas (born June 15, 1972) is an American R&B singer from Aurora, Illinois. Thomas sang around Chicago and became a member of The Formula. He branched out however, and traveled to New York where he sang at clubs during open-mic nights. One such performance caught the eye of Sean "Puffy" Combs who signed Thomas to Bad Boy Entertainment in 1997.

In early 2000 his single "I Wish" was released, which topped the R&B charts, and set the stage for his debut album, “Emotional” later that year. On the success of the single, and the album's other singles charted on the R&B charts including, "Summer Rain" at #18 and the title track "Emotional" at #8. The album peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart and was certified platinum. Later rapper Jay-Z's "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" featuring Pharrell sampled Thomas' "I Wish" on his 2000 album “The Dynasty: Roc La Familia.”

His second album, “Let's Talk About It,” was released in March 2004. No singles from this album charted. The album peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart.

Thomas was featured on Amerie's 2005 album “Touch.” On the 2006 2Pac album “Pac's Life,” he was featured beside Hussein Fatal and Papoose on the track "Dumpin'."

In December 2006, Thomas earned a Grammy Award nomination along with Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, and the late Gerald Levert for "Everyday (Family Reunion)" a song from the soundtrack of Tyler Perry's “Madea's Family Reunion.” The song received a nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

His third album, “So Much Better,” was released in May 2007 and reached #25 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart. He is now signed to Bungalo Records and was featured on Trey Songz 2009 track "Feels So Good."

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Carl Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.

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Carl Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carl Thomas for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Carl Thomas can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeremih, Trey Songz and Rakim. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carl Thomas for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/01/2026.
  • How do I book Carl Thomas to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carl Thomas for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carl Thomas, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carl Thomas or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Carl Thomas for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Carl Thomas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carl Thomas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Carl Thomas speak about?

    Carl Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.
  • Who is the agent for Carl Thomas?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carl Thomas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carl Thomas for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carl Thomas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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