Tim Malchak (born June 25, 1957, in

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singer-songwriter. He partnered with Dwight Rucker in 1982 to form the country music duo Malchak & Rucker. Together, they became the first black/white duo in country music history with a single, "Just Like That" to chart. It debuted on the ''

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chart in 1984. When the duo disbanded in 1986, Malchak launched a solo career. Alpine Records released his debut album, ''Colorado Moon'', in 1987 and its title track became his first Top 40 single. His second Top 40 single, the self-penned, "Restless Angel" followed as part of his next album, ''American Man''. It was released in 1988. The album's second single, "It Goes Without Saying," was his highest-charting single on the ''

'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, peaking at No. 35. Malchak then signed with

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for the release of his third album, ''Different Circles''. In 1989, Malchak was slated to be a nominee for the

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, but he didn't make the final five. After the album failed to produce any Top 40 singles, Malchak moved to

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in 1992. In 2001, he released his first

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album, ''Pathway to Glory'', on his own Parable Records. Later in the year, he launched Tim Malchak Ministries. As of 2017, Malchak has released twelve Christian albums. Currently, he and his wife, Leslie, tour the southeastern United States with their traveling music ministry.

Discography

Albums

2020 “One Nation Under God” 2021 “Renewed” 2022 "God Knows"

Singles

Music videos

References

External links

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Tim Malchak Ministries
* Tim Malchakat

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