Carman Dominic Licciardello, a Christian music legend known by his first name, died Feb. 16, 2021. He was 65.

He had been hospitalized in Las Vegas for complications after surgery to repair a hiatal hernia, according to a press release posted on his Facebook page.

Carman came to fame in the mid-1980s during the heyday of contemporary Christian music with the release of his hit song, “The Champion.” His 1993 record, “Addicted to Jesus,” was named Christian album of the year. His other hits included songs such as “Satan, Bite the Dust,” “Revival in the Land” and “A Witch’s Invitation.”

He was inducted into the Gospel music Hall of Fame in 2018.