act of violence nearly silenced the voice of renounded local jazz singer from pittsburgh, carlton lieberefused to be a victim. his recovery has amazed even veterans, medical professionals. take a look. >> it is a miracle every time carlton steps up to the mike and belts out a tune. he's come a long way since shot in the face in june of 2015. >> for a second, my eyes closed, i could see stars, as if i had gotten punched in the head. and i said did i just get a shot? i remember thinking oh, i don't want to die. >> carlton was rush to the hospital in critical condition unable to speak, he could only describe what happened by writing on a tablet. >> pierced my tongue, lodge in the my jaw. >> despite the damage, carlton new woe speak and sing again. >> but his doctors, the bullet had shattered, but the recovery was so impressive, so unimaginable, he was chosen to be featured in a health network commercial, and yes, he did sing again. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> i believe that i am a much better singer now because my mind and heart is in a different place. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> thank you. >> because my minds and hear