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'''Steven Curtis Chapman''' (born November 21, 1962) is an American ] ], ], record producer, actor, author, and social activist. '''Steven Curtis Chapman''' (born November 21, 1962) is an American ] ], ], record producer, actor, author, and social activist.


After starting his career in the late 1980s as a songwriter and performer of ], Chapman has since been recognized as one of the most prolific singers in the genre, releasing over 20 albums. Chapman has also won five ] and 58 ] ], more than any other artist in history. His seven "Artist of the Year" Dove Awards, his latest in 2009, are also an industry record.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504105857/https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iVRNA3I0T4AzsxmNLeA1J9ussl_gD97OJ2MG0 |date=May 4, 2009 }}</ref> As of 2014, Chapman has sold more than 10 million albums<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Curtis Chapman starts Christmas tour in Houston|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/houston-belief/article/Steven-Curtis-Chapman-starts-Christmas-tour-in-5919485.php#/0|publisher=Houston Chronicle|accessdate=February 11, 2015}}</ref> and has 10 ]-certified Gold or Platinum albums.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Curtis Chapman - Albums & Singles certifications|url=http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=%22Smith,%20Michael%20W.%22&format=album&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=CertificationDate&perPage=25|publisher=RIAA|accessdate=February 11, 2015}}</ref> After starting his career in the late 1980's as a songwriter and performer of ], Chapman has since been recognized as one of the most prolific singers in the genre, releasing over 20 albums. Chapman has also won five ] and 58 ] ], more than any other artist in history. His seven "Artist of the Year" Dove Awards, his latest in 2009, are also an industry record.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504105857/https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iVRNA3I0T4AzsxmNLeA1J9ussl_gD97OJ2MG0 |date=May 4, 2009 }}</ref> As of 2017, Chapman has sold more than 11 million albums<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Curtis Chapman starts Christmas tour in Houston|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/houston-belief/article/Steven-Curtis-Chapman-starts-Christmas-tour-in-5919485.php#/0|publisher=Houston Chronicle|accessdate=February 11, 2015}}</ref> and has 10 ]-certified Gold or Platinum albums.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Curtis Chapman - Albums & Singles certifications|url=http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=%22Smith,%20Michael%20W.%22&format=album&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=CertificationDate&perPage=25|publisher=RIAA|accessdate=February 11, 2015}}</ref>


Chapman is also a vocal advocate for ], along with his wife Mary Beth. Together, they have started a charity organization called Show Hope (formerly called Shaohannah's Hope), that mobilizes individuals and communities to care for orphans through its international orphan care work as well as adoption aid grants to help put more orphans from overseas and the U.S. in loving families. In 2009, Show Hope finished building Maria's Big House of Hope, a medical care center in China that provides holistic care to orphans with special needs. He is also a contributor to ], a charity founded by ] of British Christian band ]. Chapman is also a vocal advocate for ], along with his wife Mary Beth. Together, they started an organization in 2003 called Show Hope (formerly called Shaohannah's Hope), that mobilizes individuals and communities to care for orphans through its international orphan care work as well as adoption aid grants to help couples defray the cost of adoptions from overseas and the U.S. In 2009, Show Hope finished building Maria's Big House of Hope, a medical care center in China that provides holistic care to orphans with special needs. Chapman is also a contributor to ], a charity founded by ] of British Christian band ]. In 2003, Chapman starred in the Christian film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C3O6QS|title=The Christmas Child: William Moses, Steven Curtis Chapman, Megan Fellows, n/a: Movies & TV|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref>


Chapman was recognized in the Fall 2010 issue of ''Wood & Steel'' discussing the new Taylor 714 Signature Series guitar in honor of his youngest daughter Maria Sue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/limiteds/signature/StevenCurtisChapman/ |title=Steven Curtis Chapman Signature Model |publisher=Taylor Guitars |date=October 12, 2010 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref> The guitar features the flower from Maria's picture and the word "SEE" on the 12th fret in Maria's handwriting. In 2003, Chapman starred in the Christian film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C3O6QS |title=The Christmas Child: William Moses, Steven Curtis Chapman, Megan Fellows, n/a: Movies & TV |publisher=Amazon.com |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref> Chapman was recognized in the Fall 2010 issue of ''Wood & Steel'' discussing the new Taylor 714 Signature Series guitar in honor of his youngest daughter Maria Sue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/limiteds/signature/StevenCurtisChapman/ |title=Steven Curtis Chapman Signature Model |publisher=Taylor Guitars |date=October 12, 2010 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref> The guitar features the flower from Maria's picture and the word "SEE" on the 12th fret in Maria's handwriting.


==Early life== ==Early life==
Steven Curtis Chapman was born to Judy and Herb Chapman in ], on November 21, 1962.<ref name="JFH">{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/StevenCurtisChapman.asp|title=Steven Curtis Chapman Discography|accessdate=August 1, 2009|publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout}}</ref> Chapman's father is a guitar teacher in Paducah, and young Steven and Herb Jr. grew up playing the guitar and singing. Steven Curtis Chapman was born to Judy and Herb Chapman in ], on November 21, 1962.<ref name="JFH">{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/StevenCurtisChapman.asp|title=Steven Curtis Chapman Discography|accessdate=August 1, 2009|publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout}}</ref> Chapman's father is a guitar teacher in Paducah, and young Steven and his older brother, Herb Jr., grew up playing the guitar and singing.


Upon finishing high school, Chapman enrolled as a ] student at ] in ]. After a couple of semesters he transferred to ] in ]. However, he soon dropped out and went to ] to pursue a career in music. While in Nashville he briefly attended ]. He began working a music show at ] while dedicating time to songwriting.<ref name="CMT bio">{{cite web|author=Brennan, Sandra (Allmusic)|url=http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/chapman_steven_curtis/bio.jhtml|title=Steven Curtis Chapman Bio}}</ref><ref>Personal interview, April 1990</ref> Upon finishing high school, Chapman enrolled as a ] student at ] in ]. After a couple of semesters he transferred to ] in ] to study music. However, he soon dropped out and went to ] to pursue a career in music. While in Nashville he briefly attended ]. He began working at a music show at ] while dedicating time to songwriting.<ref name="CMT bio">{{cite web|author=Brennan, Sandra (Allmusic)|url=http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/chapman_steven_curtis/bio.jhtml|title=Steven Curtis Chapman Bio}}</ref><ref>Personal interview, April 1990</ref>


In the 1980s, Chapman wrote a song called "Built to Last", which was recorded by prominent ] group ]. The strength of the song prompted him to be signed to a songwriting deal with ], where he rose to prominence. As of 2007, artists like ], ], ], the ] and ] have recorded Chapman's songs.<ref name="CMT bio"/> In the 1980's, Chapman wrote a song called "Built to Last", which was recorded by prominent ] group ]. The strength of the song prompted him to be signed to a songwriting deal with ], where he rose to prominence. As of 2007, artists like ], ], ], the ] and ] have recorded Chapman's songs.<ref name="CMT bio"/>


===First albums (1987–1990)=== ===First albums (1987–1990)===
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===Going mainstream (1992–2005)=== ===Going mainstream (1992–2005)===
In 1992, Chapman made a successful shift into a more ] with his album '']''. The album garnered Chapman two more ]s, for the album and for the title track video. After Sparrow Records was purchased by ]/], they began to market the album to a broader audience, pushing it to gold status in 1993. The success of the album prompted Chapman to record one of his concerts and release it as '']'', both as a video and a CD. This continuation won Chapman more GMA Awards, and also a new award from ''American Songwriter'' magazine for Songwriter and Artist of the Year.<ref name="CMT bio"/> In 1992, Chapman made a successful shift into a more ] with his album '']''. The album garnered Chapman two more ]s for the album and for the title track video. After Sparrow Records was purchased by ]/], they began to market the album to a broader audience, pushing it to gold status in 1993. The success of the album prompted Chapman to record one of his concerts and release it as '']'', both as a video and a CD. This continuation won Chapman more GMA Awards, and also a new award from ''American Songwriter'' magazine for Songwriter and Artist of the Year.<ref name="CMT bio"/>


Chapman continued to enjoy success with albums like '']'', '']'', and '']''. In 2001, with the release of '']'', Chapman got more attention in the Top 200. That album, along with 2003's '']'', peaked in the Top 15. The follow-up, '']'', made it to No. 22.<ref name="CMT bio"/> Chapman continued to enjoy success with albums like '']'', '']'', and '']''. In 2001, with the release of '']'', Chapman got more attention in the Top 200. That album, along with 2003's '']'', peaked in the Top 15. The follow-up, '']'', made it to No. 22.<ref name="CMT bio"/>


Chapman has also released three Christmas albums, beginning with 1995's '']''. In 2005, he released '']'', and this was followed by a re-release of '']'' in 2004, distributed only at ] stores. Chapman has also released three Christmas albums, beginning with 1995's '']'' (re-released in 2004 - distributed only at ] stores). In 2005, he released '']'', and in 2012.


In the ] '']'', four songs from Chapman are included: "All About Love", "Dive", "Live Out Loud", and "Only Getting Started". The ''Dance Praise'' expansion pack, ''Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 1: Modern Worship'', adds the following songs to the game: "Children of the Burning Heart", "Let Us Pray", "See the Glory", "Fingerprints of God", and "I Do Believe". In the ] '']'', four songs from Chapman are included: "All About Love", "Dive", "Live Out Loud", and "Only Getting Started". The ''Dance Praise'' expansion pack, ''Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 1: Modern Worship'', adds the following songs to the game: "Children of the Burning Heart", "Let Us Pray", "See the Glory", "Fingerprints of God", and "I Do Believe".

Chapman also hosts the ] show, "The Best of the Dove Awards".


===Later years (2006–2011)=== ===Later years (2006–2011)===
In 2006, Chapman went on tour to several Asian countries. His website claims his concert for U.S. troops serving in ] was the first Christian concert ever performed for the troops in that country, and a concert in ], was "the first public performance by a Gospel recording artist event in the city open to China passport holders", and the third-largest concert in Shanghai that spring.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061112173623/http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/news/default.aspx?id=332499 |date=November 12, 2006 }}</ref> The tour also took the artist to Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore. During the same period, his song "The Blessing" reached No. 1 on ] radio charts. His No. 1 songs are "Dive", "Live Out Loud", "Cinderella", and "Do Everything". In 2006, Chapman went on tour to several Asian countries. His concert for U.S. troops serving in ] was the first Christian concert ever performed for the troops in that country, and a concert in ], was "the first public performance by a Gospel recording artist event in the city open to China passport holders", and the third-largest concert in Shanghai that spring.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061112173623/http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/news/default.aspx?id=332499 |date=November 12, 2006 }}</ref> The tour also took the artist to Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore. During the same period, his song "The Blessing" reached No. 1 on ] radio charts. His other No. 1 songs there are "Dive", "Live Out Loud", "Cinderella", and "Do Everything".


In 2007, Chapman co-headlined ]'s annual ''Winter Jam'' tour with ]. For the tour, he brought his sons' band, Colony House, out on tour to play as his backing band, along with longtime keyboardist Scott Sheriff. Chapman also released '']'', which included the hit singles "]" and "Yours", in October 2007. He was chosen for ] for Cinderella. He continues to tour with his sons, Caleb and Will. In 2007, Chapman co-headlined ]'s annual ''Winter Jam'' tour with ]. For the tour, he brought his sons' band, , out on tour to play as his backing band, along with longtime keyboardist Scott Sheriff. Chapman also released '']'', which included the hit singles "]" and "Yours", in October 2007. He was chosen for ] for Cinderella.


On April 20, 2008, Chapman was awarded a star on Nashville's Walk of Fame for his contributions in Christian music. On April 20, 2008, Chapman was awarded a star on Nashville's Walk of Fame for his contributions in Christian music.


On November 3, 2009, Chapman released his seventeenth album '']''. Many of the songs from this album are inspired by the death of his daughter, Maria Sue. He claims that the songs on the album are his "personal psalms". Chapman, his wife and two sons each got a tattoo of the flower that Maria drew before her untimely death. "Beauty Will Rise", "Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope", Chapman's new song "Meant to Be", and "re:creation" are dedicated to Maria's memory. On November 3, 2009, Chapman released his 17th album '']''. All of the songs from this album were inspired by the death of his daughter, Maria Sue. The songs on the album are his "personal psalms". Chapman, his wife and two sons each got a tattoo of the flower that Maria drew before her untimely death. "Beauty Will Rise", ", written by his wife, Mary Beth Chapman, Chapman's song "Meant to Be", and "re:creation" are dedicated to Maria's memory.


Chapman's album, '']'', contained six new songs as well as new versions of some of his most memorable songs of the past. Stated that he felt that this album is an opportunity to let everyone know he and his family believe God is recreating many wonderful things in their lives after the death of Maria Sue. Chapman's album, '']'', contained six new songs as well as new versions of some of his most memorable hits. He felt that the album was an opportunity to let everyone know he and his family believe God is recreating many wonderful things in their lives after the death of Maria Sue.


===New label (2012–present)=== ===New label (2012–present)===
In August 2012, Chapman announced his departure from ] and his signature to ]'s ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/genre/christian-gospel/exclusive-steven-curtis-chapman-leaving-1007740952.story |title=Exclusive: Steven Curtis Chapman Leaving EMI's Sparrow For Sony's Provident Label &#124; Billboard |publisher=Billboard.biz |date=May 21, 2008 |accessdate=April 9, 2013}}</ref> In August 2012, Chapman announced his departure from ] and his signature to ]'s ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/genre/christian-gospel/exclusive-steven-curtis-chapman-leaving-1007740952.story |title=Exclusive: Steven Curtis Chapman Leaving EMI's Sparrow For Sony's Provident Label &#124; Billboard |publisher=Billboard.biz |date=May 21, 2008 |accessdate=April 9, 2013}}</ref>


He released the Christmas album, ''JOY'', on October 16, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=6711&z=26 |title=Steven Curtis Chapman Partners With Provident Music Group - CMSpin News Article |publisher=Cmspin.com |date=August 9, 2012 |accessdate=April 9, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227115207/http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=6711&z=26 |archivedate=February 27, 2014 |df=mdy }}</ref> Sales were disappointing for a new release, ending the week after Christmas stood at 36,382.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}} His first release with Provident was the Christmas album, , on October 16, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=6711&z=26 |title=Steven Curtis Chapman Partners With Provident Music Group - CMSpin News Article |publisher=Cmspin.com |date=August 9, 2012 |accessdate=April 9, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227115207/http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=6711&z=26 |archivedate=February 27, 2014 |df=mdy }}</ref>


Chapman released ''Deep Roots'' exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. on March 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author=SCC Update |url=http://stevencurtischapman.com/news/news/cracker-barrel-old-country-store%C2%AE-reveals-steven-curtis-chapman%E2%80%99s-deep-roots-1011 |title=News: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Reveals Steven Curtis Chapman's Deep Roots &#124; Steven Curtis Chapman - New #1's Vol. 2 CD Now Available! |publisher=Steven Curtis Chapman |date= |accessdate=April 9, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326211423/http://stevencurtischapman.com/news/news/cracker-barrel-old-country-store%C2%AE-reveals-steven-curtis-chapman%E2%80%99s-deep-roots-1011 |archivedate=March 26, 2013 }}</ref> Chapman released ''Deep Roots'' exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. on March 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author=SCC Update |url=http://stevencurtischapman.com/news/news/cracker-barrel-old-country-store%C2%AE-reveals-steven-curtis-chapman%E2%80%99s-deep-roots-1011 |title=News: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Reveals Steven Curtis Chapman's Deep Roots &#124; Steven Curtis Chapman - New #1's Vol. 2 CD Now Available! |publisher=Steven Curtis Chapman |date= |accessdate=April 9, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326211423/http://stevencurtischapman.com/news/news/cracker-barrel-old-country-store%C2%AE-reveals-steven-curtis-chapman%E2%80%99s-deep-roots-1011 |archivedate=March 26, 2013 }}</ref>


In September 2013, ] released Chapman's eighteenth album (the second with Reunion Records), '']'', which is also his first studio album in seven years that features completely original material.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goodwyn|first=Hannah|title=Senior Producer|url=http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/interviews/steven-curtis-chapman-glorious-unfolding-goodwyn.aspx|work=Interview with the Artist: Steven Curtis Chapman Looks to The Glorious Unfolding - CBN.com|publisher=The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.|accessdate=February 23, 2014}}</ref> The album received critical acclaim, with many critics ranking it among his other chart-topping albums. The album peaked at No. 27 on the US ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Curtis Chapman - Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/280682/Steven+Curtis+Chapman/chart?f=305|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=February 11, 2015}}</ref> In September 2013, ] released Chapman's 18th album (the second with Reunion Records), '']'', which was also his first studio album in seven years that features completely original material.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goodwyn|first=Hannah|title=Senior Producer|url=http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/interviews/steven-curtis-chapman-glorious-unfolding-goodwyn.aspx|work=Interview with the Artist: Steven Curtis Chapman Looks to The Glorious Unfolding - CBN.com|publisher=The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.|accessdate=February 23, 2014}}</ref> The album received critical acclaim, with many critics ranking it among his other chart-topping albums. The album peaked at No. 27 on the US ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Curtis Chapman - Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/280682/Steven+Curtis+Chapman/chart?f=305|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=February 11, 2015}}</ref>

⚫ Beginning in September 2014, Chapman has hosted "Sam's Place: Music for the Spirit" concert series at the ] in ] and featured performances by the likes of ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ryman.com/SamsPlace14 |accessdate=May 18, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509170659/http://ryman.com/SamsPlace14 |archivedate=May 9, 2015 }}</ref>{{better source|date=August 2015|reason=1) it was a primary source and 2) it's dead now.}}


⚫ In 2015, Chapman released the song "" on the official song for the soundtrack to '']''.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}}
⚫ Beginning in September 2014 until April 2015, Chapman hosted the "Sam's Place: Music for the Spirit" concert series at the ] in ] and featured performances by the likes of ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ryman.com/SamsPlace14 |accessdate=May 18, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509170659/http://ryman.com/SamsPlace14 |archivedate=May 9, 2015 }}</ref>{{better source|date=August 2015|reason=1) it was a primary source and 2) it's dead now.}}


⚫ In March 2016, Chapman released his first ever worship album, . The first single, "Amen", went to Christian AC radio on October 6, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/PublishGFA/GFAChristianNextPage.asp?sDate=10/06/2015&Format=21|title=Going for Adds – Christian AC|publisher='']''. ]|date=October 6, 2015|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref>
⚫ In 2015, Chapman released "]" as the official song for the soundtrack to '']''.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}}


Chapman released his memoir, , in March 2017 released by , where he openly shares the experiences that have shaped him, his faith, and his music in a life that has included incredible highs and faith-shaking lows..
⚫ A new single, "Amen", will be sent to Christian AC radio on October 6, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/PublishGFA/GFAChristianNextPage.asp?sDate=10/06/2015&Format=21|title=Going for Adds – Christian AC|publisher='']''. ]|date=October 6, 2015|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
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Chapman is a devout Christian and is married to Mary Beth Chapman (née Chapman). The couple met in the early 1980s at ] in ], and married in the fall of 1984.<ref>{{cite web|author=Brasher, Joan|date=Spring 1997|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/mp/7M1/7M1022.html|title=Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman}}</ref> Chapman is a devout Christian and is married to Mary Beth Chapman (née Chapman). The couple met in the early 1980's at ] in ], and married in the fall of 1984.<ref>{{cite web|author=Brasher, Joan|date=Spring 1997|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/mp/7M1/7M1022.html|title=Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman}}</ref>


The couple currently live in ], and have six children: three biological—Emily, Caleb and Will— and three daughters—Shaohannah Hope, Stevey Joy and Maria Sue—adopted from China.<ref>{{cite news|url=abcnews.go.com/GMA/Entertainment/steven-curtis-chapman-healing-death-daughter-album/story?id=9329578|title='Desperately Hopeful' After Death of Daughter|work=ABC News|date=December 14, 2009|accessdate=February 6, 2016}}</ref> After going on a mission trip to Haiti with Mary Beth in 1997, his daughter asked her parents about adopting and they initially refused but later adopted three young girls from China.<ref></ref> The couple currently live in ], and have six children: three biological—Emily, Caleb and Will— and three daughters—Shaohannah Hope, Stevey Joy and Maria Sue—adopted from China.<ref>{{cite news|url=abcnews.go.com/GMA/Entertainment/steven-curtis-chapman-healing-death-daughter-album/story?id=9329578|title='Desperately Hopeful' After Death of Daughter|work=ABC News|date=December 14, 2009|accessdate=February 6, 2016}}</ref> After going on a mission trip to Haiti with Mary Beth in 1997, his daughter, Emily, asked her parents about adopting and they initially refused but later adopted three young girls from China.<ref></ref>


Together, Chapman and his wife have written three children's books with adoption themes: ''Shaoey And Dot: Bug Meets Bundle'' (2004), ''Shaoey and Dot: The Christmas Miracle'' (2005), and ''Shaoey and Dot: A Thunder and Lightning Bug Story'' with illustrations by Jim Chapman (2006). Chapman's modern fairytale, ''Cinderella: The Love of a Daddy and His Princess'' (2008) chronicles and celebrates the blessings of childhood, family, love, and life. Together with minister Scotty Smith, Chapman has authored two books for the adult inspirational market: ''Speechless'' (1999), and ''Restoring Broken Things'' (2005). Chapman's song "All About Love" has been featured in commercials for the ] television show ].{{Citation needed|date=February 2016}} Together, Chapman and his wife have written three children's books with adoption themes: ''Shaoey And Dot: Bug Meets Bundle'' (2004), ''Shaoey and Dot: The Christmas Miracle'' (2005), and ''Shaoey and Dot: A Thunder and Lightning Bug Story'' with illustrations by Mary Beth's brother, Jim Chapman (2006). Chapman's modern fairytale, ''Cinderella: The Love of a Daddy and His Princess'' (2008) chronicles and celebrates the blessings of childhood, family, love, and life. Together with minister Scotty Smith, Chapman has authored two books for the adult inspirational market: ''Speechless'' (1999), and ''Restoring Broken Things'' (2005). Chapman's song "All About Love" has been featured in commercials for the ] television show ].{{Citation needed|date=February 2016}}


Chapman and his sons recorded "I Love My Lips" under the name of "Stevenson" after his oldest son Caleb Stevenson for the 2003 ''Veggie Rocks'' album.{{Citation needed|date=February 2016}} His sons Caleb and Will perform together as the band ].{{Citation needed|date=February 2016}} Chapman recorded a song for the Veggie Tales film, ''It's a Meaningful Life'', titled "Meant to Be".{{Citation needed|date=February 2016}} Chapman is best friends with ]. The Chapmans are members of ]..{{Citation needed|date=February 2016}} The Chapmans own two dogs, Duke and Winston.{{Citation needed|date=February 2016}} Chapman and his sons recorded "I Love My Lips" under the name of "Stevenson" after his oldest son Caleb Stevenson for the 2003 ''Veggie Rocks'' album.{{Citation needed|date=February 2016}} His sons Caleb and Will perform together as the band ].{{Citation needed|date=February 2016}} Chapman also recorded a song for the Veggie Tales film, ''It's a Meaningful Life'', titled "Meant to Be".{{Citation needed|date=February 2016}}


On November 10, 2011, Chapman and his wife became grandparents for the first time when a baby girl, Eiley Eliza Richards, was born to Emily and her husband Tanner Richards, in Ireland. The baby was born at 9:30&nbsp;am. Ireland time or 3:30&nbsp;am. Tennessee time.<ref>{{dead link|date=March 2012}}</ref> On November 10, 2011, Chapman and his wife became grandparents for the first time when a baby girl, Eiley Eliza Richards, was born to Emily and her husband Tanner Richards, in Ireland. As of 2017, they have four grandchildren and counting.


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===Death of Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman=== ===Death of Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman===
Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman died from her injuries and blood loss in a driveway accident on May 21, 2008.<ref>, ], May 22, 2008</ref> Will Chapman was pulling into the driveway of their house after he auditioned for a musical at school and Maria Sue was running to meet him so she could ask him to put her on the monkey bars. They didn't see each other in time and he accidentally ran over her. She was airlifted to ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/inmemoryofmaria/ |title=In Memory of Maria |publisher=Chapmanchannel.typepad.com |date=February 20, 2008 |accessdate=March 6, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213081715/http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/inmemoryofmaria/ |archivedate=February 13, 2012 |df=mdy }}{{Failed verification|date=May 2016}}</ref> EMS paramedics attempted to resuscitate her en route the hospital, but were unsuccessful. Maria was pronounced ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.cnn.com/2009-11-12/entertainment/steven.curtis.chapman_1_maria-black-hole-christian-music?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ |title=Singer copes with daughter's death through music |publisher=CNN |date=November 12, 2009 |accessdate=March 6, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010234108/http://articles.cnn.com/2009-11-12/entertainment/steven.curtis.chapman_1_maria-black-hole-christian-music?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ |archivedate=October 10, 2012 }}</ref> Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman died from her injuries in a driveway accident on May 21, 2008.<ref>, ], May 22, 2008</ref> One of Chapman's sons was pulling into the driveway of their house and Maria Sue was running to meet him. They didn't see each other in time and he accidentally struck her. She was airlifted to ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/inmemoryofmaria/ |title=In Memory of Maria |publisher=Chapmanchannel.typepad.com |date=February 20, 2008 |accessdate=March 6, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213081715/http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/inmemoryofmaria/ |archivedate=February 13, 2012 |df=mdy }}{{Failed verification|date=May 2016}}</ref> EMS paramedics attempted to resuscitate her en route to the hospital, but were unsuccessful. Maria was pronounced ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.cnn.com/2009-11-12/entertainment/steven.curtis.chapman_1_maria-black-hole-christian-music?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ |title=Singer copes with daughter's death through music |publisher=CNN |date=November 12, 2009 |accessdate=March 6, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010234108/http://articles.cnn.com/2009-11-12/entertainment/steven.curtis.chapman_1_maria-black-hole-christian-music?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ |archivedate=October 10, 2012 }}</ref>
At the time of Maria's death, the Chapman family was preparing to celebrate Caleb's high school graduation from ] and Emily's engagement just hours before the accident.<ref>{{cite web|last=Finan |first=Eileen |url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20221775,00.html |title=We Will See Maria Again |work=People |date=August 25, 2008 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref> At the time of Maria's death, the Chapman family was preparing to celebrate Caleb's high school graduation from ] and Emily's engagement just hours before the accident.<ref>{{cite web|last=Finan |first=Eileen |url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20221775,00.html |title=We Will See Maria Again |work=People |date=August 25, 2008 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref>


During the memorial service for Maria, the family expressed their faith in God and their love for one another.<ref>{{cite web|last=Finan |first=Eileen |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20202406,00.html |title=Steven Curtis Chapman's Daughter Laid to Rest |work=People |date=May 24, 2008 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{dead link|date=March 2012}}</ref> During the memorial service for Maria, the family expressed their faith in God and their love for one another.<ref>{{cite web|last=Finan |first=Eileen |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20202406,00.html |title=Steven Curtis Chapman's Daughter Laid to Rest |work=People |date=May 24, 2008 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{dead link|date=March 2012}}</ref>


After Maria's accident, the Chapman family spoke publicly about their loss and the role that faith played in their healing. They have appeared on '']'', '']'', in '']'', '']'', and '']''.<ref>Kimball, Josh. in '']'', August 6, 2008</ref><ref>Kimball, Josh. in '']'', August 23, 2008</ref> Maria was buried in the ] dress that she was planning to wear to Emily's October wedding. The family put Maria's ballet shoes, her favorite doll, letters from her brothers and sisters, and other personal momentos to Maria in her coffin. During the funeral service, Will kept Maria's security blanket around his shoulders. Maria is buried in Williamson Memorial Gardens in ]. Chapman's subsequent album, '']'', focuses on Maria's death and its aftermath. Chapman almost quit his singing career due to Maria's death and he nearly chose to never sing "Cinderella" again, but soon realized that Maria would have wanted him to continue singing and to honor her memory by singing "Cinderella". An investigation of Maria's death was performed by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. However, it was ruled as a tragic accident and no charges were filed. In November 2009, a year after Maria died, Chapman performed at a special concert at ]. ], the pastor of Harvest, suffered the loss of his own son, Christopher Laurie, just months after Chapman's loss. Chapman performed several songs from ''Beauty Will Rise''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091118/greg-laurie-steven-curtis-chapman-host-night-of-raw-honesty/ |title=Greg Laurie, Chapman Host Night of 'Raw Honesty', Christian News |publisher=Christianpost.com |date=November 18, 2009 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref> After Maria's accident, the Chapman family spoke publicly about their loss and the role that faith played in their healing. They have appeared on '']'', '']'', in '']'', '']'', and '']''.<ref>Kimball, Josh. in '']'', August 6, 2008</ref><ref>Kimball, Josh. in '']'', August 23, 2008</ref> Maria was buried in the ] dress that she was planning to wear to Emily's October wedding. Chapman's subsequent album, '']'', focuses on Maria's death and its aftermath. Chapman almost quit his singing career due to Maria's death and nearly chose to never sing "Cinderella" again, but soon realized that Maria would have wanted him to continue singing and to honor her memory by singing "Cinderella". In November 2009, a year after Maria died, Chapman performed at a special concert at ]. ], the pastor of Harvest, suffered the loss of his own son, Christopher Laurie, just months after Chapman's loss. Chapman performed several songs from ''Beauty Will Rise''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091118/greg-laurie-steven-curtis-chapman-host-night-of-raw-honesty/ |title=Greg Laurie, Chapman Host Night of 'Raw Honesty', Christian News |publisher=Christianpost.com |date=November 18, 2009 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref>


Since Maria's unexpected death, Mary Beth Chapman has written and released a book about the death of her daughter called ''Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jeremy |first=Camp |url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/0800719913 |title=Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope |publisher=Amazon.com |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref> Since Maria's unexpected death, Mary Beth Chapman has written and released a book about the death of her daughter called ''Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jeremy |first=Camp |url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/0800719913 |title=Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope |publisher=Amazon.com |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref>
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In the late 1990s, Chapman became involved in youth violence prevention efforts following the 1997 ] at his alma mater in West Paducah, Kentucky.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061123232256/http://www.house.gov/ed_workforce/hearings/106th/ecyf/schviolence51899/chapman.pdf |date=November 23, 2006 }}</ref> Chapman even dedicated a song, "With Hope", from his 1999 album, '']'', to the families who lost someone in the shooting.<ref>{{cite web|author=Connection Magazine|url=http://www.connectionmagazine.org/archives_old/curtischapman.htm|title=Curtis Chapman}}</ref> In addition, he was asked to sing at the joint funeral held for the three victims. Chapman later gave a memorial concert and joined ] and others in creating a video designed to sensitize teenagers to the signs of serious violence planning among peers and to encourage them to report plans that are told to them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/PageServer |title=Shaohannah's Hope: |publisher=Members.shaohannahshope.org |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref> In the late 1990's, Chapman became involved in youth violence prevention efforts following the 1997 ] at his alma mater in West Paducah, Kentucky.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061123232256/http://www.house.gov/ed_workforce/hearings/106th/ecyf/schviolence51899/chapman.pdf |date=November 23, 2006 }}</ref> Chapman even dedicated a song, "With Hope", from his 1999 album, '']'', to the families who lost someone in the shooting.<ref>{{cite web|author=Connection Magazine|url=http://www.connectionmagazine.org/archives_old/curtischapman.htm|title=Curtis Chapman}}</ref> In addition, he was asked to sing at the joint funeral held for the three victims. Chapman later gave a memorial concert and joined ] and others in creating a video designed to sensitize teenagers to the signs of serious violence planning among peers and to encourage them to report plans that are told to them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/PageServer |title=Shaohannah's Hope: |publisher=Members.shaohannahshope.org |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref>


In 2009, Show Hope finished building Maria's Big House of Hope, a medical care center in China that provides holistic care to orphans with special needs. Maria's Big House of Hope is also dedicated to the memory of the late Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman. Also in 2009, Chapman and his wife received the Children's Champion Award from the charitable organization ] for their work with Show Hope. In 2009, Show Hope finished building Maria's Big House of Hope, a medical care center in China that provides holistic care to orphans with special needs. Maria's Big House of Hope is also dedicated to the memory of the late Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman. Also in 2009, Chapman and his wife received the Children's Champion Award from the charitable organization ] for their work with Show Hope.


In September 2011, Chapman and his wife were awarded the Congressional ] award by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) in Washington, D.C.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326215506/http://www.ccainstitute.org/membersonly/members/angelawardrecipients06.pdf |date=March 26, 2009 }}</ref> In September 2001, Chapman and his wife were awarded the Congressional ] award by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) in Washington, D.C.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326215506/http://www.ccainstitute.org/membersonly/members/angelawardrecipients06.pdf |date=March 26, 2009 }}</ref>


Chapman also has promoted the international charity ] for at least a decade, serving as spokesman for Project Restore, its program serving the U.S. ] region in recovery from ], in cooperation with the Gospel Music Association. He has also occasionally traveled to Uganda to help with the problem of street children, and to help ] and ] organizations. He has played at local churches, including KPC (]) in ]. Chapman also has promoted the international charity ] for at least a decade, serving as spokesman for Project Restore, its program serving the U.S. ] region in recovery from ], in cooperation with the Gospel Music Association. He has also occasionally traveled to Uganda to help with the problem of street children, and to help ] and ] organizations. He has played at local churches, including KPC (]) in ].

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Steven Curtis Chapman
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Steven Curtis Chapman
Background information
Birth nameSteven Curtis Chapman
Born (1962-11-21) November 21, 1962 (age 62)
Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
OriginNashville, Tennessee
GenresContemporary Christian music
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
  • author
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1987–present
Labels
Websitestevencurtischapman.com
Musical artist

Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist.

After starting his career in the late 1980's as a songwriter and performer of contemporary Christian music, Chapman has since been recognized as one of the most prolific singers in the genre, releasing over 20 albums. Chapman has also won five Grammy awards and 58 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, more than any other artist in history. His seven "Artist of the Year" Dove Awards, his latest in 2009, are also an industry record. As of 2017, Chapman has sold more than 11 million albums and has 10 RIAA-certified Gold or Platinum albums.

Chapman is also a vocal advocate for adoption, along with his wife Mary Beth. Together, they started an organization in 2003 called Show Hope (formerly called Shaohannah's Hope), that mobilizes individuals and communities to care for orphans through its international orphan care work as well as adoption aid grants to help couples defray the cost of adoptions from overseas and the U.S. In 2009, Show Hope finished building Maria's Big House of Hope, a medical care center in China that provides holistic care to orphans with special needs. Chapman is also a contributor to Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith of British Christian band Delirious?. In 2003, Chapman starred in the Christian film Christmas Child.

Chapman was recognized in the Fall 2010 issue of Wood & Steel discussing the new Taylor 714 Signature Series guitar in honor of his youngest daughter Maria Sue. The guitar features the flower from Maria's picture and the word "SEE" on the 12th fret in Maria's handwriting.

Early life

Steven Curtis Chapman was born to Judy and Herb Chapman in Paducah, Kentucky, on November 21, 1962. Chapman's father is a guitar teacher in Paducah, and young Steven and his older brother, Herb Jr., grew up playing the guitar and singing.

Upon finishing high school, Chapman enrolled as a pre-med student at Georgetown College in Kentucky. After a couple of semesters he transferred to Anderson College in Indiana to study music. However, he soon dropped out and went to Nashville to pursue a career in music. While in Nashville he briefly attended Belmont University. He began working at a music show at Opryland USA while dedicating time to songwriting.

In the 1980's, Chapman wrote a song called "Built to Last", which was recorded by prominent gospel group The Imperials. The strength of the song prompted him to be signed to a songwriting deal with Sparrow Records, where he rose to prominence. As of 2007, artists like Sandi Patty, Billy Dean, Glen Campbell, the Cathedral Quartet and Roger Whittaker have recorded Chapman's songs.

First albums (1987–1990)

In 1987, Chapman released his first album, First Hand. The album included the song "Weak Days", which peaked at No. 2 on the Contemporary Christian Music chart. In 1988, he followed with his second album, Real Life Conversations, which earned him four more hits, including the No. 1 song "His Eyes". The song, which was co-written by James Isaac Elliott, earned the Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year award from the Gospel Music Association in 1989. That year, he also won a GMA Award for Best Songwriter of the Year.

After that, Chapman followed with more albums like More to This Life and For the Sake of the Call. All of these albums featured several No. 1 singles and were awarded several GMA Awards. The latter also gave Chapman his first Grammy in the Best Pop Gospel Album category. These achievements strengthened his position in the Christian music scene.

Going mainstream (1992–2005)

In 1992, Chapman made a successful shift into a more mainstream audience with his album The Great Adventure. The album garnered Chapman two more Grammys for the album and for the title track video. After Sparrow Records was purchased by EMI/Liberty, they began to market the album to a broader audience, pushing it to gold status in 1993. The success of the album prompted Chapman to record one of his concerts and release it as The Live Adventure, both as a video and a CD. This continuation won Chapman more GMA Awards, and also a new award from American Songwriter magazine for Songwriter and Artist of the Year.

Chapman continued to enjoy success with albums like Heaven in the Real World, Signs of Life, and Speechless. In 2001, with the release of Declaration, Chapman got more attention in the Top 200. That album, along with 2003's All About Love, peaked in the Top 15. The follow-up, All Things New, made it to No. 22.

Chapman has also released three Christmas albums, beginning with 1995's The Music of Christmas (re-released in 2004 - distributed only at Hallmark Cards stores). In 2005, he released All I Really Want for Christmas, and Joy in 2012.

In the Christian video game Dance Praise, four songs from Chapman are included: "All About Love", "Dive", "Live Out Loud", and "Only Getting Started". The Dance Praise expansion pack, Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 1: Modern Worship, adds the following songs to the game: "Children of the Burning Heart", "Let Us Pray", "See the Glory", "Fingerprints of God", and "I Do Believe".

Later years (2006–2011)

In 2006, Chapman went on tour to several Asian countries. His concert for U.S. troops serving in South Korea was the first Christian concert ever performed for the troops in that country, and a concert in Shanghai, China, was "the first public performance by a Gospel recording artist event in the city open to China passport holders", and the third-largest concert in Shanghai that spring. The tour also took the artist to Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore. During the same period, his song "The Blessing" reached No. 1 on Thailand radio charts. His other No. 1 songs there are "Dive", "Live Out Loud", "Cinderella", and "Do Everything".

In 2007, Chapman co-headlined Newsong's annual Winter Jam tour with Jeremy Camp. For the tour, he brought his sons' band, Colony House, out on tour to play as his backing band, along with longtime keyboardist Scott Sheriff. Chapman also released This Moment, which included the hit singles "Cinderella" and "Yours", in October 2007. He was chosen for WOW Hits 2009 for Cinderella.

On April 20, 2008, Chapman was awarded a star on Nashville's Walk of Fame for his contributions in Christian music.

On November 3, 2009, Chapman released his 17th album Beauty Will Rise. All of the songs from this album were inspired by the death of his daughter, Maria Sue. The songs on the album are his "personal psalms". Chapman, his wife and two sons each got a tattoo of the flower that Maria drew before her untimely death. "Beauty Will Rise", Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope", written by his wife, Mary Beth Chapman, Chapman's song "Meant to Be", and "re:creation" are dedicated to Maria's memory.

Chapman's album, re:creation, contained six new songs as well as new versions of some of his most memorable hits. He felt that the album was an opportunity to let everyone know he and his family believe God is recreating many wonderful things in their lives after the death of Maria Sue.

New label (2012–present)

In August 2012, Chapman announced his departure from Sparrow Records and his signature to Sony's Provident Label Group.

His first release with Provident was the Christmas album, Joy, on October 16, 2012.

Chapman released Deep Roots exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. on March 11, 2013.

In September 2013, Reunion Records released Chapman's 18th album (the second with Reunion Records), The Glorious Unfolding, which was also his first studio album in seven years that features completely original material. The album received critical acclaim, with many critics ranking it among his other chart-topping albums. The album peaked at No. 27 on the US Billboard 200.

Beginning in September 2014, Chapman has hosted "Sam's Place: Music for the Spirit" concert series at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and featured performances by the likes of MercyMe, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Third Day.

In 2015, Chapman released the song "Warrior" on the official song for the soundtrack to War Room.

In March 2016, Chapman released his first ever worship album, Worship and Believe. The first single, "Amen", went to Christian AC radio on October 6, 2015.

Chapman released his memoir, Between Heaven and the Real World - My Story, in March 2017 released by Revell/Baker Publishing, where he openly shares the experiences that have shaped him, his faith, and his music in a life that has included incredible highs and faith-shaking lows..

Personal life

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Steven and Mary Beth in the booklet of the album, The Music of Christmas released in 1995

Chapman is a devout Christian and is married to Mary Beth Chapman (née Chapman). The couple met in the early 1980's at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, and married in the fall of 1984.

The couple currently live in Franklin, Tennessee, and have six children: three biological—Emily, Caleb and Will— and three daughters—Shaohannah Hope, Stevey Joy and Maria Sue—adopted from China. After going on a mission trip to Haiti with Mary Beth in 1997, his daughter, Emily, asked her parents about adopting and they initially refused but later adopted three young girls from China.

Together, Chapman and his wife have written three children's books with adoption themes: Shaoey And Dot: Bug Meets Bundle (2004), Shaoey and Dot: The Christmas Miracle (2005), and Shaoey and Dot: A Thunder and Lightning Bug Story with illustrations by Mary Beth's brother, Jim Chapman (2006). Chapman's modern fairytale, Cinderella: The Love of a Daddy and His Princess (2008) chronicles and celebrates the blessings of childhood, family, love, and life. Together with minister Scotty Smith, Chapman has authored two books for the adult inspirational market: Speechless (1999), and Restoring Broken Things (2005). Chapman's song "All About Love" has been featured in commercials for the Fox television show Celebrity Duets.

Chapman and his sons recorded "I Love My Lips" under the name of "Stevenson" after his oldest son Caleb Stevenson for the 2003 Veggie Rocks album. His sons Caleb and Will perform together as the band Colony House. Chapman also recorded a song for the Veggie Tales film, It's a Meaningful Life, titled "Meant to Be".

On November 10, 2011, Chapman and his wife became grandparents for the first time when a baby girl, Eiley Eliza Richards, was born to Emily and her husband Tanner Richards, in Ireland. As of 2017, they have four grandchildren and counting.

Jillian Edwards is Chapman's daughter-in-law.

Chapman's brother-in-law, Jim Chapman, was the bass vocalist in the 1990s country music group 4 Runner. His son Will Chapman married folk musician Jillian Edwards in December 2012.

Death of Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman

Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman died from her injuries in a driveway accident on May 21, 2008. One of Chapman's sons was pulling into the driveway of their house and Maria Sue was running to meet him. They didn't see each other in time and he accidentally struck her. She was airlifted to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. EMS paramedics attempted to resuscitate her en route to the hospital, but were unsuccessful. Maria was pronounced dead on arrival. At the time of Maria's death, the Chapman family was preparing to celebrate Caleb's high school graduation from Christ Presbyterian Academy and Emily's engagement just hours before the accident.

During the memorial service for Maria, the family expressed their faith in God and their love for one another.

After Maria's accident, the Chapman family spoke publicly about their loss and the role that faith played in their healing. They have appeared on Good Morning America, Larry King Live, in People, The 700 Club, and Huckabee. Maria was buried in the flower girl dress that she was planning to wear to Emily's October wedding. Chapman's subsequent album, Beauty Will Rise, focuses on Maria's death and its aftermath. Chapman almost quit his singing career due to Maria's death and nearly chose to never sing "Cinderella" again, but soon realized that Maria would have wanted him to continue singing and to honor her memory by singing "Cinderella". In November 2009, a year after Maria died, Chapman performed at a special concert at Harvest Christian Fellowship. Greg Laurie, the pastor of Harvest, suffered the loss of his own son, Christopher Laurie, just months after Chapman's loss. Chapman performed several songs from Beauty Will Rise.

Since Maria's unexpected death, Mary Beth Chapman has written and released a book about the death of her daughter called Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope.

Honorary Doctorate

On May 7, 2011, Chapman received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Anderson University and was the commencement speaker for the class of 2011.

Activism and charity work

Chapman's first adopted daughter, Shaohannah Hope, was featured on his album All I Really Want for Christmas

In the late 1990's, Chapman became involved in youth violence prevention efforts following the 1997 Heath High School shooting at his alma mater in West Paducah, Kentucky. Chapman even dedicated a song, "With Hope", from his 1999 album, Speechless, to the families who lost someone in the shooting. In addition, he was asked to sing at the joint funeral held for the three victims. Chapman later gave a memorial concert and joined Charles Colson and others in creating a video designed to sensitize teenagers to the signs of serious violence planning among peers and to encourage them to report plans that are told to them.

In 2009, Show Hope finished building Maria's Big House of Hope, a medical care center in China that provides holistic care to orphans with special needs. Maria's Big House of Hope is also dedicated to the memory of the late Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman. Also in 2009, Chapman and his wife received the Children's Champion Award from the charitable organization Children's Hunger Fund for their work with Show Hope.

In September 2001, Chapman and his wife were awarded the Congressional Angels in Adoption award by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) in Washington, D.C.

Chapman also has promoted the international charity World Vision for at least a decade, serving as spokesman for Project Restore, its program serving the U.S. Gulf Coast region in recovery from Hurricane Katrina, in cooperation with the Gospel Music Association. He has also occasionally traveled to Uganda to help with the problem of street children, and to help orphans and adoption organizations. He has played at local churches, including KPC (Kampala Pentecostal Church) in Kampala.

Discography

Main article: Steven Curtis Chapman discography

Chapman has released 18 studio albums, more than 20 albums total in his career, including three Christmas, one live, and several compilation albums. He has sold more than ten million total albums (including two certified Platinum albums, seven certified Gold albums) and has had 48 No. 1 Christian radio songs.

Studio albums

Awards

Awards and achievements
Preceded byAnother Time... Another Place
Sandi Patti 		Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
1992–1994

For the Sake of the Call
The Great Adventure
The Live Adventure

Succeeded byMercy
Andrae Crouch
Preceded byThis Is My Song
Deniece Williams 		Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
2000

Speechless

Succeeded byIf I Left the Zoo
Jars of Clay
Preceded byWorship Again
Michael W. Smith 		Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
2005

All Things New

Succeeded byLifesong
Casting Crowns
Preceded byAvalon American Music Award for Favorite Inspirational Contemporary Artist
2003 		Succeeded byMercyMe
Preceded by"Place in This World"
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Wayne Kirkpatrick 		GMA's Song of the Year

"The Great Adventure"
1993

Succeeded by"In Christ Alone"
Shawn Craig, Don Koch
Preceded byLarnelle Harris GMA's Songwriter of the Year
1989–1995 		Succeeded byMichael W. Smith
Preceded byMichael W. Smith GMA's Songwriter of the Year
1997–1998 		Succeeded byRich Mullins
Preceded byWayne Watson GMA's Male Vocalist of the Year
1990–1991 		Succeeded byMichael English
Preceded byMichael English GMA's Male Vocalist of the Year
1995 		Succeeded byGary Chapman
Preceded byGary Chapman GMA's Male Vocalist of the Year
1997–1998 		Succeeded byChris Rice
Preceded byChris Rice GMA's Male Vocalist of the Year
2000–2001 		Succeeded byMac Powell
Preceded byAmy Grant GMA's Artist of the Year
1990–1991 		Succeeded byAmy Grant
Preceded byAmy Grant GMA's Artist of the Year
1993 		Succeeded byMichael English
Preceded byMichael English GMA's Artist of the Year
1995 		Succeeded byDC Talk
Preceded byDC Talk GMA's Artist of the Year
1997 		Succeeded byRich Mullins
Preceded byMichael W. Smith GMA's Artist of the Year
2000 		Succeeded byThird Day
Preceded bytobyMac GMA's Artist of the Year
2009 		Succeeded by
Preceded byGo West Young Man
Michael W. Smith 		GMA's Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
1992–1993

For the Sake of the Call
The Great Adventure

Succeeded byHope
Michael English
Preceded byHope
Michael English 		GMA's Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
1995

Heaven in the Real World

Succeeded byThe Whole Truth
Point of Grace
Preceded byThe Whole Truth
Point of Grace 		GMA's Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
1997

Signs of Life

Succeeded byBehind the Eyes
Amy Grant
Preceded byLive the Life
Michael W. Smith 		GMA's Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
2000

Speechless

Succeeded byThis is Your Time
Michael W. Smith
Preceded byThis is Your Time
Michael W. Smith 		GMA's Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
2002

Declaration

Succeeded byWoven & Spun
Nichole Nordeman
Preceded by GMA's Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
1989

"His Eyes"

Succeeded by"Heaven"
BeBe & CeCe Winans
Preceded by"Home Free"
Wayne Watson 		GMA's Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
1993–1995

"The Great Adventure" (with Geoff Moore)
"Go There With You"
"Heaven in the Real World"

Succeeded by"The Great Divide"
Point of Grace
Preceded by"Between You and Me"
DC Talk 		GMA's Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
1998

"Let Us Pray"

Succeeded by"Testify to Love"
Avalon
Preceded by"Testify To Love"
Avalon 		GMA's Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
2000

"Dive"

Succeeded by"Redeemer"
Nicole C. Mullen
Preceded by GMA's Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
1990

"I Can See the Hand" (with Jim Chapman III)
(recorded by The Cathedrals)

Succeeded by
Preceded by GMA's Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
1990

"His Strength is Perfect" (with Jerry Salley)

Succeeded by
Preceded by GMA's Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
2005

"Voice of Truth" (with Mark Hall)
(recorded by Casting Crowns)

Succeeded by
Preceded by GMA's Instrumental Album of the Year
2007

'End of the Spear Soundtrack
(with Ronald Owen, Howell Gibbens, Matt Cody, David Mullen, Jamie Moore, Brown Bannister, Otto Price)

Succeeded by
Preceded by GMA's Praise and Worship Album of the Year
1995

Corem Deo II
(with Out of the Grey, Steve Green, Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock, CeCe Winans, Bob Carlisle)

Succeeded by
Preceded by GMA's Special Event Album of the Year
1996

My Utmost for His Highest
(with Amy Grant, Gary Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Point of Grace, 4HIM, Cindy Morgan, Sandi Patty, Bryan Duncan, Twila Paris, Phillips, Craig & Dean)

Succeeded by
Preceded by GMA's Special Event Album of the Year
1998

God with Us – A Celebration of Christmas Carols & Classics
(with Anointed, Michael W. Smith, Twila Paris, Sandi Patty, Chris Willis, Steve Green, Cheri Keaggy, Avalon, Out of the Grey, Ray Boltz, Clay Crosse, CeCe Winans, Larnelle Harris)

Succeeded by
Preceded by GMA's Special Event Album of the Year
2005–2006

The Passion of the Christ: Songs
Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Succeeded by
Preceded by Short Form Music Video of the Year
1993

"The Great Adventure"

Succeeded by
Preceded by GMA's Long Form Music Video of the Year
1994

The Live Adventure

Succeeded by
Preceded by GMA's Long Form Music Video of the Year
1999

My Utmost for His Highest: The Concert

Succeeded by

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