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Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962 in Paducah, Kentucky) has been one of the biggest stars of contemporary Christian music since the late 1980s. His father, Herb Chapman, Sr. owns Chapman Music Store in Paducah, Kentucky and has appeared on various country music programs. He is a highly-sought-after guitar teacher and was awarded a Gold Record for his vocal work on his son's early 90's Christmas release, "The Music of Christmas".

Steven was signed to a songwriting deal in the early 80's on the strength of his song titled "Built To Last" which was recorded by famed Gospel group The Imperials. (Album: Side By Side) Shortly after, was signed to a record deal with Sparrow Record Label, where he has become the flagship artist for the label, in spite of the fact that many other popular artists are also part of the Sparrow family.

Chapman's sons, Caleb and Will Franklin, are also musicians. Caleb received his first songwriting credit for his contributions on his dad's 2001 release, Declaration. He shares songwriting credits for the song "See the Glory". Caleb plays guitar and sings, while Will Franklin is rapidly becoming an accomplished drummer. Together, father and sons recorded under the name of "Stevenson" for the 2003 Veggie Rocks CD. (Song: "I Love My Lips") Will played drums and sang back-up on the tune while Caleb and Steven alternated lead vocalist duties. The cut quickly became a fan favorite and sparked a great deal of interest in the Chapman boys as future artists. While their immediate intentions are to delay professional ambitions in order to enjoy being "kids" a little longer, the boys nonetheless do appear on stage from time to time with their dad when school schedules permit. Third generation Chapman appearances have become a resounding crowd pleaser as the boys have already proven themselves to be quite talented.

Steven Curtis Chapman is also a nationally recognized advocate for adoption. He and his wife Mary Beth have three biological children, (Emily Elizabeth, Caleb Stevenson, Will Franklin) and they adopted three Chinese girls (Shaohannah Hope Yan, Stevey Joy Ru, Maria Sue Chapman). Along with his wife, Mary Beth, he founded Shaohannah's Hope, a charity organization which offers grants to qualifying families to help defray the cost of adopting, at home and abroad. Both were awarded the Angels of Adoption award by a Congressional Committee for adoption in Washington, D.C.

The Chapmans have recently released the first in a series of children's books aimed at promoting adoption. The "Shaoey and Dot" series is named after their first adopted daughter, Shaohannah Hope Yan Chapman. Authors of the series are Steven and Mary Beth Chapman. The illustrations are done by Mary Beth's brother, Jim Chapman, who is a public school art teacher and former member of the country group, 4RUNNER.

Discography

Albums

#1 Singles

  • from Declaration
    • "Live Out Loud"
    • "God Is God"
    • "Magnificent Obsession"
  • from Speechless
    • "The Change"
    • "Fingerprints of God"
    • "The Invitation"
    • "Great Expectations"
    • "Be Still And Know"
    • "Dive"
    • "Speechless"
  • from The Apostle Movie Soundtrack
    • "I Will Not Go Quietly"
  • from Signs of Life
    • "Lord Of The Dance"
    • "Signs Of Life"
    • "Let Us Pray"
    • "Free"
    • "Hold Onto Jesus"
  • from My Utmost For His Highest
    • "Sometimes He Comes In The Clouds"
  • from Heaven in the Real World
    • "Heaven In The Real World"
    • "King Of The Jungle"
    • "Dancing With The Dinosaur"
    • "The Mountain"
    • "Heartbeat Of Heaven"
  • from For the Sake of the Call
    • "For The Sake Of The Call"
    • "When You Are A Soldier"
    • "No Better Place"
    • "Busy Man"
    • "What Kind of Joy"
  • from More to This Life
    • "More To This Life"
    • "I Will Be Here"
    • "Love You With My Life"
    • "Treasure Island"
RIAA Certified Albums

R.I.A.A Certified Platinum Recording (1 million units) Heaven In The Real World Speechles

R.I.A.A Certified Gold Recording (500,000 units)Declaration Greatest Hits Signs Of Life The Music Of Christmas The Great Adventure More To This Life For The Sake Of The Call 2005 (incomplete)

2003

Videography Steven Curtis Chapman Live

Awards and Honors 31st Annual American Music Awards Winner - Favorite Inspirational Artist

34th Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards Nominations 

- Artist of the Year
- Male Vocalist of the Year


2002 Videography Videos, Video Hits Collection(available on DVD and VHS) 

Awards and Honors

33rd Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards Nominations - Artist of the Year - Male Vocalist of the Year - Songwriter Of The Year - Song of the Year (as singer/songwriter), “Live Out Loud” - Song of the Year (as singer/songwriter), “God Is God” - Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song, “Live Out Loud” - Pop/Contemporary Album (artist/producer), Declaration (won this category)

Campus Life Magazine’s Male Vocalist of the Year – voted by Campus Life readers

American Songwriter Magazine Winner - Christian Songwriter of the Year - Artist of the Year - Publisher of the Year - Producer of the Year (with Brown Bannister) - Song of the Year (“Magnificent Obsession”) - Overall Songwriter of the Year (#2) - Overall Producer of the Year (#3)

Gibson Guitar Award nominee- in the category of Best Acoustic Guitarist

Certified Gold Recording (RIAA) Declaration

Certified Gold Recording (RIAA) More To This Life


2001 Awards and Honors 32nd Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards Nominations - Artist of the Year - Male Vocalist of the Year - Song of the Year, “Dive” - Songwriter of the Year

American Songwriter Magazine - Christian Songwriter of the Year - Christian Artist of the Year - Song of the Year (tie, “Fingerprints of God”)

Certified Platinum Recording (RIAA) Speechless

American Music Award Nomination - Favorite Inspirational Artist 


2000

Awards and Honors Awarded the “Angel In Adoption” by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption

Gospel Music Association Dove Award Nominations - Song of the Year “Dive” - Artist of the Year - Male Vocalist of the Year - Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year “Dive” - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Speechless - Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year “Be Still And Know”

BMI Songwriter Of The Year


1999

Awards and Honors American Songwriter Awards - Christian Songwriter of the Year for the second consecutive year. - “Not Home Yet” received the nod as Song of the Year.

1998

Awards and Honors

Gospel Music Association Dove Award Winner - Male Vocalist of the Year - Songwriter of the Year - Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year—“Let Us Pray” (songwriter and performer) - Special Event Album of the Year (for his contribution to God With Us) 

1997

Videography The Walk 

Awards and Honors

NARAS Grammy Award Nomination - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album-Signs Of Life

Certified Platinum Recording (RIAA) - Heaven In The Real World

Certified Gold Recording (RIAA) - Signs Of Life

GMA Dove Award Winner - Artist of the Year - Male Vocalist of the Year - Songwriter of the Year - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year-Signs Of Life

CCM Readers Awards - Favorite Pop Artist - Favorite Male Vocalist - Favorite Songwriter - Favorite Guitar Player - Favorite Pop Album-Signs Of Life - Favorite Song-“Lord Of The Dance” 

1996

Awards and Honors

NARAS Grammy Award Nomination - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album-The Music Of Christmas

GMA Dove Award Winner - Special Event Album of the Year-My Utmost For His Highest

CCM Readers Awards - #1 Favorite Songwriter - #1 Favorite Guitarist - #2 Favorite Pop Artist - #3 Favorite Male Vocalist

1995

Awards and Honors

NARAS Grammy Award Nomination - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album-Heaven In The Real World

Certified Gold Recording (RIAA) - Heaven In The Real World - For The Sake Of The Call

GMA Dove Award Winner - Artist of the Year - Male Vocalist of the Year - Songwriter of the Year - Contemporary Album of the Year-Heaven In The Real World - Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year-"Heaven In The Real World" - Praise & Worship Album of the Year-Coram Deo II

NSAI Nashville Songwriter's Association International Award - Heaven In The Real World

CCM Reader's Awards - Favorite Pop Artist - Favorite Male Vocalist - Favorite Songwriter - Favorite Pop Album-Heaven In The Real World - Favorite Guitarist - Favorite Live Concert

1994

Awards and Honors NARAS Grammy Winner - Best Pop Gospel Album-The Live Adventure

GMA Dove Award Winner - Songwriter of the Year - Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year-“Go There With You” - Long Form Music Video of the Year-"The Live Adventure"

Cashbox Year End Poll - Artist of the Year

Videography

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