Steven Curtis Chapman will be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. The Christian singer was invited to join on Saturday, July 27, by his good friend, and fellow Kentucky native, Ricky Skaggs. Skaggs began the invitation by bringing out a picture of Chapman from his Grand Ole Opry debut 42 years ago, when he performed country classics…
Steven Curtis Chapman is sharing a song he wrote amid his grief of losing his daughter, Maria Sue, in 2008. The Kentucky native offered an acoustic performance of “Questions,” from his 2009 Beauty Will Rise album, in tribute to the tragic school shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, which left six people dead. “Ever since the devastating events here…
Steven Curtis Chapman has made history with his latest single, “Don’t Lose Heart.” The 60-year-old is celebrating his 50th No. 1 hit with the song, something that no other Christian artist has done, until now. “I’m completely blown away by the support for this song and for my music, even after so many years,” Chapman exclaims. “To ever have…
Steven Curtis Chapman has a hit single at Christian radio, with “Don’t Lose Heart,” but he’s soon about to have a new version. The five-time Grammy Award winner is releasing the song again, this time with country music’s own Mitchell Tenpenny. “I really believe God orchestrated something and put it together in a way that I couldn’t have planned…
It’s been 35 years since Steven Curtis Chapman released his debut album, First Hand, but he still has plenty he wants to say. The five-time Grammy Awards winner just released his new album, Still, a 12-track record that became a labor of love for Chapman. “I had to wrestle with a lot of doubts and a lot of insecurities…
Lifest is returning for the second year to Bon Aqua, Tennesse, located about 45 minutes outside of Nashville. The three-day event, held July 28 to 30, features an all-star lineup, including Christian music superstar Steven Curtis Chapman, who is eager to join many of his friends and fellow artists for the unique event. “I am super excited that…
Steven Curtis Chapman recently made history, when he was the first Christian artist to be named a BMI Icon. The award, given to those who have made a significant impact in music with their songwriting, adds Chapman’s name to an impressive list of successful songwriters, including Barry Manilow, Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard,…
When a tornado tore through Mayfield, Kentucky on December 10, 58 people lost their lives, and countless homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. Now, Steven Curtis Chapman and Ricky Skaggs, both Kentucky natives, are combining their talents to co-headline a benefit concert, with all proceeds going to Samaritan’s Purse to help aid in recovery efforts. “As a boy…
Steven Curtis Chapman and Kix Brooks are among the nominees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The two are nominated in the Songwriter/Artist category, along with Phil Vassar and Steve Earle. Steven penned many of his biggest hits over the years, including “His Strength is Perfect,” “The Great Adventure,” “I Will Be Here,” “Cinderella” and more. “Blown away…
Just in time for Father’s Day, Steven Curtis Chapman released a new song, “That’s My Dad,” which paid tribute to his own father, Herb Chapman. The gospel singer also released a touching lyric video for “That’s My Dad,” showing personal footage of Steven and his father through the years. “I’m really excited to share with you the lyric video…
