Steven Curtis Chapman Biography:
Steven Curtis Chapman is a name that anyone and everyone who listens to Christian music knows. His list of accomplishments include 50+ Dove Awards, 5 Grammys, an American Music Award, 2 certified platinum and 10 gold albums, 10 million total albums sold and 45 #1 radio hits. Chapman is also a huge advocate for adoption; so much so that his family has established Shaohannahs Hope, an organization that provides information and financial grants to families who want to adopt. But did you know that he and his wife also write childrens books?
The Chapmans have also co-authored childrens picture books in a series about adoption. The Shaoey and Dot series, named after the Chapmans first adopted daughter, Shaohannah (Shaoey) Hope, was launched with the Chapmans first picture book, Bug Meets Bundle, in November 2004. Since the first book, two others have followed and all have been popular with adults and children alike.
Steven Curtis Chapman Facts:
- He was born November 21, 1962 in Paducah, KY
- Steven Curtis Chapman has sold more than 10 million recordings
- He is married to Mary Beth Chapman, and they have 5 children - Emily, Caleb, Will Franklin, Shaohannah, Stevey Joy. Their daughter Maria Sue died on May 21, 2008.
- Steven has written 7 books: 3 Shaoey books as well as Great Adventure (2001), I Will Be Here (2000) and Speechless (1999)
- The Chapman family created "Shaohannah's Hope," a foundation to help families with funding for adoption (Shaohannahshope.com) in 2002
- Steven got a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in 2008.
Steven Curtis Chapman News & Notes:
- Steven Curtis Chapman Discography
- Steven Curtis Chapman Photo Gallery
- Steven Curtis Chapman on Twitter
- Living Your Christian Faith When Your World Crashes Down Around You
- Steven Curtis Chapman on Being a Dad
- Steven Curtis Chapman Spring, 2008 Tour
- Impacting Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims & Africa
- Telling Grads "I Believe In You"
- Steven Curtis Chapman News - Feb. '05
- Steven Curtis Chapman Wins 5th Grammy
- Steven Curtis Chapman - Shaoey and Dot Book Review
- Tommy Nelson Signs Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman For Children's Book
- Christian Music Lyrics Challenge
- Steven Curtis Chapman Concert Schedule
Steven Curtis Chapman Awards & Honors:
Steven Curtis Chapman Videography:
- 2003 - Steven Curtis Chapman Live DVD
- 2002 - Videos, Video Hits Collection
- 1997 - The Walk
- 1993 - The Live Adventure
- 1992 - The Great Adventure
- 1990 - Front Row
