Steven Curtis Chapman | |
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Birth name | Steven Curtis Chapman |
Born | Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. | November 21, 1962
Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | Contemporary Christian music |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 1987–present |
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Website | stevencurtischapman |
Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist.
Chapman began his career in the late 1980s as a songwriter and performer of contemporary Christian music and became the artist in Christian music with the most awards releasing over 25 albums. He has also won five Grammy awards and 59 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, more than any other artist in history. His seven "Artist of the Year" Dove Awards are also an industry record.[1] As of 2014, Chapman has sold more than 10 million albums[2] and has 10 RIAA-certified Gold or Platinum albums.[3]
On July 27, 2024, he was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry by Ricky Skaggs.