Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962 in Paducah, Kentucky) is a contemporary Christian musician.

Biography

Steven Curtis Chapman was first signed on to a songwriting deal in the early 1980s, based upon the strength of his song "Built To Last" which was recorded by popular gospel group The Imperials. Shortly after, he signed a record deal with Sparrow Records, where he rose to prominence.

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). They are also recognized advocates for adoption. Together, they 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.

Chapman and his sons recorded under the name of "Stevenson" for the 2003 Veggie Rocks CD. (Song: "I Love My Lips," VeggieTales). Chapman starred in the 2003 film Christmas Child.

Discography

• Real Life Conversations (1987)
• First Hand (1988)
• More to This Life (1989) - RIAA certified Gold
• For the Sake of the Call (1990) - RIAA certified Gold
• The Great Adventure (1992) - RIAA certified Gold
• The Live Adventure (1993)
• Heaven in the Real World (1994) -
  
  
  
  RIAA certified Platinum
• The Music of Christmas (1995) - RIAA certified Gold
• Signs of Life (1996) - RIAA certified Gold
• Greatest Hits (1997) - RIAA certified Gold
• Speechless (1999) - RIAA certified Platinum
• Declaration (2001) - RIAA certified Gold
• All About Love (2003)
• Christmas is all in the Heart (2003)
• All Things New (2004)
• The Abbey Road Sessions (2005)
• All I Really Want for Christmas (2005)
• Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)

GMA Music Awards wins

Chapman is the all-time winner in GMA Music Awards, tying James Blackwood with seven Male Vocalist titles.

When Chapman won Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year in 2005, breaking a three-year drought at the GMA Music Awards, he broke a 10-way tie with his third award in the category -- two artists (Sandi Patty and Michael English) won the award twice, but neither was a songwriter, one writer (Don Koch) won the award twice with songs recorded by other artists, while Chapman and six other artists (Bruce Carroll, Ray Boltz, Bob Carlisle, Kathy Troccoli, Clay Crosse, Tim Hughes) claimed two awards as they wrote and recorded their songs when they won.

Chapman's proficiency at the GMA Music Awards led to one of the most famous lines in the GMAMA, at the 1999 GMAMA Song of the Year presentation with presenters Kathy Troccoli and Darrell Waltrip. The triple NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion asked the winner of three GMA Music Awards if she could relate to the effect of a driver who has tuned his car to perfection, driving well, and only to be blown by another driver who leaves everyone in the dust to steal the win. The songstress told the future International Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, "We know the feeling, Darrell. It happens to us every time Steven Curtis Chapman releases

1989

• Songwriter of the Year
• Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, "His Eyes." (Chapman recorded the song, counts as two awards.)

1990

• Songwriter of the Year
• Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year, "I Can See the Hand." (Written with Jim Chapman III. The song was recorded by The Cathedrals.)
• Male Vocalist of the Year
• Artist of the Year
• Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year, "His Strength is Perfect." (Written with Jerry Salley. Chapman recorded the song, counts as two awards.)

1991

• Songwriter of the Year
• Male Vocalist of the Year
• Artist of the Year

1992

• Songwriter of the Year
• Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, For the Sake of the Call

1993

• Song of the Year, "The Great Adventure" (with Geoff Moore.)
• Songwriter of the Year
• Artist of the Year
• Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, The Great Adventure
• Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, "The Great Adventure." (Written with Geoff Moore. Chapman recorded the song, counts as two awards.)
• Short Form Music Video of the Year, "The Great Adventure"

1994

• Songwriter of the Year
• Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, "Go There with You." (Chapman recorded the song, counts as two awards.)
• Long Form Music Video of the Year, The Live Adventure

1995

• Songwriter of the Year
• Male Vocalist of the Year
• Artist of the Year
• Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, Heaven in the Real World.
• Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, "Heaven in the Real World". (Chapman recorded the song, counts as two awards.)
• Praise and Worship Album of the Year, Corem Deo II. (A collection, shared.)

1996

• Special Event Album of the Year, My Utmost for His Highest (Compilation, won with various artists.)

1997

• Songwriter of the Year
• Male Vocalist of the Year
• Artist of the Year
• Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, Signs of Life.

1998

• Songwriter of the Year
• Male Vocalist of the Year
• Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, "Let Us Pray." (Chapman recorded the song, counts as two awards.)
• Special Event Album of the Year, God with Us -- A Celebration of Christmas Carols & Classica. (Compilation, won with various artists.)

1999

• Long Form Music Video of the Year, My Utmost for His Highest -- The Concert. (Compilation, won with various artists.)

2000

• Artist of the Year
• Male Vocalist of the Year
• Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, Speechless.
• Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, "Dive." (Chapman recorded the song, counts as two awards.)

2001

• Male Vocalist of the Year (Record tying seventh, tied with James Blackwood)

2002

• Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, Declaration

2005

• Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year, "Voice of Truth". (Written with Mark Hall, recorded by Casting Crowns.)
• Special Event Album of the Year, The Passion of the Christ: Songs (Compilation, won with various artists.)

Other Awards & Nominations

• 1992 Grammy Award Winner: best pop gospel album (For The Sake of the Call)
• 1993 Grammy Award Winner: best pop gospel album (The Great Adventure)
• 1994 Grammy Award Winner: best pop gospel album (The Live Adventure)
• 1995 Grammy Award Nomination: best pop/contemporary gospel album (Heaven in the Real World)
• 1996 Grammy Award Nomination: best pop/contemporary gospel album (The Music of Christmas)
• 1997 Grammy Award Nomination: best pop/contemporary gospel album (Signs of Life)
• 2000 Grammy Award Winner: best pop/contemporary gospel album (Speechless)
• 2001 American Music Award Nomination: favorite inspirational artist
• 2002 Gibson Guitar Award Nomination: best acoustic guitarist
• 2003 American Music Awards: favorite inspirational artist
• 2005 Grammy Award Winner: best pop/contemporary gospel album (All Things New)