Steven Curtis Chapman

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August 1994 CCM

October 2001 CCM

August 2011 CCM Digital

May 2013 CCM Digital

15 March 2016 CCM Digital

1 March 2017 CCM Digital

Media coverage:

• 1987 in Premiere "Steven Curtis Chapman"
• 1988 in Premiere "Steven Curtis Chapman"
• 1988 in Premiere "Premiere: New Music From The New Generation", by Thomas Mann
• Jul 1988 in CCM "Campaign '88", by Steve Rabey
• Sum 1988 in YouthWorker "Tap Your Feet To These Bible Studies"
• Mar 1990 in CCM "In The News: Dove Award Nominees: Steven Curtis Chapman Grabs Ten Nominations"
• Apr 1990 in CCM "More To His Life", by Jerry Wilson
• May 1990 in CCM "In The News: Steven Curtis Chapman Wins Big at Dove Awards"
• Sep 1990 in Campus Life "Expressions: The Embarrassment of Steven Curtis Chapman", by Jim Long
• Apr 1991 in Religious Broadcasting "Interview: Steven Curtis Chapman", by Donald J Peterson
• Apr 1991 in CCM "In The News: Patti, Chapman Nominated for Six Dove Awards Each"
• Jul 1992 in CCM "Steven Curtis Chapman's Excellent Adventure", by Thom Granger
• Aug 1992 in CCM "In Concert: Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, TN", by Thom Granger
• Nov 1992 in Campus Life "Expressions: Steven Curtis Chapman", by Jim Long
• Nov 1992 in CCM "Christian Musician: Steel Strings and a Box of Wood"
• Feb 1993 in CCM "In Concert: UCI Bren Center, Irvine, CA", by Brian B. Ruttencutter
• Apr 1993 in CCM "The CCMies [Reader's Awards]: Steven Curtis Chapman"
• Apr 1993 in CCM "In The News: Chapman, 4Him Lead Dove Nominees"
• May 1993 in CCM "In The News: Chapman Named GMA Artist of the Year", by April Hefner
• Jul 1993 in CCM
• Jul 1993 in CCM "In Concert: Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul, MN", by Doug Trouten
• 22 Nov 1993 in Christianity Today "Has Christian Rock Lost It's Soul?", by Tim Stafford
• Apr 1994 in CCM "In The News: Steven Curtis Chapman Scores Seven Dove Nominations... Again"
• May 1994 in CCM "Hog Heaven", by April Hefner, Gregory J Rumburg
• Aug 1994 in CCM "Steven Curtis Chapman's Real World", by April Hefner
• Nov 1994 in Campus Life "Expressions: The Real World of Steven Curtis Chapman", by Jim Long
• Nov 1994 in CCM "In Concert: Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, TN", by Rhonda Miskowski
• Apr 1995 in Religious Broadcasting "Steven Curtis Chapman In The Real World", by Elisabeth J Guetschow
• Apr 1995 in CCM "In The News: Chapman, Paris, Taylor Top Dove Nominee List"
• May 1995 in CCM "Integrity and Christian Music: All In The Family", by Mark A Smeby
• Jun 1995 in CCM "In The News: Chapman Takes Top Dove Nominations"
• Dec 1995 in CCM "Under The Tree", by Melissa Riddle
• Dec 1995 in Charisma "People & Events: Steven Curtis Chapman"
• Oct 1996 in CCM "Prince of Steves", by Debra Akins
• Oct 1996 in CCM "Guitar Heaven", by April Hefner
• Feb 1997 in CCM "In Concert: Civic Center Coliseum, Birmingham, AL", by Karly Randolph-Pitman
• Mar 1997 in CCM "On The Beat: Christians Take Part In Inauguration", by Debra Akins
• Sep 1997 in Campus Life "Great Expectations", by Chris Lutes
• Sep 1997 in Campus Life "The Best of SCC", by Chris Lutes
• Oct 1997 in Church Musician Today "A Kid In The Tenor Section", by Mark Cabaniss
• Nov 1997 in CCM "On The Beat: Great Adventures", by Joan Brasher
• Jan 1998 in CCM "Paducah Tragedy", by April Hefner
• May 1998 in Campus Life "So What Would Jesus Do?", by Dana Key
• Jul 1999 in CCM "Great Expectations", by Melissa Riddle
• Jul 1999 in CCM "Steven Curtis Chapman at Gospel Music Week", by Melissa Riddle
• Oct 1999 in CCM Brasil "Grandes Expectativas", by Melissa Riddle
• Feb 2000 in CCM "In Concert: Roy Williams Auditorium, St. Paul, MN", by Steve Knight
• May 2000 in CCM "Ready to Roar: Lessons For Lambs", by Melissa Riddle
• Jun 2000 in CCM "Global Impact"
• Jul 2000 in Campus Life "Our Heroes: Steven Curtis Chapman"
• Aug 2000 in CCM "Is Christian Music Making a Difference?"
• Feb 2001 in CCM "Story Behind the Song: I Will Be Here", by Christina Farris
• May 2001 in CCM "Music That Matters: Steven Curtis Chapman", by April Hefner
• Sep 2001 in New Man "Steven Curtis Chapman", by Doug Trouten
• Oct 2001 in CCM "Suffering Out Loud", by Lindy Warren
• Jan 2002 in Church Musician Today "Wrestling With Steven Curtis Chapman", by Kirk Kirkland
• Dec 2002 in CCM "Best Male Artist", by Christina Farris
• Jan 2003 in New Man "Guy Gear: Catching Up With Steven Curtis Chapman", by Bob Liparulo
• Feb 2003 in CCM "There's Just Something About Mary", by Lisa Tedder
• Nov 2003 in Today's Christian Woman "Surprised By Joy"
• Nov 2003 in CCM "Get Real: Steven's Hope", by Michael Ciani
• Jan 2004 in CCM "Listening In: Steven Curtis Chapman, Phillip Yancey"
• Oct 2004 in CCM "More To This Life", by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
• Oct 2004 in CCM "8 Is Enough (At Least For The Moment)"
• Oct 2004 in CCM "Chapman Cliff Notes"
• Nov 2004 in CCM "List-O-Rama: Saddle Up: 5 Songs That Make Me Think of Cowboys", by Chris Well
• Mar 2005 in CCM "Standing Room Only: All Things New Tour", by Andy Argyrakis
• Aug 2005 in CCM "List-O-Rama: Before They Put The Hip In Hip-Hop", by Chris Well
• Sep 2005 in Prism "Singing For Change", by Linda Owen
• Nov 2005 in Worship Leader "Table Talk: Such is the Kingdom", by Julie Reid
• Dec 2005 in CCM "Well Mercy Me, Children!", by John J. Thompson
• Jan 2008 in CCM "Faith on the Move: Count Your Change. Change A Life.", by Caroline Lusk
• Apr 2008 in CCM "Steven Curtis Chapman", by Mike Hammitt
• May 2010 in Charisma "Surprised By Grief", by Chad Bonham
• Jun 2010 in CCM Digital "Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition", by Caroline Lusk
• Aug 2011 in CCM Digital "Recreated: All Things Are Made New Again", by Caroline Lusk
• Feb 2012 in CCM Digital "Tour Spotlight: The Story Tour, Life Changers International Church, Hoffman Estates, IL", by Andy Argyrakis
• Jun 2012 in CCM Digital "Your World: Some Enchanted Evening", by Caroline Lusk
• Dec 2012 in CCM Digital "Great Expectations", by Caroline Lusk
• May 2013 in CCM Digital "Grounded: Steven Curtis Chapman's Firm Foundation", by Caroline Lusk
• Oct 2013 in CCM Digital "Gloriously Unfolded and Still Unfolding", by Caroline Lusk
• 1 Sep 2014 in CCM Digital "One Last Look: Maria's Big House of Hope Turns Five!", by Caroline Lusk
• 15 Mar 2016 in CCM Digital "Worship In The Real World", by Lindsay Williams
• 1 Mar 2017 in CCM Digital "Adventures Of Lifetimes", by Andy Argyrakis

Albums & reviews:

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}

• 1988 Dove Awards
  • Contemporary Album: First Hand 
• 1989 Dove Awards
  • Songwriter 
  • Contemporary Album: Real Life Conversations 
  • Contemporary Recorded Song: "His Eyes" 
• 1990 Dove Awards
  • Song 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "His Strength Is Perfect" 
  • Inspirational Recorded Song 
  • Contemporary Album: More To This Life 
  • Contemporary Recorded Song 
• 1991 Dove Awards
  • Song: "I Will Be Here" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Musical Album: Live at the Palace 
  • Contemporary Recorded Song: "I Will Be Here" 
• 1992 Dove Awards
  • Song: "For the Sake of the Call" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Contemporary Album: For The Sake of the Call 
  • Contemporary Recorded Song: "For the Sake of the Call" 
• 1993 Dove Awards
  • Song: "The Great Adventure" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Short Form Music Video: "The Great Adventure" 
  • Contemporary Album: The Great Adventure 
  • Contemporary Recorded Song: "The Great Adventure" 
• 1994 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Go There With You" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Long Form Music Video: The Live Adventure [video] 
  • Contemporary Album: The Live Adventure 
  • Contemporary Recorded Song: "Go There With You" 
• 1995 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Heaven In The Real World" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Heaven In the Real World 
  • Contemporary Album: Heaven In the Real World 
  • Contemporary Recorded Song: "Heaven In The Real World" 
• 1996 Dove Awards
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
• 1997 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Lord Of The Dance" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: Signs of Life 
  • Artist 
  • Short Form Music Video: "Lord Of The Dance" 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Lord of the Dance" 
• 1998 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Let Us Pray" 
  • Song: "Free" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Long Form Music Video: The Walk [video] 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Let Us Pray" 
• 1999 Dove Awards
  • Male Vocalist 
• 2000 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Dive" 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: Speechless 
  • Artist 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Speechless 
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "Be Still And Know" 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Dive" 
• 2001 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Dive" 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
• 2002 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Live Out Loud" 
  • Song: "God Is God" 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: Declaration 
  • Artist 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Live Out Loud" 
• 2003 Dove Awards
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
• 2004 Dove Awards
  • Song: "All About Love" 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: All About Love 
  • Long Form Music Video: Steven Curtis Chapman Live [video] 
• 2005 Dove Awards
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: All Things New 
• 2006 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Voice Of Truth" 
• 2008 Dove Awards
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "By His Wounds" 
• 2009 Dove Awards
  • Song: "You Reign" 
  • Song: "Cinderella" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Artist 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Cinderella" 
• 2012 Dove Awards
  • Male Vocalist 
• 2013 Dove Awards
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Joy 
  • Bluegrass Album: Deep Roots 
  • Christmas Album: Joy 
• 2019 Dove Awards
  • Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album: Deeper Roots: Where The Bluegrass Grows 
  • Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song: "Dive (feat. Ricky Skaggs)" 
• 2020 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Music Video: A Great Adventure, Live Solo Performances of Timeless Hits 
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "He Touched Me/There's Something About That Name/Because He Lives-Medley" 
  • Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album: A Great Adventure, Live Solo Performances of Timeless Hits 

• 1991 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop Gospel Album: For The Sake of the Call 
• 1992 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop Gospel Album: The Great Adventure 
• 1993 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: The Live Adventure 
• 1999 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Speechless 
• 2001 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Declaration 
• 2004 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: All Things New 
• 2005 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: All I Really Want For Christmas 
• 2008 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: This Moment 
• 2010 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Beauty Will Rise 
• 2011 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music: "Do Everything" 
• 2013 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Song: "Love Take Me Over" 
• 2019 Grammy Awards
  • Best Roots Gospel Album: Deeper Roots: Where The Bluegrass Grows 

• 1994 Billboard Music Video Awards
  • Best Clip, Contemporary Christian: "Heaven In The Real World" 
• 1996 Billboard Music Video Awards
  • Best Clip, Contemporary Christian: "Lord Of The Dance" 

Books about Steven Curtis Chapman

• "Thunderbolts and Lightning: The Writing of Music for God" in Soul2Soul (Christopher L Coppernoll, 1998)
• "Life Is A Dance" in Soul2Soul (Christopher L Coppernoll, 1998)
• "Steven Curtis Chapman" in The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (Mark Allan Powell, 2002)
• "Testimonies: Interviews With Christian Artists" in The Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music (Barry Alfonso, 2002)
• "Steven Curtis Chapman" in The Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music (Barry Alfonso, 2002)

Published articles:

• Credits list