| Steven Curtis Chapman Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 21, 1962 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Steven Curtis Chapman is an American singer, musician, songwriter, record producer, actor, voice actor, author, and social activist. One of the most noted artists in Christian music, his discography consists of a number of albums and tracks such as First Hand, The Great Adventure, Heaven in the Real World, More to This Life, The Music of Christmas, For the Sake of the Call, Real Life Conversations, The Live Adventure, Joy, All I Really Want for Christmas, All About Love, Declaration, Signs of Life, Speechless, I Will Not Go Quietly, Signs of Life, All Things New, Remember to Remember, This Moment, Deep Roots, The Glorious Unfolding, Deeper Roots: Where the Bluegrass Grows, Worship and Believe, Real Life Medley, Still, Long Way Home, and Beauty Will Rise.
Born Name
Steven Curtis Chapman
Nick Name
Steven
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
Residence
Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Nationality
Education
Steven Curtis Chapman graduated from Heath High School and then enrolled as a pre-med student at Georgetown College in Kentucky. Later on, he transferred to Anderson College located in Indiana but eventually dropped out and went to Nashville in order to pursue his passion for music.
For a brief time, he attended Belmont University situated in Nashville, Tennessee.
Occupation
Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor, Voice Actor, Author, Social Activist
Family
- Father – Herb Chapman (Guitar teacher who has owned a music store in Paducah)
- Mother – Judy Chapman
- Siblings – Herb Jr. (Older Brother), Jim Chapman (Older Brother) (Musician, Bass vocalist in the 1990s country music group 4 Runner)
- Others – Jillian Anita Chapman (Daughter-In-Law, known professionally as Jillian Edwards) (Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist), Tanner Richards (Son-In-Law), Eiley Eliza Richards (Granddaughter)
Manager
Steven Curtis Chapman has been signed with Creative Trust, Inc., Talent Management Company, Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee, United States.
Genre
Contemporary Christian Music
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Labels
Sparrow Records, EMI, Epic, PolyEast Records, Sony BMG, Provident
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
60 kg or 132 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Steven Curtis Chapman has dated –
- Mary Beth Chapman (1983-Present) – In 1984, he got married to Mary Beth Chapman (née Chapman) whom he met at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. Upon meeting in 1983, he reportedly joked, “Wouldn’t it be funny if we got married? You wouldn’t have to change your last name.” The duo has been blessed with 3 biological children – a daughter named Emily Elizabeth and two sons named Caleb Stevenson and Will Franklin. They also adopted 3 daughters from China, namely, Shaohannah Hope Yan, Stevey Joy Ru, and Maria Sue Chunxi. Maria passed away following a driveway accident on May 21, 2008.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Deep-set eyes
- Wears glasses
Religion
Evangelical Christianity
Steven Curtis Chapman Facts
- On June 15, 1987, he released his debut album First Hand through Sparrow Records and it includes songs like Hiding Place, Weak Days, Do They Know, My Redeemer Is Faithful and True, and Dying to Live.
- Steven Curtis Chapman released his third album titled More to This Life on October 5, 1989, and its tracklist consists of Love You With My Life, Who Makes the Rules, Waiting for Lightning, More to This Life, Out in the Highways, and Way Beyond the Blue. The album was certified ‘Gold’ by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
- On March 4, 2016, he released his 16th studio album Worship and Believe and it consists of songs such as Hallelujah, You Are Good (ft. Matt Maher), Amen, One True God (ft. Chris Tomlin), Who You Say We Are, We Are Listening, King of Love, More Than Conquerors, Sing for You, and others. The album peaked at #4 on the US Christian Albums (Billboard) chart and at #87 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- His memoir titled Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story was released in 2016.
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