Abrahamic / Middle Eastern Christianity Steven Curtis Chapman Biography Share Flipboard Email Print Steven Curtis Chapman. Sparrow / EMI Christianity Christian Entertainment Christianity Origins The Bible The New Testament The Old Testament Practical Tools for Christians Christian Life For Teens Christian Prayers Weddings Inspirational Bible Devotions Denominations of Christianity Funerals and Memorial Services Christian Holidays Key Terms in Christianity Catholicism Latter Day Saints View More By Kim Jones Christian Music Expert Kim Jones is an ordained pastor and a co-founder of Road to Revelation, a Christian rock band. our editorial process Kim Jones Updated July 01, 2017 Steven Curtis Chapman Born Steven was born November 21, 1962 in Paducah, Kentucky. Steven Curtis Chapman Biography Steven Curtis Chapman is a name that anyone and everyone who listens to Christian music knows. His list of accomplishments includes 56 Dove Awards, 5 Grammys, an American Music Award, 2 certified platinum and 10 gold albums, 10 million total albums sold and 47 #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 Steven Curtis Chapman has sold more than 10 million recordingsHe 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 2002Steven got a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in 2008. Steven Curtis Chapman News & Notes Steven Curtis Chapman Concert ScheduleChristian Artists on Twitter (including Steven Curtis Chapman)Steven Curtis Chapman Gets Nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2015 K-LOVE Fan AwardsSteven Curtis Chapman Gets a 2014 Grammy NominationSteven Curtis Chapman Says Goodbye to Sparrow RecordsSteven Curtis Chapman Gets a Dove Nomination for 2012Steven Curtis Chapman Gets a GRAMMY Nomination for 2012Steven Curtis Chapman and VeggieTales - It's A Meaningful LifeLiving Your Christian Faith When Your World Crashes Down Around YouSteven Curtis Chapman on Being a DadSteven Curtis Chapman Wins BMI Songwriters of the Year AwardSteven Curtis Chapman is Impacting Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims & AfricaSteven Curtis Chapman News - Feb. '05Steven Curtis Chapman Wins 5th GrammyBook ReviewTommy Nelson Signs Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman For Children's Book Steven Curtis Chapman Awards & Honors 2011 - Readers' Choice Awards Best Inspirational Artist Nominee2009 - Dove Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year2008 - Dove Inspirational Song of the Year2005 - GMA Dove Award winner: Special Event Album of the Year - The Passion of the Christ: Songs and GRAMMY Award winner: Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year - All Things New2004 - In 2004, Chapman added 4 awards to his collection20032002 - In 2002, Chapman won 9 awards, including American Songwriter Magazine's Christian Songwriter of the Year20012000 - In 2000, Chapman won 5 awards1999 - In 1999, Chapman won 3 awards, including the American Songwriter Awards Song of the Year Award19981997 - GMA Dove Award winner: Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year - Signs Of Life; 6 CCM Readers Awards (pop artist, male vocalist, songwriter, guitar player, pop album Signs of Life, song "Lord of the Dance"1996 - 5 awards and a GRAMMY nod were highlights of 19961995 - 14 new awards went to live at Chapman's house in '95, including the Dove Awards Contemporary Album of the Year19941993 - Steven added 17 new awards to his collection in '93.199219911990 - 1990 brought 5 more Dove wins to Chapman's resume1989 - 2 Dove wins and a GRAMMY nod Steven Curtis Chapman Video Collections 2003 - Steven Curtis Chapman Live Compare Prices2002 - The Videos, Video Hits Collection (Vendor's Site)1997 - The Walk1993 - The Live Adventure1992 - The Great Adventure1990 - Front Row Steven Curtis Chapman Interviews Steven Curtis Chapman Video Inteview with "Good Morning America" after Maria Sue's DeathCampus Life Sep/Oct 1997, Great ExpectationsCampus Life Sep/Oct 1997, The Best of SCC