Steven Curtis Chapman
American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist.
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Birth name | Steven Curtis Chapman |
Born | (1962-11-21) November 21, 1962 (age 61) Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. |
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 |
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]