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5.25.09 Steven Processing, Writing and even... Recording

As we’ve often said here at StevenCurtisChapman.com, it's been an awful, amazing, tragic, remarkable year for the Chapman family. With the loss of 5 year old Maria Chapman in a tragic accident in the family’s driveway, If we’re honest... we would change it if we could. But that said, we trust an Almighty God and firmly believe we will see her again.

We’re grateful for your prayers! Indeed the family believes your prayers are why they are still breathing. Though it has felt impossible at times, Steven is walking on in this journey, and part of that for a songwriter like him is writing & recording. It seems there is an upcoming release... At some point.

We’re also making plans now for the new website. And though there’s no timeframe to announce at this time, we’re in development.

In the meantime, join the family and friends gathered around the Chapmans here. Stop by the BLOGS, follow the Chapmans on Twitter (SCC and MBC), sign up for the E-MAIL LIST, and stay connected with us here. Don’t miss the path ahead and the chance to hear NEW music first.

4.25.09 Mary Beth Chapman to accept Honor Tonight for compassionate care of orphans

LOS ANGELES, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CHF will present The Children's Champion Award to three individuals who show exemplary care for the needs of children, especially orphans. Focus On The Family President, Jim Daly, an orphan himself, will be recognized for ensuring healthy homes for children by helping to strengthen families and communities. Mr. Daly will also give the keynote address. Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth will receive The Children's Champion Award for their work to facilitate adoptions through their foundation, Show Hope. Mrs. Chapman will be present to accept the award.

"A key portion of CHF's programs provide support for orphans around the world," said Dave Phillips, CHF President. "It seemed only natural to honor Mr. Daly and the Chapmans for their compassionate care of orphans. We are like-minded in our passion to care for the needs of children in crisis."

The banquet's theme, "Resonate", promises to ring on in the minds of CHF's guests throughout the night. "We want our guests to understand how their support causes a reverberation that provides more children with food, care and the love of God," said Phillips.

The ceremony, emceed by Pastor and author, Francis Chan, will highlight CHF's work and honor these and others who help meet the needs of children worldwide.

SFC Antonio Giuliano, U.S. Army Chorus soloist will give a special performance.

USANA Health Sciences, a regular CHF supporter, is the lead banquet sponsor. Regency Lighting also co-sponsored. Other sponsors include Hollywood Against Hunger, McCormick Consulting Group, P.A.C. Properties, Anita G. Inc., Shepherd of the Hills Church, Central Parking System, Nestle USA, World Magazine, and California National Bank.

Established in 2006, The Children's Champion Award will be presented at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California on Sunday, April 26, 2009. Ticket information is available at www.ChildrensHungerFund.org

Children's Hunger Fund is recognized as one of the most cost-effective charities in America. Charity Navigator and Ministry Watch give CHF their highest marks. More than 99% of revenue goes directly to programs serving children in need.

Views and opinions expressed by CHF are not necessarily shared by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.

4.24.09 GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION'S MOST HONORED ARTIST, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, HONORED TWICE WITH EMOTIONAL WINS AT THE 40TH ANNUAL DOVE AWARDS SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AND ARTIST OF THE YEAR

April 24, 2009...Nashville, TN... Gospel Music Association's most honored artist, Steven Curtis Chapman accepted two awards, for songwriter of the year and artist of the year, on an emotional and moving night at the 40th Annual Dove Awards. Chapman was honored less than a year after the tragic loss of his daughter Maria. The ceremony was broadcast LIVE on Gospel Music Channel at 7pm (CST) from the famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.

Sparrow Records' 10-million selling, award winning artist received multiple nominations with wins in the coveted Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year categories. For the first time in the history of the Dove Awards, Artist of the Year nominees were voted on by Gospel music fans in the days leading up to the ceremony and throughout the telecast. Chapman was also nominated in three other categories, including two for "Song of the Year" with both "Cinderella" and "You Reign," a song he co-wrote with MercyMe. Chapman's total Dove wins now total 56 over the course of his music career--more than any other artist in the history of Gospel Music. Last night's honors now make seven "Artist of the Year" awards and ten "Songwriter of the Year" awards for Chapman's Dove legacy.

Chapman and his band, which includes sons Caleb and Will Franklin, gave a powerful performance this evening of the Dove nominated song "Cinderella." Chapman wrote the song about his daughters Stevey Joy and Maria Sue. Since the death of his youngest daughter Maria Sue Chapman who passed away in an accident on May 21, 2008, the moving ballad that compels us to treasure each moment, has an even deeper urgency. Following their loss of Maria, Steven changed this song's poignant last line in live performance to "'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight/But the truth is... The dance goes on."

Chapman is currently wrapping up the incredibly successful United Tour alongside close friend Michael W. Smith, concluding on April 30 in Paducah, KY. The tour highlights the chance for concert goers to become involved with Show Hope, a foundation caring for orphans around the world, and will finish just in time to celebrate Chapman's eldest son, Caleb's marriage.

4.22.2009 Steven's Auction Site Exceeds $100K in Proceeds Benefiting Show Hope.

Since StevenCurtisChapmanAuction.com was launched in late 2004, front row tickets to see nearly every performance of Steven in concert have been offered. On April 20, 2009 the last pair of "The United Tour" ticket auctions closed, and with these winning bids proceeds benefiting Show Hope eclipsed $105,000.

Show Hope's mission is to come alongside the church in the body of Christ to share the message of the importance of caring for roughly 100 million orphans around the world who have yet to be adopted or may not be eligible for adoption. James 1:27 provides clear direction on the importance of caring for orphans and Steven's auction site was created to assist in following this directive.

Sincere thanks to all who have bid and participated with the auction site! Because of the fun we've had and the money donated there are girls and boys living in a new world with new hope and hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ because of winning bids placed on pairs of front row concert tickets.

4.21.09 SHOW HOPE™   Orphan Ministry Unveils New Name, New Logo, Launches New Website   Show Hope™ Named Sponsor Of United Tour

The orphan ministry of Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman, a movement caring for the millions of orphans around the world, has officially changed its name to Show HopeTM. Beginning in 2001 as Shaohannah's Hope, the ministry was originally named after the Chapman's now 9-year old daughter Shaohannah Hope, whom they adopted from China in 2000.   Explaining the name change, the Executive Director of Show HopeTM, Scott Hasenbalg, shares, "Show HopeTM is not just a name, but rather it represents a philosophy of ministry that truly challenges all of us to respond by demonstrating our belief in what God mandates of us in Scripture in caring for the orphan." The ministry continues its lifelong mission to show hope by caring for orphans around the world through engaging the church, raising awareness about the worldwide plight of orphans, and helping Christian families reduce the financial barrier to adoption.     

SHOWHOPE.ORG The newly designed website showcases the ministry's new logo (seen above) as well as offering a plethora of information on how to help make a difference in the life of an orphan. Visitors to the site can learn how to make monetary donations to the ministry, how to get involved to help in the life of an orphan, how to apply for an adoption grant, as well as view the resources page offering inspirational tools for individuals and church communities alike.     

SHOW HOPE SPONSOR
A new program facilitated through the ministry is becoming a Show HopeTM sponsor. Committing to a monthly $35 donation addresses an orphan's need for food, care, shelter and spiritual nourishment, as well as helping to address the root issue for an orphan: the lack of a forever family. The monthly donation provides adoption assistance grants to help lead orphans into loving families, and provides love, care, and hope to special needs orphans, specifically at Maria's Big House of Hope in Luoyang, China. Since its inception, the Show HopeTM ministry has helped over 2,000 orphans from 40 countries, including the U.S., into forever homes, resulting in a truly worldwide impact. Yet, still so much assistance is needed.      

TOUR SPONSOR
Show HopeTM was named the tour sponsor for the United Tour's 2009 spring leg, a nationwide tour co-headlined by Chapman and Michael W. Smith, which runs through April 30th. Concert attendees are offered information about Show HopeTM through a presentation from special guest, recording artist and close personal friend to the Chapman family, Geoff Moore. Moore, an adoption advocate and adoptive father himself, educates the audience how they can each make a difference in the life of an orphan, specifically by becoming a Show HopeTM sponsor.   "Show HopeTM fits so well in the context of the tour being called 'The United Tour' because both Steven and Michael have lived a life of demonstrating their faith by being doers of the Word," exclaims Hasenbalg. "Not only is it an incredible evening of inspiration through music, but one of partnership as well as everyone working together as one body to show hope to our world's most vulnerable children."      

SHOW HOPE'S MISSION AND BEYOND

Show Hope's mission is to come alongside the church in the body of Christ to share the message of the importance of caring for roughly 100 million of orphans around the world who have yet to be adopted or may not be eligible for adoption. As a result, Show Hope continues to engage in orphan care projects in addition to the work promoting adoption. The ministry uses the acronym P.R.A.Y. as a guide to ensure that the child comes first in their ministry:   P- Preservation of the birth family R- Reunification with birth parents or kin A- Adoption Y- Youth services for all orphans who have not been adopted   Please visit www.ShowHope.org to find out more about this ministry and what you can do.      www.ShowHope.org

2.23.09 CHAPMAN RECIEVES 4 DOVE NOMINATIONS

Sparrow Records' 10-million selling, award winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman received multiple nominations with a nod in the coveted "Artist of the Year" category as well as for "Song of the Year" with both "Cinderella" and "You Reign," a song he co-wrote with MercyMe. Steven was also nominated for "Cinderella" in the Pop Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year category. The multi-platinum-selling artist has been awarded 54 Dove awards, more than any other artist.

The 40th Annual Dove Awards will air live on the Gospel Music Channel on April 23rd at 8pET. For the first time ever, this year's Dove honors include fan voting, in addition to the industry peer voting. Fan vote's will account for 1/3 of the ballot in the New Artist of the Year and Artist of the Year categories. Voting is scheduled to open on February 26, 2009 and won't close until nearly the close of the live broadcast that evening.

MICHAEL W. SMITH AND STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN TEAM UP AGAIN FOR SPRING LEG OF "THE UNITED TOUR" Christian Music's Most Influential Artists Follow Up Sold-Out Fall Performances With New Dates In 24 Major Markets This Spring

(NASHVILLE, TN) February 16, 2009 – Following a successful run of 2008 fall dates which included multiple sold-out performances, GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-Platinum selling artists Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman will once again hit the road together for the spring leg of "The United Tour." Kicking off March 28, in Chattanooga, the tour will hit 24 cities across the country including Cleveland, Baltimore, Visalia, Colorado Springs, Little Rock, Indianapolis, Lexington, Nashville and more.

This unique tour showcases two of Christian Music's most recognized and beloved artists. Together, Chapman and Smith have garnered a staggering eight GRAMMY ® awards, 96 Dove Awards, 78 No. 1 singles and more than 30 gold and platinum albums. The idea for the tour came together shortly after Chapman and Smith spent time together in the UK working on the CompassionArt project that brought more than 10 of Christian Music's most revered singers, songwriters and worship leaders together to write and record a collection of songs for charity.

The United Tour marks the first time Smith and Chapman have ever toured together, with both artists performing music from their current albums: Chapman's This Moment and Smith's A New Hallelujah. The tour took them into 20 major markets last fall, with a cumulative audience of more than 50,000. In addition to uniting on stage, the two artists are also bringing their ministry passions together. Through a groundbreaking partnership, Chapman's ministry dedicated to orphan care, Shaohannah's Hope

2.11.09 PEOPLE.COM --

At Sunday's Grammy Awards , Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman made his first red carpet appearance since his 5-year-old daughter Maria Sue was killed in a tragic accident last May, and he told PEOPLE that his family is "beginning to feel some healing taking place."

The singer, nominated for best pop/contemporary Gospel album, walked the carpet with son Will, 18, who was behind the wheel of the car that accidentally struck and killed Maria last May at their Franklin, Tenn., home.

"I think from both of our perspectives, we've kind of in a place where ... there's this hole in our heart and in our soul. That's going to be there until we see Maria again," he says. "But we're able to, at least I am, to look at pictures and watch videos of her and it's not as suffocating as it was. It's not just where you can't even breathe. It's getting to where I can have sweet memories."

The pain of his daughter's loss has even helped to strengthen his faith, he says: "There's a lot I can't explain, there's a lot we don't understand. But I really do believe we're proving out everything we believe and God's healing our hearts."

Despite the tragedy, Chapman says his family has managed happy moments this year as well, including celebrating daughter Emily's marriage in October and planning for eldest son Caleb's upcoming wedding.

"It's going to be a small wedding and a big reception," he says. "They're really excited."

Best-man-to-be Will says he's "still pondering ideas" for his brother's bachelor party, but in the meantime he and his dad made their L.A. trip one to remember with a visit – for Will's birthday – to Mr. Chow and a stop at In-N-Out burger.

MICHAEL W. SMITH AND STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN WRAP UP A SUCCESSFUL RUN OF DATES INCLUDING 14 SOLD OUT SHOWS ON "THE UNITED TOUR"

Smith Readies for Christmas Tour Which Launches Nov. 29 Chapman's "Yours" tops radio chart for his 45th No. 1

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) November 11, 2008 - Two GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-Platinum selling artists, Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith joined forces for the "The United Tour" which concluded in St. Augustine, Fl. on November 8.

Smith and Chapman performed together in 20 major markets with 14 completely sold out shows and a cumulative audience of more than 50,000. In addition to uniting on stage, the two also brought their ministry passions together. Through a ground breaking partnership between Chapman's ministry dedicated to orphan care, Shaohannah's Hope (www.ShowHope.org) and Smith's long-time ministry partner, Compassion International (www.compassion.com) more than 2,000 orphaned children in Compassion's program around the world were sponsored as a result of the tour.

Andrew Kaplan, with Chicago-based JAM concerts, shared, "Each of these beautiful evening concerts offered terrific variety. Fans were very moved and there was such a feeling of community in the room."

"This has truly been one of the greatest tours we've had the privilege to participate in," said Chaz Corzine, Michael W. Smith's manager. "Michael and Steven have been friends for years and really connected on a creative level while overseas together working on the Compassionart project. I think they have such great respect for each other and each other's music; it was inevitable they'd eventually work together."

"We're grateful to have been a part of this memorable and historic event," commented Chapman's manager Jim Houser. "The collaboration and partnership on tour of these two incredible men was a long time coming, but well worth the wait."

Chapman commented, "This time on the road with my great friend and touring partner Michael was truly a gift. In this difficult season, I wasn't sure how I would be able to do it. I'm grateful to all involved and look forward to the chance to join together again soon."

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN PERFORMS "CINDERELLA" LIVE
FOR THE FIRST TIME ON NATIONAL TELEVISION ON CBS' THE EARLY SHOW, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
 
ALSO APPEARING ON FOX AND FRIENDS ON SEPT. 22
 

NASHVILLE, TN....SEPT. 9, 2008.... Steven Curtis Chapman performs his hit single "Cinderella" LIVE for the first time on national television since the loss of his five-year-old daughter, Maria.  Chapman will appear on The Early Show on CBS on Wednesday, Sept.10 at 7AM (EST).  The five-time GRAMMY Award winner will also be appearing and performing on Fox and Friends on Sept. 22.

 
A tribute to Maria will be made on The Early Show along with the debut performance of the new rendition of "Cinderella," Chapman's second single from his sixteenth studio album This Moment. Chapman was originally scheduled to appear on The Early Show for a Father's Day Special, but due to the accident the appearance was postponed.  
 
The song was inspired by Maria and her sisters and is a message to all parents encouraging them to cherish every moment with their children. The singer/songwriter is also changing the poignant last line in live performances to "Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight/But the truth is... The dance goes on." "Cinderella" carries a whole new meaning since the death of his daughter, and it is one that remains close to his heart.
 
The Chapman family testimony has had such a huge impact on America.  The latest example being People magazine's fifth mention of the family in recent months, this time a family update in the "Mail Bag" section of their Sept.15 issue on newsstands now.  
 
Fans and supporters have also been tuning into The House Mix blog (http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/jim/) written by Chapman's manager, Jim Houser. Since it's public launch in June 2007, there have been 6 million page views on the blog. Over 5.7 million of those views coming since May 21, 2008 and the tragic loss of Maria Sue Chapman.  The blog has become the inadvertent line of connection for friends and fans to the Chapmans through this difficult time, and the traffic statistics highlight the amazing devotion and care to Steven and his family.  Houser keeps readers updated with the latest Chapman information and photos, giving an inside look at the Chapman family.

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY'S DR. JAMES DOBSON AIRS "THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT," A SPECIAL SERIES FEATURING STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN AUG. 25-27

Aug. 22, 2008...Nashville, TN...For three days next week, Aug. 25-27 Focus On The Family's Dr. James Dobson will air a special series aptly titled "The God Of All Comfort," featuring Steven Curtis Chapman on Dobson's daily broadcast. In the moving and compelling interview, Chapman shares some of the journey God has taken the family on since the loss of his five-year-old daughter Maria Sue.

Focus On The Family is based in Colorado Springs, CO and has a daily syndicated radio show heard on 2,000 outlets nationwide and on focusonthefamily.com. The broadcast also airs a 90 second commentary on 300 general market stations throughout the U.S. The show deals with contemporary issues that affect the modern American family, from a Christian perspective.

To check the radio times and broadcast listings of "The God Of All Comfort" please visit

http://listen.family.org/daily/A000001488.cfm. The schedule for the series is as follows:

August 25- "The God of All Comfort-I"
August 26-"The God of All Comfort-II"
August 27-"The God of All Comfort-III"
 
In addition, today, Aug. 22, Dobson, who has been a friend of Chapman's for years, will be re-airing an interview from 2001 with the multi-platinum selling artist where Chapman shares his heart for adoption and the adoption ministry he and his wife Mary Beth founded, Shaohannah's Hope.

Chapman is also receiving extensive airtime with new single "Yours (new verse)"which has just released to Christian radio with an additional verse that acknowledges the tragic loss and faithfulness to the Chapman family through this difficult time. It is off to a fast start with 33 adds in its debut week and 19 adds this week. This early traction of airplay makes "Yours (new verse)" the track with the most increased spins and the highest debut on the R&R AC Monitored and Indicator charts at No. 25. The song is available digitally at major DSP's with proceeds after expenses benefitting Maria's Miracle Fund at Shaohannah's Hope.
("Yours (new verse)" is available for purchase via digital service providers including iTunes ®, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, etc, with 100% of Chapman's royalties from the sales of this single being donated to Shaohannah's Hope. Producer Matt Bronlewee and co-writer on "Yours" Jonas Myrin have also joined the effort with 100% of their royalties from the single going to Shaohannah's Hope, and additionally monies received by Sparrow records from the sales of this single, after deduction of expenses and royalties, will be donated to Shaohannah's Hope.  Shaohannah's Hope is a 501C(3) organization whose goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and as of July 2008 has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans in the United States and around the world.  For more details on Maria's Miracle Fund and Shaohannah's Hope, please visit www.showhope.org.)

WOW Hits 2009

(Nashville, Tenn.) August 19, 2008 - Word Entertainment announces its continuing partnership in the WOW brand with the October 7 release of WOW Hits 2009. The release marks the return of the best-selling series to the two-disc format and will bring consumers the top hits from today's favorite Christian artists at the lowest double-disc WOW price ever.  
 
Also releasing October 7 is the WOW Hits 2009 DVD, featuring over 20 selections from the year's top Christian artists and music video hits. Both the CD and DVD will receive prime positioning throughout the holiday season at all Christian and mainstream retail outlets.  
 
Featuring 30 songs on two CDs, the WOW Hits 2009 compilation provides Christian music fans performances from today's top Christian artists. The songs offered on the double disc feature today's top Christian songs including Steven Curtis Chapman's "Cinderella," Chris Tomlin's "Jesus Messiah," Casting Crowns' "Every Man," Third Day's "Call My Name," Mercy Me's "God With Us,"  Natalie Grant's "In Better Hands," Point Of Grace's "How You Live (Turn Up The Music)," TobyMac's "Lose My Soul," Jeremy Camp's "Let It Fade," David Crowder Band's "Everything Glorious," Relient K's "The Best Thing" and Michael W. Smith's, "Mighty To Save (Live)" among others.
 
A portion of the proceeds from this year's WOW project will be donated to Maria's Miracle Fund at Shaohannah's Hope, a ministry founded by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman that gives grants to Christian families who are adopting and mobilizes the body of Christ to care for orphans. Each WOW purchase will help neglected special needs orphans receive the love, care, and surgeries they need through Maria's Miracle Fund, set up in memory of the Chapman's youngest adopted daughter.
 
The Word release is part of the multi-platinum WOW brand series. Created through the partnership between the three largest Christian music/entertainment companies in the industry, including Word Entertainment, EMI Christian Music Group and Provident Music Group, the marketing and distribution of WOW projects are shared among the companies, with Word leading efforts for WOW Hits 2009.
 
For more information, visit www.wordlabelgroup.com <http://www.wordlabelgroup.com/>

 

‘PEOPLE' MAGAZINE TO RUN EXCLUSIVE, 6 PAGE FEATURE ON
STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN AND FAMILY THIS WEEK

August 14, 2008

*In an exclusive, first print interview since the tragic loss of their daughter and sister Maria Sue Chapman on May 21st, and following emotional appearances last week on GOOD MORNING AMERICA and LARRY KING LIVE,  Steven Curtis Chapman, his wife Mary Beth, and children Emily, Caleb and Will, share their memories of Maria, their faith in God, and their strong love for each other with PEOPLE magazine staff writer Eileen Finan in the issue that hits news stands this Friday, August 15th.   A preview of the story is now up on the front page of their website PEOPLE Magazine has a circulation between 3 to 4 million people each week.

*Last week's appearance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA can be viewed by going to Chapman's website at http://www.stevencurtischapman.com.  In addition, the LARRY KING LIVE interview can be seen by going to  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u8T3dL8KYo.  Also be sure to check out Larry King's personal comments about the Chapman's appearance on his program last week: Click here.

*Chapman has also launched a new radio single with "Yours" which received an incredible 21 adds this week on R&R's Christian AC chart.   Chapman has written a new verse for the song as a part of the family's acknowledgement of the tragedy and God's faithfulness to them through this difficult time.  "Yours" will be available for purchase via digital service providers including iTunes ®, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, etc. as of August 5th, with 100% of Chapman's royalties from the sales of this single being donated to Shaohannah's Hope. Producer Matt Bronlewee and co-writer on "Yours" Jonas Myrin have also joined the effort with 100% of their royalties from the single going to Shaohannah's Hope, and additionally monies received by Sparrow records from the sales of this single, after deduction of expenses and royalties, will be donated to Shaohannah's Hope.  Shaohannah's Hope is a 501C(3) organization whose goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and as of July 2008 has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans in the United States and around the world.  For more details on Maria's Miracle Fund and Shaohannah's Hope, please visit www.showhope.org.

With his release of THIS MOMENT, Chapman has sold over ten million records including two RIAA certified platinum albums and seven RIAA certified gold albums.  Along with his Dove and GRAMMY © awards, Chapman has won an American Music Award, has recorded 44 No. 1 US radio hits and been awarded 54 Dove Awards, more than any other artist to date.  Since his recording career began in 1987, Chapman has recorded sixteen projects with Sparrow Records.  He has performed at the White House and has appeared on multiple national programs via CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CMT, FOX20News, the Hallmark Channel and E!, including Good Morning America, Larry King Live, CBS Sunday Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and more.  More than five years ago, Chapman and his wife Mary Beth created The Shaohannah's Hope Ministry after bringing their first adopted daughter, Shaohannah, home=2 0from Chi na. The ministry's goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans from around the world.  

SHAOHANNAH'S HOPE ANNOUNCES "MARIA'S BIG HOUSE OF HOPE";

Special Needs Healing Home In China Named In Loving Memory
Of Maria Sue Chapman, Daughter Of Steven Curtis And Mary Beth Chapman;

Over $635,000 Donated To Maria's Miracle Fund

 
  August 6, 2008 - Nashville, TN - Shaohannah's Hope, the adoption and orphan care ministry founded by Steven and Mary Beth Chapman, have announced the official name of their special needs healing home as Maria's Big House of Hope, named in loving memory of their five-year old daughter, Maria Sue Chapman. Located in Luoyang, China, Maria's Big House of Hope will care for orphans with medical impairments, such as cleft palate, clubbed feet, urological disorders, blindness, and neurological disorders.

Maria's Big House of Hope is currently in the building stages and is set to tentatively open their doors this October. Funded by Shaohannah's Hope and managed by New Hope Foundation, upon completion this healing home will stand to be a six-floor, 60,000 sq. ft. facility and equipped with everything required to care for orphans with special needs. This will be the biggest of its kind, able to provide for over 100 children at a time.
 
Luoyang, which has a population of around six million people, is located within the Henan province of China and is one of the poorest provinces in the country. The state-run Luoyang orphanage currently takes care of nearly 700 children and tends to most of the special needs orphans from all around Henan. To care for the specific medical needs of these orphans, Maria's Big House of Hope will provide the much-needed surgeries and medical attention, as well as be a bridge to give them hope and the love they deserve. In turn, there is hope these children will then be adopted into forever families.
 
The Chapman family chose to build the healing home in Luoyang, China because of the area's desperate need for special needs orphan care as well as wanting to give back to the country that has given so much to them - three loving daughters: Shaohannah Hope, Stevey Joy, and Maria Sue.
 
"We are not in the business of building orphanages, but rather building hope in the lives of orphans and vulnerable children in a way that honors God," states Scott Hasebalg, Executive Director, Shaohannah's Hope. 
 
MARIA'S MIRACLE FUND
Shaohannah's Hope also announces that to date, over $635,000 had been given to the Shaohannah's Hope's Maria's Miracle Fund in loving memory of Maria Sue. The ministry continues to be overwhelmed and thankful with the prayers and generosity from people all over the world, and there are still not enough words to be able to express the deepest gratitude for these donations. Due to the munificence of these offerings, this ministry continues to give hope and support to orphans around the world to find forever families. Though outpouring of generosity has been incredible, there is still tremendous need. Shaohannah's Hope looks forward to further partnering with donors to change the lives of orphans.
 
 

+ How you can help +

Visit: www.ShowHope.org  
Or by mail: Shaohannah's Hope, c/o Maria's Miracle Fund, PO Box 647, Franklin TN, 37065    

ABOUT SHAOHANNAH'S HOPE:
Based in Franklin, Tennessee, Shaohannah's Hope is the adoption and orphan care ministry founded by Steven and Mary Beth Chapman. Its mission is to care for orphans by engaging the church and prospective adoptive parents reduce the financial barrier to adoption. Shaohannah's Hope accomplishes this by awarding financial grants to qualified families already in the process of adopting. The size of the grant awarded is determined by several factors, the most important being need. To find out more about Shaohannah's Hope, Maria's Miracle Fund, Maria's Big House, the Change For Orphans campaign, Stevey Joy Club, and much more, please visit www.ShowHope.org.

MICHAEL W. SMITH AND STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN
TEAM UP FOR THE FIRST TIME ON "THE UNITED TOUR"

Tour Brings Two of Christian Music's Most Influential Artists
Together For Performances In More than 20 Major Markets This Fall

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) August 4, 2008 - Two GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-Platinum selling artists, Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman, join forces for the "The United Tour" which kicks off October 9 in Columbus, Ohio and concludes in St. Augustine, Florida on November 8.   

This unique tour showcases two of Christian Music's most recognized and beloved artists. Together, Chapman and Smith have garnered a staggering eight GRAMMY ® awards, 96 Dove Awards, 77 No. 1 singles and more than 30 Gold and Platinum albums. The idea for the tour came together shortly after Chapman and Smith spent time together in the UK working on the "Compassionart project" that brought more than 10 of Christian Music's most revered singers, songwriters and worship leaders together to write and record a collection of songs, for charity.  
 
Both artists will perform music from their current and upcoming albums: Chapman's This Moment (10/23/07) and Smith's A New Hallelujah (10/28/08). This also marks the first tour for Chapman since his family's loss of their daughter Maria.

Pre-sale tickets for this landmark tour are available now on each artist's fan-sites: www.michaelwsmith.com and www.stevencurtischapman.com <http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/> .  In addition, Smith's long-time ministry partner, Compassion International (www.compassion.com) and Chapman's adoption ministry Shaohannah's Hope (www.shaohannahshope.org) will benefit from the tour.  (For further information on how to support either cause, please visit their respective websites.)


"THE UNITED TOUR" Fall 2008
*Dates, markets and venues subject to change without notice.

OCTOBER
Thursday           October 9th                           Columbus, OH            Palace Theatre
Friday                October 10th                         Cincinnati, OH             Aronoff Center
Saturday            October 11th                         Roanoke, VA               Civic Center Auditorium
Tuesday            October 14th                         McMurry, PA                South Hills Bible Church
Thursday           October 16th                         Myrtle Beach, SC        The Beach Church
Friday                October 17th                         Atlanta, GA                  Cobb Energy Centre
Saturday            October 18th                        Spartanburg, SC          Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Sunday              October 19th                         Birmingham, AL           Wright Center
Thursday           October 23rd                          Tulsa, OK                     Spirit Bank Events Center
Friday                October 24th                         Omaha, NE                  Holland Center
Saturday            October 25th                         Waukegan, IL               Genesee Theatre
Sunday             October 26th                         Merrillville, IN                 Star Plaza Theatre
Wednesday       October 29th                         Lowell, MA                    Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Thursday           October 30th                         Rochester, NY              Auditorium Theatre
Friday                October 31st                         Bethesda, MD              Music Center at Strathmore
 
NOVEMBER
Saturday             November 1st                       Albany, NY                   Palace Theatre
Wednesday        November 5th                       Ft. Lauderdale, FL        Broward Center
Thursday            November 6th                       Sebring, FL                   FL Community College
Friday                 November 7th                       Clearwater, FL              Ruth Eckerd Hall
Saturday             November 8th                       St. Augustine, FL         St. Augustine Amphitheatre
 

About Steven Curtis Chapman:
Steven Curtis Chapman has sold over ten million records including two RIAA certified platinum albums and seven RIAA certified gold albums.  Along with his Dove and GRAMMY ® awards, Chapman has won an American Music Award, has recorded 44 No. 1 US radio hits and been awarded 54 Dove Awards, more than any other artist to date.  Since his recording career began in 1987, Chapman has recorded sixteen projects with Sparrow Records.  
 
He has performed at the White House and has appeared on multiple national programs via CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CMT, FOX News, the Hallmark Channel and E!, including Good Morning America, Larry King Live, CBS Sunday Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and more.  More than five years ago, Chapman and his wife MaryBeth created Shaohannah's Hope after bringing their first adopted daughter, Shaohannah, home from China. The ministry's goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans from around the world.   For further information on Shaohannah's Hope the adoption ministry of Steven Curtis Chapman, please visit: www.stevencurtischapman.com.

"Yours" will be the third single off This Moment with an additional verse recently written and recorded that allowed Chapman to acknowledge his experience with losing a child. "Yours" follows the hit Christian and mainstream single "Cinderella" a song written by Chapman compelling us to cherish every moment to the fullest with those that we love, especially our children.

About Michael W. Smith:
Throughout his 25-year career as a recording artist, Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive catalog of achievements. His 20 albums have garnered multiple honors including an American Music Award, 3 GRAMMY ® Awards (from 13 nominations), 42 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and 33 No. 1 radio hits.  In addition, he holds 16 Gold and 5 Platinum albums for career sales approaching 15 million.  
 
Smith has scored several film projects, written 11 books and has been featured by media outlets including, NBC's Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, Larry King Live, FOX and Friends, Hannity and Colmes, USA Today, NY Times, The Washington Post, LA Times, Newsweek, has been named one of People Magazine's Most Beautiful People and has presented multiple times on the GRAMMY Awards show.   His tours consistently rank among the best attended in the country and he has performed to capacity crowds throughout the world. Constantly giving back to the community, one of his current projects is Rocketown - a nightclub for teens in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn. - which serves as safe place for young people to enjoy music and for artists to be discovered. He is married to Debbie Smith and they are the proud parents of five children.
 
Michael W. Smith's 21st album, A New Hallelujah, was recorded live before more than 12,000 in attendance with a choir of 250 and a few very special guests including The African Children's Choir and worship leader Israel Houghton.  A New Hallelujah releases on October 28, 2008.
 
Smith's first worship album, simply titled Worship, released on September 11, 2001 and has sold more than a million-and-a half copies.  It's follow up Worship Again released September 19, 2002 and is nearing the 800,000 mark.

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN & FAMILY OPEN THEIR HEARTS TO AMERICA
Family to Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA, LARRY KING LIVE and in PEOPLE magazine

New Single "Yours" goes to radio and DSPs with Additional Verse

NASHVILLE, TN....AUGUST 4, 2008....GRAMMY and Dove Award winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman, along with his wife Mary Beth, and eldest children Emily, Caleb, and Will, will soon be opening their hearts to America about the loss of their daughter and sister Maria Chapman this past May 21st.   GOOD MORNING AMERICA will air a special interview with Robin Roberts from The Chapman's home in Franklin on August 6th, followed by a live interview from Los Angeles on LARRY KING LIVE on August 7th, and an extensive feature in an upcoming issue of PEOPLE magazine. The decision to speak publicly was not an easy one, and these will be the first interviews the family has participated in since Maria's death.  

"Initially Steven talked about never doing any concerts or media ever again," comments Jim Houser, Chapman's manager.  "But quickly God began to show Steven that if he ever believed the songs he was writing, singing and recording before May 21st and Maria's loss, that they must still be true now.  It's the family's hope that these appearances with serve as a chance to proclaim to a watching world what they know and are deeply convinced of even in these difficult days, the Gospel is true and faith in Christ is our Hope."

As a part of the family's acknowledgement of the tragedy and God's faithfulness to them through this difficult time, Chapman has also written a new verse to his song "Yours" from his current project, "THIS MOMENT":

I've walked the valley of death's shadow
So deep and dark that I could barely breathe
I've had to let go of more than I could bear
And questioned everything that I believe
But still even here
in this great darkness
A comfort and hope come breaking through
As I can say in life or death
God we belong to you.

 "Yours" is the follow-up single to his hit "Cinderella," a song written about Maria and her sisters, for which Chapman is also now changing the poignant last line in life performance to "'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight/But the truth is... The dance goes on."   "Yours" will be available for purchase via digital service providers including iTunes ®, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, etc. as of August 5th, with 100% of Chapman's royalties from the sales of this single being donated to Shaohannah's Hope. Producer Matt Bronlewee and co-writer on "Yours" Jonas Myrin have also joined the effort with 100% of their royalties from the single going to Shaohannah's Hope, and additionally monies received by Sparrow records from the sales of this single, after deduction of expenses and royalties, will be donated to Shaohannah's Hope.  Shaohannah's Hope is a 501C(3) organization whose goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and as of July 2008 has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans in the United States and around the world.  For more details on Maria's Miracle Fund and Shaohannah's Hope, please visit www.showhope.org.

WITH CONTINUED GRATITUDE, FROM SHAOHANNAH'S HOPE Over $500,000 Is Donated To Maria's Miracle Fund

June 19, 2008 - Nashville, TN - It was recently announced that over $310,000 had been donated in two weeks to Shaohannah's Hope's Maria's Miracle Fund. This fund was set up in honor of Maria Sue Chapman, the 5-year old daughter of Steven and Mary Beth Chapman, who lost her life from a tragic accident at their home on May 21, 2008.

As of this week, over $500,000 has been donated to Maria's Miracle Fund. There are not enough words to be able to express the deepest gratitude from the Chapman family and the Shaohannah's Hope ministry for these donations. This is an overwhelming and honorable tribute to such a spirit-filled family and a beautiful young girl. Due to the generosity of these donations, this ministry continues to give hope and support to orphans around the world to find forever families.

In the words of Scott Hasenbalg, Executive Director of Shaohannah's Hope, "For the Maria's Miracle Fund to surpass a half a million dollars in such a short amount of time is remarkable, especially knowing it wasn't just one person writing one big check but rather that number represents hundreds of people demonstrating their thoughtfulness and love for the Chapmans and what we do as a ministry.  We are extremely aware of the responsibility we have to carry out our mission and be a good stewards of every dollar that comes into our ministry."

To find out more about Maria and how she became a Chapman, visit ShowHope.org and choose "Remembering Maria." Most of all, we ask that you continue to keep the Chapman family and the Shaohannah's Hope ministry and staff in your thoughts and prayers.  

+ How you can help +
Visit: www.ShowHope.org <http://www.ShowHope.org/>
Or by mail:  Shaohannah's Hope, c/o Maria's Miracle Fund, PO Box 647, Franklin TN, 37065

WITH MUCH GRATITUDE, FROM SHAOHANNAH'S HOPE
Maria's Miracle Fund

June 10, 2008 - Nashville, TN - Shaohannah's Hope, the adoption and orphan care ministry founded by Steven and Mary Beth Chapman, would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the generosity of prayers as well as donations offered upon the memory of Maria Sue Chapman. The enormous response has been truly overwhelming, it has not gone unnoticed, and is so graciously appreciated.

Scott Hasenbalg, the ministry's Executive Director, states, "People have not just been praying for the Chapman family, but crying out to God for them and their healing."
  
On behalf of the staff of Shaohannah's Hope, which is based in Franklin, Tennessee, Hasenbalg continues, "While we don't comprehend God's ways all the time, we have a deeper sense of our responsibility to carry out the mission that began more than five years ago. We are committed to working hard together as a team to be a good steward of the support that has been poured into this ministry. We are filled with sadness for this tragedy, but also gratitude to all who has responded with their love, prayers and support."

As previously reported, the Chapman family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be given in memory of Maria to Shaohannah's Hope Maria's Miracle Fund. In less than two weeks, thousands of you have responded and over $425,000 has been raised in honor of Maria. Thanks to the generosity of these donations, the ministry of Shaohannah's Hope continues to give hope and support to orphans around the world to find forever families. In the coming days, more information will be announced regarding the donations offered towards Maria's Miracle Fund. There is much hope during this time of sadness.

Please continue to keep the Chapman family and the Shaohannah's Hope ministry and staff in your prayers.

+ How to donate +
Visit: www.ShowHope.org
Or by mail: Shaohannah's Hope, c/o Maria's Miracle Fund, PO Box 647, Franklin TN, 37065

A few words from Dan Raines and Jim Houser, managers of Steven Curtis Chapman: 

Dear Friends,
 
It has been a little over a week since the horrible accident that put Maria Chapman in Jesus' arms. These have been dark and trying days of deep sadness. The Chapman family is struggling with grief and wrestling to come to terms with the new normal.  It will be a long road.  And yet, we want you to know that we see them holding on to the truth of Gospel, just as we hope we would, just as you expect they might. It is not a false strength, nor a false hope. It is authentic sorrow and true belief simultaneously.

Steven, Mary Beth and the entire Chapman extended family has asked that we thank each of you who have prayed for this family. They are overwhelmed with your good care and an unearthly strength to carry on that they believe is from your prayers sustaining them.

In addition, Scott Hasenbalg, the director of Shaohannah's Hope, is also deeply moved by your generosity.  Scott says that "In so many ways we all lost a little sister and we don't have the words to describe how we all feel at Shaohannah's Hope.  We are overwhelmed at how many people have generously given to Maria's Miracle Fund and we have a strong sense of the responsibility we now carry to steward the fund and the calling in a way that would honor God, Maria and the Chapman family." Donations to Maria's Miracle Fund already total more than $275,000. Exciting and humbling. Thank you.

Your condolences do comfort and if you've not yet had the opportunity to drop a note and "meet Maria" through a short video clip we've posted, I'd encourage you to visit the In Memory of Maria at StevenCurtisChapman.com.
 
In closing, it seems awkward to us that we released an album, "The Cinderella Edition" of THIS MOMENT, just days after the loss of Maria. And yet, as many of you know this edition of the album had been planned for several months, based on the success and impact of the song "Cinderella." Perhaps, it's more important than ever that the message of this song reach as many people as possible. May God be Glorified.


Again, we're so grateful for your support and prayers for the Chapman family, 

Dan Raines & Jim Houser
Creative Trust

MARIA SUE CHAPMAN, DAUGHTER OF STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, DIES IN ACCIDENT AT FAMILY HOME

NASHVILLE, TN...5/21/08... At approximately 5pm on the afternoon of Wednesday May 21st, Maria Sue Chapman, 5 years old and the youngest daughter to Steven and Mary Beth Chapman was struck in the driveway of the Chapman home in Franklin, TN. Maria was rushed to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville, transported by LifeFlight, but died of her injuries there. Maria is one of the close knit family's six children and one of their three adopted daughters.

More than five years ago, Chapman and his wife MaryBeth founded The Shaohannah's Hope Ministry after bringing their first adopted daughter, Shaohannah, home from China. The ministry's goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans from around the world. Chapman is a five-time GRAMMY ® winner and 54-time Dove Award winning artist who has sold over 10 million albums and garnered 44 No. 1 singles

SHAOHANNAH'S HOPE PARTNERS WITH JOY FM-ST. LOUIS;
Sharathon Raises $53,904 For Special Needs Orphans In China

Nashville, TN - March 10, 2008 - Shaohannah's Hope, the orphan care and adoption ministry founded by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman, recently partnered with JOY-FM Radio/St. Louis, raising close to $54,000 with their Sharathon partnership.

With an amazing 581 calls received from radio listeners, in just 12 hours a total of $53,906.99 was pledged for Shaohannah's Hope. The money raised is specifically going to help care for special needs orphans in China. These funds will help finance medical expenses and surgical needs for orphans prior to being adopted, or who may never be adopted.

JOY FM-St. Louis, a station that has been making enormous efforts for its community and around the world, knew the partnership with Shaohannah's Hope would be a perfect fit. The station already holds its own monthly different outreach projects, titled "PROJECT:JOY."

"Some monthly efforts focus on our own community while others get our listeners involved around the world," explains Sandi Brown, General Manager for JOY FM-St. Louis, a 24- hour listener supported CCM station. "Our listeners are familiar with Steven Curtis Chapman and his passion for adoption, so we decided to focus on orphan care for special needs orphaned children through Shaohannah's Hope. The goal was to help provide care and needed surgeries for children who are often overlooked for adoption. It obviously resonated with our listeners because the phones rang for 12 straight hours!"

With JOY FM's Sharathon success as well as last month's concert tour stop in Houston, which raised over $16,000 for the Change For Orphans campaign, there is hope that more local radio stations, restaurants, and other businesses can recognize the success of such efforts and do their part to help make an impact for the world's orphans.  

"Considering Joy FM is a listener supported radio station, for them to give up a full day of airtime for the plight of orphans says a lot about their Christ-like values as a radio station," comments Scott Hasenbalg, Executive Director of Shaohannah's Hope. "I believe it delights our Father in heaven when the body of Christ works together for a common cause and we were blessed beyond our imagination."

What Can YOU Do?
The Shaohannah's Hope ministry cares for orphans by engaging the church and helping Christian families reduce the financial barrier to adoption. Please consider donating to Shaohannah's Hope by visiting www.shaohannahshope.org and click the Donate Now button. Thank you!

For more information re: Shaohannah's Hope, please contact:
Stacie A. Vining, Vining Media Relations
p/f. 615.781.0016 / c. 615.260.4679
e. ViningMedia@comcast.net
www.shaohannahshope.org

"I'm grateful to be part of such a powerful ‘Kingdom' event. What a beautiful vision to combine art, compassion, and justice in hopes of displaying the heart of God to the world.  ‘How good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell [and write songs of worship] together in unity...for there the Lord bestows a blessing.' (Ps.133) I love the idea of us serving others through song, without seeking anything in return. Let's be praying that God will bless our efforts as we humbly trust Him for inspiration and favor."
-- Paul Baloche

"I am excited at the possibilities of this creative collaboration - not only to bring to birth some great songs that make the praises of God audible, but to help birth projects and release resources that make the love of God tangible to those most vulnerable - the children."
-- Graham Kendrick

"The idea of writing songs that will benefit the needy and broken people of our world really excites me.   Gathering with a group of seasoned songwriters to write for the worldwide church and for charity promises to be a great week of fellowship and co-working for the kingdom of God.  I'm really looking forward to our time together."
-- Andy Park

"I think what Martin and Anna are doing with Compassionart is brilliant. I'm honored to be involved and in some small way make a difference by doing something I love."
-- Stu Garrard

Remarkably, the songwriters, publishers, managers, copyright institutes and agents involved have all waived their rights and are donating their efforts on this project to Compassionart, a charity based in Littlehampton, England and dedicated to seeing works of art generate income for the poorest of the poor.  And this is not a one-time offering or marketing ploy, but an ongoing effort for charity derived over the songs' lifetimes.

"They have all waived their rights to see something historic happen- the music business coming together for something great, greater than any individual could achieve," continues Smith.

The participating songwriters echo their enthusiasm for Compassionart and what it hopes to accomplish:

"I am so grateful to be a part of Compassionart and extremely optimistic of what will come of it. The motivation of this week and all involved so resonates with my heart in regards to the poor. Isaiah 58 is the passage that I go to now more than any other, knowing that if we feed the poor, satisfy the needs of the oppressed and reach out to the downtrodden, the Lord will indeed make His face shine upon us."
-- Michael W. Smith  

"I'm eagerly anticipating this time! Coming together for this time of writing with the purpose of helping the poor and oppressed is an honor. Whenever I've had a chance to be with orphans around the world, what many would call the least of the least, God makes it so clear to me that He has not forgotten them, that He is for them and calls them His dearly loved children. I'm praying that this time and collection of people that Martin and Anna Smith have helped call together will be greatly used by God for His glory. And I'm very hopeful that the songs He gives will draw attention to and help those desperately in need."   
-- Steven Curtis Chapman

"I know that Compassionart is in the heart of God.  I am so honored and thrilled to be a part of it.  What an amazing gathering of people and songwriters.  I sense that God is going to release His heart on new songs."
-- Chris Tomlin

"Compassionart is definitely here in the timing of God, and there is nothing that stirs His heart like bringing relief to human suffering.  Worship and Justice has always been a heaven combination, and Mark and I are completely committed to Martin and Anna and their passion to see the fulfillment of this dream come to pass. So, we enter this season of writing and dreaming with great excitement and a deep sense of responsibility. Put this together with the great bonus of spending a week with some of the people we admire most in the world.... Cannot wait."
-- Darlene Zschech

"We've all talked for years about going deeper in worship - and that though music is such a wonderful expression, we must ultimately go beyond writing songs. This new venture is a great demonstration of that heart. Compassion and art - what a great mix."
-- Matt Redman

"I'm really excited about this opportunity to come together with gifted and inspired songwriters from around the world. Who knows what God might do as we lay down our agendas and work together to write and create God inspired songs that beat with His heart for justice."
-- Tim Hughes

You've seen Santa (or his helpers) in your mall's center court every holiday season, and in many of America's mall's last year WorldWide Photography, IPI and SEPIA Photos launched a limited rollout with their mall partners of the "Show Hope" for adoption program. This program allowed Santa Photo mall patrons to give a dollar or more to the Shaohannah's Hope Foundation, a grant program started by five-time Grammy award winner, Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth. 100% of every dollar received was given to the foundation that gives grant to families who want to adopt and need financial assistance.

After an overwhelming response last year, in funds raised and in testimonies from the parents who received the children into their homes, this initiative has been renewed and developed further for 2007.

There are now two donor levels, as last year, donors who provide $1 will receive a personalized letter from Santa sent to their children via email on Christmas morning through www.myownsantaletter.com.  Additionally this year, these friends who partner will also receive a Show Hope button.  And new for 2007, donors who provide $5 or more will receive the personalized letter from Santa and a Show Hope memory bracelet. 100% of the donations collected will be gifted to the foundation again this year. On set and cash register signage will remind the patrons of this worthy effort, and we h0pe you'll consider being a part.

INTIMATE AND REVEALING FAITH & FAME:  STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN
TO PREMIERE, SAT. NOV 17 @ 7:00 PM (ET/PT) ON GOSPEL MUSIC CHANNEL

ATLANTA, GA - November 12, 2007 - With more than 50 Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards and an American Music Award, Steven Curtis Chapman is one of the most honored artists in all of music.  As he releases what looks to be another award-worthy album with his 15th CD This Moment, the Gospel Music Channel will present an intimate and revealing portrait of the Christian music icon in Faith & Fame: Steven Curtis Chapman on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m. (ET).

With more than 10 million records sold, Chapman has recorded 15 albums with Sparrow Records which produced 45 No. 1 radio singles in addition to his many awards.  His platinum and gold albums include Speechless, Heaven in the Real World, Declaration, Greatest Hits, Music of Christmas, Signs of Life, The Great Adventure, More to this Life and For the Sake of the Call. Chapman is also the on-air host of the GMC original series The Best of The Doves.

Faith & Fame: Steven Curtis Chapman will feature candid interviews with Chapman who shares never before told stories and, along with wife Mary Beth, sons Caleb and Will, brother Herb and some of his label and management family, talks about the joys and struggles of a 20-plus year music journey. The show features two decades of music performance clips and videos of Chapman performing some of his classic songs like "His Strength Is Perfect," "The Great Adventure," "Dive" and many more.  While talking about songs from "I Will Be Here," his musical pledge to Mary Beth after his parents' difficult divorce to the future classic "Cinderella" from his new CD that was inspired by his three Chinese-adopted daughters, Chapman reveals new stories about the people and experiences that not only inspired his music but shaped and sharpened his faith.

At 8:00 p.m., GMC will follow Chapman's Faith & Fame debut with the series premiere of The Kitchen Sink, Gospel Music Channel's new weekly hour-long music performance, news, entertainment and variety program which will be the only national show of its kind featuring Christian and gospel music.   Faith & Fame: Steven Curtis Chapman will encore on Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET/PT.  For all listings, check www.gospelmusicchannel.com.

Catch up with Steven on the radio this week

Steven on the radio Wednesday and Thursday morning

Catch Steven sharing music and stories from his new album, THIS MOMENT on Wednesday morning on the radio all across the country at these stations.  All times eastern.  If you're not in these cities, surf for internet links to get in on the conversation.

Wednesday October 24th
7:05 - 7:25a WAWZ. Star 99.1. New York, NY
7:35 - 7:55a KVMV. McAllen, TX
8:05 - 8:25a WAYR. Brunswick, GA
8:35 - 8:55a WBDX. Chattanooga, TN
9:05 - 9:25a WRCM. New Life 91.1. Charlotte, NC
9:35 - 9:55a KXOJ. Tulsa, OK
10 - 10:25a KWND. Springfield, MO
10:35 - 10:55a KTIS. Minneapolis, MN
11:05 - 11:25a KCMS. Seattle, WA
11:35 - 11:55a KFSH. Los Angeles, CA
12:05p - 12:25p WMHK. Columbia, SC

Thursday October 24th
More to be announced
7:05 - 7:25a tba
7:35 - 7:55a tba
8:05 - 8:25a tba
8:35 - 8:55a tba
9:05 - 9:25a tba
9:35 - 9:55a tba
10 - 10:25a  tba
10:35 - 10:55a tba
11:05 - 11:25a tba
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12:30p  Live Video Chat on GodTube

10.23.07 See Steven on a live video chat on Godtube.com

GodTube Live Video Chat this Thursday at 12:30p ET / 11:30a CT

Don't miss Steven on a live cideo chat this Thursday at 12:30p ET/ 11:30 CT.  He'll be discussing his new album THIS MOMENT, his new tour LIVE IN THIS MOMENT, the Change for Orphans campaign, and who knows what else. It is a LIVE chat!

10.23.07 Read reviews on Steven's new album "This Moment"

Critics Shower THIS MOMENT with praise
Public Can Now Hear It, available everywhere now

After a three year span between studio album releases, Steven Curtis Chapman makes his new recording available in stores today. While the fans first chance to hear the album comes today, critics in their insider roles have had the chance to listen and ponder the album for months now. A theme has emerged from them... They love THIS MOMENT.

Billboard says...
"This new CD showcases a singer/songwriter still at the peak of his game. When it comes to celebrating faith and family, no one does so with more passion than Chapman, and this album is among the best of his career..."

USA Today says...
"A thoughtful original. In a genre in which albums sometimes sound six months out of date by the time they're released, it's stunning that Christian-pop singer Steven Curtis Chapman still has something new to say after a 20-year career... When he gets to the heart of his subject... as a father on the future wedding-dance classic Cinderella, he creates some truly magic moments."

CCM Magazine says...
"there's a reason SCC has more Dove Awards than any artist on he planet and why he's inspired a generation of new artists -- he's quite simply an incredible songwriter and a compelling singer who knows how to give voice to our collective hopes, fears, joys and faith.  He does just that again on this potent collection of songs..."

Worship Leader Magazine says...
"As much as Steven Curtis Chapman has every right to carry himself with the airs of a legend, his music and his demeanor come across simply and without pretense. It is a stark contrast to others in his camp of artists that have made their mark, and it shines through in his new release...   Showing why he is one of Christian music's greatest treasures, Chapman's newest release is an absolute must-have for your personal listening and worship collection."

10.23.07 Steven's new album "This Moment" releases

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN LIVING IN THIS MOMENT...POSITIVE REVIEWS, RADIO, AND TOURING AS HIS 16TH STUDIO PROJECT DROPS TODAY

"CHANGE FOR ORPHANS" RAISES MORE THAN $50,000 THUS FAR AND 16 LOCAL FAMILIES AWARD GRANTS ON TOUR

GODTUBE.COM CHAT FEATURING CHAPMAN ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH

NASHVILLE, TN...October 23, 2007...Celebrating the moment with the release of his new studio project, THIS MOMENT (Sparrow Records), multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award winning Steven Curtis Chapman receives media acclaim, radio success and continues to raise inspiring numbers for orphans worldwide.  Today fans get a taste of what Chapman created on his sixteenth studio project and what is being praised as "among the best of his career" (Billboard) and "a thoughtful original" (USA Today).

This project is not only receiving buzz from the media but on the airwaves as the radio single debut, "Miracle of the Moment," is currently receiving more than 15 million audience impressions and charting at No. 3 on AC Monitored and No. 5 on AC Indicator this week.  Concert goers have already received a sample of what THIS MOMENT is about since the fall nationwide tour began in September and concludes November 16th (http://stevencurtischapman.com for remaining dates/cities).  

As his theme for this record, Chapman truly wants to embrace the here and now, "I want to remind people that God is more concerned with our day-to-day than we might think. He is not just in the valley or on the mountaintop. He's on the straight open road, too. I hope we can begin to really experience what he's doing in this moment."

Continuing to make an impact for orphans, the "Change for Orphans" campaign builds and increases in the amount of "change" raised each night on the tour.  Currently the campaign has raised more than $50,000 for Shaohannah's Hope that has been awarded for financial grants for families looking to adopt. As of this week, 16 families have been locally impacted by receiving a grant from Shaohannah's Hope each night. To learn more about the "Show Hope" initiative and "Change for Orphans" campaign please visit: http://www.showhope.org.

Desiring to connect with his fans on the new album, Chapman will launch a live video chat on the rapidly growing website GodTube.com on Thursday, October 25th at 11:30 am Central.  GodTube.com receives more than eight million unique users with 17 million page impressions a month.  

Here is what the media are praising about THIS MOMENT and STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN:

"A thoughtful original...he's a thoughtful songwriter who works earnestly to keep cliches out of his material....he creates some truly magic moments."
 --USA Today

"This new CD showcases a singer/songwriter still at the peak of his game.  When it comes to celebrating faith and family, no one does so with more passion than Chapman, and this album is among the best of his career."
--Billboard

"Veterans like Steven Curtis Chapman make it sound easy, writing catchy pop songs with personality and honesty. There's no reason longtime fans won't enjoy This Moment."
--ChristianMusicToday.com

"Vintage Chapman from first track to last."
--Plugged IN

"Mr. Chapman is back, and it's a spectacular return."
--HollywoodJesus.com

"Uplifting, heartwarming, encouraging, vulnerable, joyous, and worshipful, Steven Curtis Chapman's latest is indeed a fine moment...one worth embracing that listeners can enjoy revisiting over and over again."  
--JesusFreakHideout.com

"Speaking of family, look out for "Cinderella" to catch on as the next big father-daughter song..."
--CBNmusic.com

"Chapman's musical style has remained true to himself, structured on the acoustic guitar, but brought to sweeping levels in gorgeous strings and the occasional well-timed choral background singers, This Moment is nothing less than phenomenal."
--Worship Leader

9.15.07 Vote for SCC at CCM's "Favorite Artist" feature

Well, it is voting season...not for president...yet. No, this time is for Steven! CCM is doing their annual "Favortie Artist" feature and we want to let you know that you can vote early...and often. To participate, click here.

8.28.07 The Change for Orphans Campaign

Continuing to fight the staggering number of orphans worldwide, Steven Curtis Chapman and Shaohannah's Hope are spreading the message, "Giving a little changes a lot.  Give change now," with the "Change for Orphans" campaign officially kicking off this fall beginning September 20th.  The money collected will show hope to an orphan each tour night by financially helping to provide a loving forever family....to read the full story, click here for the PDF.

8.07.07 LIVE IN THIS MOMENT Premium Ticketing Opportunity at StevenCurtisChapman.com Announced

You gotta be there! Steven's LIVE IN THIS MOMENT Tour with Sanctus Real and Bethany Dillon is headed on the road soon. And we think SCC.com members should have the best tickets! So beginning August 14th, the day our new site launches! premium tickets in many markets* will be available for the LIVE IN THIS MOMENT Tour.

Premium tickets are in the center floor section in rows 5 through 20, where Steven seats his guests. This premium ticket opportunity is limited.  In markets they are available, there are 100 or less. The sale begins August 14th. More details soon! *Premium tickets are not available in all markets at the discretion of the local promoter partner in each market

8.07.07 Steven Curtis Chapman's single "Miracle of the Moment" available on iTunes now!

The new album from Steven Curtis Chapman This Moment comes out October 23rd, but you can download the single "Miracle of the Moment" at iTunes now! Click HERE to go to the iTunes music store to get it. Stay tuned to stevencurtischapman.com or myspace to get the latest on Steven and hear new music every week!

8.07.07 SCC invites YOU to rehearse for tour, thanks to iTickets.

Challenge. Steven's album comes out after the tour starts, how will I know the songs when he comes to town?

Answer. Join Steven for rehearsals at  http://www.itickets.com/scc  Today!

StevenCurtisChapman.com and iTickets have partnered to bring you an exclusive chance to preview and learn some of the songs that Steven will be performing on tour in a city near you on the LIVE IN THIS MOMENT Tour.  Join Steven at http://www.itickets.com/scc  today for the first ‘back up singer and band' meeting. This unique look streams all day, and the series of rehearsals each of the next 3 Mondays at http://www.itickets.com/scc  include advice that could help you wind up on stage at the concert.  

08.09.07 Pre-order of Steven's new album at StevenCurtisChapman.com announced

Starting August 14th you will be able to pre-order Steven's new album THIS MOMENT from our online store. With your purchase at StevenCurtisChapman.com, you'll receive the album shipped to you on street date on October 23rd, plus you'll be able to stream the album immediately! on your computer! There are also potentially some additional extras to be announced next week.

08.03.07 StevenCurtisChapman.com Will Launch with Weekly Behind the Scenes Videos

The new StevenCurtisChapman.com has been in the works for months, and we unveil it on tomorrow. We think one of your favorite features might be the weekly behind the scenes videos.  This week's video feature exclusive footage behind the scenes at the photo shoot for the new album, THIS MOMENT. Plans call for additional videos to be launched at StevenCurtisChapman.com each week.

07.18.07 : Yacht Event with Steven, Benefiting Orphans this November 28th

Find out more about an exclusive opportunity to spend a week on a cruise while supporting the work of Shaohannah's Hope by bidding on the Owner's Suite as a part of the Premier Yacht Club's annual cruise.

This inaugural sailing is entitled "Moonlight Over San Juan", and will take place aboard the prestigious mega-yacht, The Sea Dream I, November 28th through December 2nd. "This vessel, complete with a customized itinerary for our honored guests, will only accommodate 55 couples. It features a 1-to-1 guest to crew ratio with service unmatched anywhere."

Grammy and Dove Award winner Steven Curtis Chapman will provide entertainment for the cruise, and the intimate setting of Steven's nightly concerts "will be an unparalleled experience." The Owner's Suite is a dramatic, 450 square foot suite for guests seeking the ultimate in yachting lifestyle. This suite includes a separate bedroom, a living room with a large dining table as well as a bathroom featuring a fine view of the sea.

The Owners Suite is available only through auction, and there are a total of 55 other cabins available for the cruise. All proceeds of the auction for the Owners Suite go to Shaohannah's Hope and are 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-889-5265 to bid on the auction or to learn more about how you can join the guest list.

07.15.07 : NEW ALBUM, THIS MOMENT, SET TO RELEASE OCTOBER 23

In a suburb of Nashville, Berry Hill, Steven Curtis Chapman recently wrapped up recording on his 16th album. It's entitled THIS MOMENT, and puts Steven in new territory with first time co-writing partnerships and a new co- producer. The new album is widely available on October 23rd, but check StevenCurtisChapman.com for insider info on how to hear and grab the music early.

07.06.07 : The new StevenCurtisChapman.com will launch on August 7th with new blogs!  

New and Exclusive to Steven's site, the blogs include Mary Beth, others in the Chapman familiy, SCC's manager, SCC's road team and more... Oh yeah, and thee guy himself occasionally drops by to blog too. We hope you'll enjoy the different perspectives from the various people that are part of adoption and music ministries.