Steven Curtis Chapman

Bio

Born to a guitar teaching father, the Paducah, Kentucky-native Steven Curtis Chapman, grew up jamming and singing with his dad before enrolling at Georgetown College in Kentucky. It wasn’t long however before Chapman dropped out to pursue a music career, moved to Nashiville, Tennessee, and worked on a music show at Opryland USA. Having honed his skills as a songwriter during this time Chapman subsequently penned the song “Built to Last”, which was later recorded by the popular gospel group The Imperials. The success of which led to Chapman signing with Sparrow Records, and writing songs for the likes of Sandi Patty, Billy Dean, Glen Campbell, and Roger Whittaker.