{"id":2064,"date":"2024-06-13T08:42:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T12:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/latestnews\/?p=2064"},"modified":"2024-06-20T17:07:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T21:07:13","slug":"steven-curtis-chapman-tour-dates-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/latestnews\/2024\/06\/13\/steven-curtis-chapman-tour-dates-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Steven Curtis Chapman Announces Two Tours in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Steven Curtis Chapman will embark on two tours this fall and winter. Photo credit: Steven Curtis Chapman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Steven Curtis Chapman Upcoming Tours in 2024: \u201cAn Evening With Steven Curtis Chapman\u201d and \u201cAcoustic Christmas\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know that Steven Curtis Chapman is the most-awarded artist in Christian music history?<\/strong> With two highly awaited tours this year, Chapman will dazzle fans around the United States with \u201cAn Evening With Steven Curtis Chapman\u201d and the popular \u201cAcoustic Christmas\u201d tour.<\/p>\n

Making Christian Music History<\/h2>\n

Chapman<\/a> has earned 59 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards, 5 GRAMMY\u00ae Awards, an American Music Award, and a historic 50 No. 1 singles. He has sold over sixteen million albums with ten RIAA-Certified\u00ae Gold or Platinum albums.<\/p>\n

Another fun fact you might not realize is that he has collaborated with other renowned Christian music artists, including Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and others.<\/p>\n

Additional collaborations permitted his songs to cross genres, including legendary singers like Glenn Campbell and Ricky Skaggs. Not to mention Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Lauren Alaina, Mitchell Tenpenny, and more. Chapman became a best-selling author with his memoir Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story, published in 2017.<\/p>\n

Chapman\u2019s Early Years<\/h2>\n

Growing up in Paducah, Kentucky<\/a>, Steven and his older brother Herb Jr. developed a passion for singing and playing the guitar under the guidance of their father, a guitar teacher and music store owner in Paducah.<\/p>\n

After graduating from high school, Chapman intended to become a medical doctor but after several semesters and a brief transfer to Anderson College in Indiana, he dropped out. Instead, he moved to Nashville to pursue a music career. While working at an Opryland USA music show began songwriting.<\/p>\n

His career started in the late 1980s as a singer-songwriter in contemporary Christian music and earned the most awards after releasing over 25 albums. His seven \u201cArtist of the Year\u201d Dove Awards marks an industry record.<\/p>\n

Advocate of Adoption<\/h2>\n

Chapman, a vocal advocate of adoption, co-founded Show Hope<\/a> in 2003 with his wife Mary Beth. The nonprofit organization focuses on restoring hope to orphans by helping them find loving families.<\/p>\n

With a unique calling from God, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman embraced the miracle of adoption by adding three daughters from China to their family.<\/p>\n

The 2024 Tours<\/h2>\n

Chapman\u2019s intimate solo tour, \u201cAn Evening With Steven Curtis Chapman\u201d, begins on the West Coast in magnificent theaters across California, Oregon, and Washington.<\/p>\n

Fans describe similar past performances as moving and unforgettable. Long-time fans and new listeners will not want to miss this Christian music favorite.<\/p>\n

In addition, Chapman delights fans with his beloved \u201cAcoustic Christmas\u201d tour with its 5th annual run since 2019. Experience the magic of Chapman\u2019s fan-favorite tour, where he performs with three world-class musicians. This tour promises a captivating fusion of folk and jazz while performing his iconic hits and Christmas favorites.<\/p>\n

If you enjoy unique musical experiences, the Christmas tour includes a special night at The Caverns, a world-renowned destination for live music inside a cave. The Caverns offer a mild temperature of 59 degrees all year, creating the ideal backdrop for a one-of-a-kind Christmas concert. The venue is located just 90 minutes from Nashville, TN and less than 3 hours from Atlanta, Birmingham, and Knoxville.<\/p>\n

Expectations are high following the success of last year\u2019s tour, but \u201cAcoustic Christmas\u201d is a cherished tradition because of its unique atmosphere and heartfelt performances.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a current fan of Steven Curtis Chapman or a new listener, these tours offer the opportunity to hear new songs live, along with hits and classics that define Chapman\u2019s legendary career.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn Evening With Steven Curtis Chapman\u201d Tour Dates:<\/strong><\/h2>\n