Steven Curtis Chapman's 16th Release "This Moment" set for October 23rd

San Diego, Ca (July 25, 2007)…Contemporary Christian Music has been captivated by Steven Curtis Chapman for two decades. This most recent project is his sixteenth studio album, and this is his first release in excess of three years. Steven captures the significance of his latest project in the title “This Moment”; due to release October 23, 2007. This five-time Grammy Award winning recipient captures the vital importance of embracing the "miracle of the moment,” which is the title of the thematic first single and opening track that launched at AC radio on July 20.
 
Co-produced by Steven Curtis Chapman and Matt Bronleewe (TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Leeland, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay), This Moment was laid down in Los Angeles with a solid studio band whose combined credits include Sting, Paul McCartney, and Sheryl Crow.
 
“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.” -says Chapman.
  
On the touching ballad "Cinderella," Steven gets caught up in the beautiful moment of a father dancing with his daughter from childhood into adulthood.  It’s a personal and revealing Momentfor Steven.  For "One Heartbeat," he gives his wife, and moms everywhere, a sweet reminder of their day-in and-out magnificence.

“After our first trip to China, my wife and I knew our lives were changing—our eyes and hearts were opening to how big God really is, and we have wanted to experience more of that,” says Steven; the Chapman’s spent month long stretches in 2006 and 2007 working at Chinese orphanages. “We’ve really wondered whether or not we should just go to China and stay there. But I don’t think so. I believe God is saying, ‘I want you to go, get your heart broken, your eyes opened, and then take this story back to the church in America and around the world.’”
 
In support his October 23rd release, Chapman will be hitting the road for his 50+ city “Live in This Moment” tour kicking off September 20th in Grand Rapids, MI.  The tour will feature Christian rockers Sanctus Real and entertainer Bethany Dillon.  Special guest band members include Chapman’s sons Will Franklin (Drums) and Caleb (Guitar), who make a special appearance on This Moment and recently earned their keep and band roles with their dad during the Winter Jam tour.  

In his career, Chapman has won five GRAMMY© Awards, most recently at the 2005 awards for his CD All Things New. 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 as well as receiving numerous other honors. Chapman has also been awarded 51 Dove Awards, which is more than any other artist to date.  Since his recording career began in 1987, Chapman has recorded fifteen projects with Sparrow Records. He has performed at the White House and has appeared on: CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CMT, Fox News, Hallmark, E!, and many more.

For more information go to- http://www.StevenCurtisChapman.com.