STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN
FIRST EVER CONCERT BY A GOSPEL RECORDING ARTIST OPEN TO CHINA PUBLIC

   

EL CAJON, CA—(July 26, 2006)— Contemporary Christian Music artist Steven Curtis Chapman recently returned to the United States after an international tour where he performed for more than 60,000 including six sold-out dates in Australia, New Zealand, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore.  In his seven-country tour, Chapman performed five concerts for U.S. troops based in South Korea. This was the first time there has ever been a Christian music concert for troops based in South Korea.
 
“In many aspects this tour and visit reminded me of how enormous God is and yet how as believers we truly are a family, a body of Christ working together on the other side of the world even when we do not speak the same language,” said Chapman
 
Thanks to his Top 10 radio single from his new release in Thailand and in Hong Kong (“The Blessing” No. 1) his performance was one of the three largest concerts of the spring in Shanghai (one being the Rolling Stones) and the first public performance by a Gospel recording artist event in the city.
 
“This was a dream of mine that was born when we adopted Shaoey,” said Chapman. “Six years ago I knew that someday I wanted to go to China to share my music with this country, and it was a blessing to see God provide this opportunity despite the obstacles that were at hand.”

Currently, the Chapmans through their foundation, Shaohannah’s Hope are planning “China Vision Trips” for 2007 to bring key individuals and leaders to see the need first hand. This fall, Chapman will head into the studio to start recording his 2007 release.  

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 The Chapman family has established Shaohannah’s Hope, a foundation providing information and assistance to families who desire to adopt. For more information please visit www.ShaohannahsHope.com <http://www.ShaohannahsHope.com> and www.StevenCurtisChapman.com <http://www.StevenCurtisChapman.com> .