Steven Curtis Chapman is the newest member of The Grand Ole Opry – SValleyNow.com

Steven Curtis Chapman was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry by Opry member and longtime friend Ricky Skaggs, July 27, 2024
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Steven Curtis Chapman has spent the last 35 years writing and performing genre-defining songs that have shaped a generation. With an impressive 50 No. 1 singles in his catalog, he is the most awarded artist in Christian music history, having won 59 GMA Dove Awards, five GRAMMY Awards, and an American Music Award. He has also sold over 11 million albums and has ten RIAA-certified gold or platinum albums.

Saturday night, Ricky Skaggs invited Steven Curtis Chapman to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Chapman said, “I can’t tell you how surprised I am. This is a huge surprise. I had no idea, and I feel so honored and just so grateful. What an amazing family to be a part of. I thought when I started singing on this stage tonight, I really did, this is my favorite place to sing these days. I feel at home; I feel like this is my family. Everybody here. I feel so honored to be a part of this family. Thank you guys. Thank you, Jesus, and thank you all.”

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