Tour Line-Up Features Rockers Sanctus Real & Female Music Prodigy Bethany Dillon & Chapman sons, Will Franklin & Caleb Join His Band
As he puts the finishing touches on his sweet sixteen studio album with Sparrow Records, GRAMMY© Award winning singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman is announcing his fall 07 and winter 08 tour. The nationwide tour of 50+ dates will be featuring Sanctus Real and Bethany Dillon.
The yet to be named tour, which will be in support of Chapman’s upcoming fall release, will kick off on September 20th in Grand Rapids, MI and will close the year on November 16th in Nashville, TN. A spring leg will resume with the same stellar line-up. Special guest band members include Chapman’s sons Will Franklin (Drums) and Caleb (Guitar), who recently earned their keep and band roles with their dad during the recent Winter Jam tour. Although music and touring is becoming a family affair and balancing act for Chapman and sons, education will continue to be priority while on the road as it did this spring. In addition to playing for his dad, Will Franklin just recently filled in for Jeremy Camp’s band as well as continues to do session work when time allows. Meanwhile, Caleb Chapman continues to write songs and will likely make a step out guest vocal on his dad’s upcoming studio release.
Prior to heading out in the fall, Chapman will be crossing overseas to Asia. He will be doing extensive work with his family at the local orphanages as well as other Shaohannah’s Hope orphan related efforts. Chapman will also take time to play two events in the Philippines (June 29 and 30) and perform as a part of the amazing Hillsong Conference in Australia (July 4 and 5).
“I’m so glad the Sanctus guys and Bethany accepted my invite to join me on this tour. I love their music, songwriting, and their hearts for Jesus. I’m also humbled at the chance to again get out on the road and share the new music that God has given me. There’s a modern edge to the music, what I hope is a fresh and compelling theme across the songs.” Chapman says. “My passion in writing, recording and touring continues to be to know God and make Him known, and that’s what each night on this tour is going to be about. That’s our prayer.” Steven also mentions, “I’m not sure words can express how truly excited I am to have the chance to share the stage with my boys. It’s a true career highlight and a dream come true for this proud Dad.”
“Getting to know Steven on the Winter Jam Tour this year was a highlight of the tour for us,” says Sanctus Real frontman Matt Hammitt. “He has been a huge blessing and inspiration, not only from a career standpoint with all that he has accomplished, but because of the kind of person he is on and off stage. We are all really excited to be a part of this tour and anticipate great things to happen in our own lives, and for those that attend this tour!”
"It's such an extreme privilege to have the opportunity to minister alongside of such sweet, wonderful people!” shares Bethany Dillon. “Steven's heart for creating a night that really welcomes the Spirit of God has ALREADY taught me so much, just from hearing him share his vision for the upcoming tour... and there couldn't be a more genuine, humble group of guys than those in Sanctus Real. I can't wait for people to come and experience what the Lord has for this tour and for them to enjoy what I know will be a very unique night of worshipping and loving Jesus as a body!"
9/20 Grand Rapids, MI
9/21 Chicago, IL
9/22 Evansville, IN
9/23 East Lansing, MI
9/26 Dallas, TX
9/27 Tulsa, OK
9/28 Kansas City, MO
9/29 Wichita, KS
10/4 Des Moines, IA
10/5 Champaign, IL*
10/6 Anderson, IN*
10/7 Akron, OH
10/18 Aiken, SC
10/19 Raleigh, NC
10/20 Woodbridge, VA
10/21 Williamsport, PA
10/26 Phoenix, AZ
10/27 Los Angeles, CA
10/28 Yorba Linda, CA
10/29 Sacramento, CA
10/30 San Francisco, CA
11/1 Portland, OR
11/2 Tacoma, WA
11/3 Spokane, WA
11/4 Missoula, MT
11/9 Hartford, CT
11/10 Boston, MA
11/11 Syracuse, NY
11/13 Lancaster, PA
11/14 Pittsburgh, PA
11/15 Asheville, NC
11/16 Nashville, TN
*ALL DATES TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Please visit Steven Curtis Chapman www.stevencurtischapman.com for the most updated tour information.