Steven Curtis Chapman 07-08 Tour Adds Sanctus Real, Dillon
Coinciding with his new studio album, five-time GRAMMY Award winner Steven Curtis Chapman will headline a fall 2007/winter 2008 tour with very special guests Sanctus Real and Bethany Dillon. The 50-city adventure kicks off September 20 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
"I'm so glad the Sanctus guys and Bethany accepted my invite to join me on this tour," Chapman said. "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. My passion in writing, recording and touring is to know God and make Him known, and that's what each night is going to be about. That's our prayer."
Sanctus Real is known for the #1 rock hits "I'm Not Alright" and "Don't Give Up" from its current album THE FACE OF LOVE. The band is also outspoken about African relief efforts and will sneak preview songs from its early 2008 release on the Chapman tour.
Bethany Dillon recently issued her third acoustic pop set, WAKING UP, at the age of 18 to excellent reviews. CCM magazine said the project "could be a career album for the still young Bethany Dillon . . . giving listeners 13 melodic reasons to fall in love with this songstress all over again."
As with the 2007 Winter Jam tour, Chapman's teenage sons, Will Franklin and Caleb, will join their father's live band on drums and guitar respectively.
"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."
Chapman's sons also make a guest appearance on his new album, about which more details are soon forthcoming.
Giving just a little hint, Chapman says, "There's a modern edge to the music, what I hope is a fresh and compelling theme across the songs."
Before launching the fall tour, Steven and his family are returning to Asia this summer to do mission work in orphanages. The Chapmans have adopted three daughters from China and established the Shaohannah's Hope foundation to aid other families who need financial assistance in the adoption process. While overseas, Chapman will also perform two concerts in the Philippines and be part of the Hillsong worship conference in Australia. Check all of Steven's tour dates here.