Steven Curtis Chapman was invited to become a member of 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 a staggering 50 No. 1 singles in his catalog, he is the most awarded artist in Christian music history, winning 59 GMA Dove Awards, five GRAMMY Awards, and an American Music Award. He has also sold more than eleven million albums and has ten RIAA-certified Gold or Platinum albums.
On Saturday night, Ricky Skaggs invited Steven Curtis Chapman to become the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Chapman said, “I cannot tell you all how surprised I am. This is a massive surprise. I had no idea, and I am so honored and just so grateful. What an amazing family to be a part of. I was thinking when I started singing tonight on this stage, I really did; this is my favorite place to sing these days. I feel at home; I feel like this is my family. Everyone here. I am so honored to be part of this family. Thank you guys. Thank you, Jesus, and thank you all.”
