"Opportunities with outlets of this sort of reach would normally be reason for wild celebration... on this occasion though, I think you'd understand why we would rather not even have the coverage. The Chapmans didn't seek these appearances, and these were cautiously and prayerfully considered with input from the family, pastors, counselors, and Steven's team. When these many opportunities came, the discussion quickly centered around the opportunity to use them to remember and celebrate Maria, to thank the tens of thousands of you who have sent condolences as well as the the hundreds of thousands or more that have prayed for this family, to highlight adoption and orphans... and most importantly that the Hope of the Gospel be proclaimed.

It's our hope that this is what will be accomplished, that as many as possible will be reached, especially those that would not hear of it any other way... and we seek your prayers as the family endeavors to do so in these interviews. Follow live blog updates from Steven's manager, Jim Houser on August 7th at StevenCurtisChapman.com.

The United Tour
Likewise, a tour announcement of this historic nature would normally be wildly promoted. You know at first though, there were moments after the loss of Maria on May 21, Steven wondered if he would ever return to stage. It has become clear to him though that if he has ever believed what he has written and sung about these past 20 years, then it Must Still Be True Now. And the Chapmans believe that the Gospel is true!

So, return to stage Steven has. And now we are announcing that this October 9 - November 9, Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman will tour together for the first time ever. It is an evening not to be missed. And we are excited!

United Tour - Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith
The confirmed dates are below. More to be added.
For the latest info, please visit StevenCurtisChapman.com directly.

October 9th Columbus, OH Palace
October 10th Cincinnacti, OH Aronoff Center
October 16th Myrtle Beach, SC Beach Church
October 17th Atlanta, GA Cobb Energy PAC
October 18th Spartanburg, SC First Baptist Church
October 23rd Tulsa, OK Spirit Bank Arena
October 24th Omaha, NE Holland PAC
October 25th Waukegan, IL Genesee Theatre
October 29th Lowell, MA Memorial Auditorium
October 30th Rochester, NY Auditorium Theatre
October 31st Bethesda, MD Strathmore Music Center
November 1st Alabany, NY Palace Theatre
November 5th Ft. Lauderdale, FL Broward Center
November 7th Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
November 8th St. Augustine, FL Amphitheatre