Steven Curtis Chapman honored with first-ever Christian Icon BMI Award

Legendary contemporary Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman and five-time Grammy Award winner was honored as a BMI Icon at the Broadcast Music, Inc. Christian Awards. According to a press release, after the event, Chapman said he was “completely blown away” by the kindness, love, and honor shown to him by receiving the accolade. Chapman was the first ever Christian BMI Icon Award Honoree in recognition of his top-performing career. He said, “As a guy who loves to use words to try to paint a picture of what’s deep in my heart, I’m at a loss for words deep and beautiful enough to express what I feel after being honored by friends, family, and the wonderful folks at BMI and receiving the BMI Icon award last night.” He continued, “What an epic evening to once again ‘taste and SEE how good the Lord is’ and to remember and celebrate all of the amazing people who have been part of my incredible, ongoing Great Adventure!” Chapman’s recognition means he joins an elite list of songwriters, including Dolly Parton, Sting, and Brian Wilson. The music artist is officially the most awarded artist in the history of Christian music. So far, he has received five Grammys, an American Music Award and 59 GMA Dove Awards. The singer who also has 49 number one radio singles and an impressive 10 RIAA-certified Platinum or Gold albums in his illustrious career, has sold more than 11 million albums. The legendary singer has collaborated with other well-known music artists in the Christian music world, and some artists – such as Amy Grant, Casting Crowns and CeCe Winans – have even recorded covers of his songs. Collaborations have included Ricky Skaggs, Billy Dean and Lauren Alaina. His autobiography, Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story, was published in 2017. ALSO READ The first UK National church Awards Nominations