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Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman returns to Fort Wayne Oct. 26

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Highly acclaimed singer-songwriter, Steven Curtis Chapman returns to Fort Wayne, this Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Auer Performance Hall on the campus of IPFW at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Garnering 47 No. 1 singles and approaching 11 million career albums sold, Steven Curtis Chapman just released his 18th album, The Glorious Unfolding.

Fans can anticipate the concert to feature music from the Steven’s new album and other fan favorites in an encouraging night filled with stories, worship and excitement. Special guest and GRAMMY-award winner Laura Story will perform her landmark songs “Blessings” and “Indescribable” as well as new music. In addition, joining the bill, Jason Gray and his compelling stories are not to be missed.

“I’m so excited and honored to have Laura and Jason join me on the road,” Chapman adds. “I can’t wait to share these songs live and we’re already praying God will use each and every night powerfully. I hope all our friends can make it out.”

Tickets can be purchased online at star883.com. Individual and group rates available. Thanks to sponsors Huntington University, Timberlin Homes, Windows, Doors & More, and Operation Christmas Child, the online ticket fee has been removed.

About Steven Curtis Chapman:
Steven Curtis Chapman has sold more than 10 million records including two RIAA certified platinum albums and eight RIAA certified gold albums. Along with his five GRAMMY® awards and 16 nominations, Chapman has won an American Music Award, has recorded 47 No. 1 U.S. radio hits and been awarded 57 Dove Awards, more than any other artist to date. Since his recording career began in 1987, Chapman has recorded 17 projects with Sparrow Records. He has performed at the White House and has appeared on multiple national programs via CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CMT, FOX News, the Hallmark Channel and E!, including Good Morning America, Larry King Live, Fox & Friends, Huckabee, CBS Sunday Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and more. Chapman and his wife Mary Beth created Show Hope in 2001 after bringing their first adopted daughter, Shaohannah, home from China. The ministry’s goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and has provided grants to more than 3,600 families wishing to adopt orphans from around the world. For more, visit ShowHope.org. For more information on Steven Curtis Chapman, his latest single “Love Take Me Over” and new album The Glorious Unfolding (Oct. 1, 2013), visit www.stevencurtischapman.com or www.facebook.com/stevencurtischapman or www.twitter.com/stevencurtis <http://www.twitter.com/stevencurtis&gt; .

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest, and Forbes.com has listed the university as one of America’s Best Colleges. Additionally, Princeton Review has named the institution to its “Best in the Midwest” list. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).