Wednesday 6 August 2008

Steven Curtis Chapman to discuss daughter's accident

Steven Curtis Chapman [ ] and members of his family will appear on "Good Morning America," "Larry King Live," and in People magazine to discuss the accident in which his daughter Maria was killed, according to a entreat release; Chapman's 5-year-old girl, Maria Sue, died May 21 after being smitten by a car driven by her teenage blood brother in the driveway of the family's Tennessee home.

"Good Morning America" will air an interview tomorrow (8/6) from the Chapman's Franklin, TN, home, and Chapman, his wife, and their eldest children Emily, Caleb and Will, will come out on "Larry King Live" Aug. 7. Also, an upcoming issuing of People magazine will include an extensive feature story around the Chapman family and the loss of Maria. It will be the first time the kinsfolk has spoken to the media following Maria's tragic death.

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When the accident occurred, Chapman aforementioned he may never do concerts or speak to the media again, his manager said in a statement. Now, the family hopes that these appearances will serve well as a chance to proclaim "what they know and are deeply convinced of even in these difficult days, the Gospel is truthful and faith in Christ is our Hope," manager Jim House stated.

Chapman also has written an additional verse to his new single, "Yours," as part of the family's acknowledgment of Maria's death, according to the statement. Royalties from the song ar being donated to Shaohannah's Hope, a non-profit organization that helps families reduce the fiscal barrier of adoption.

Chapman also plans to announce details for a major-market fall tour within the side by side few days.





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