Steven Curtis Chapmans latest album soars up iTunes charts

Grammy Award-winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman' new project, 'Safe In The Arms'
was only released this week but has already garnered the No 2 spot on the iTunesChristian & Gospel Albums Chart.

Available only in digital formats, Safe In The Arms features a never before released song, "Close To Your Heart" featuring worship artist Matt Redman and a special new acoustic recording of "Beauty Will Rise", the title track off his last studio album that released last year.

In addition, Chapman opens up in a in-depth interview about Beauty Will Rise, his most personal album to date.

Fans can also hear from Chapman’s wife, New York Times Best-Selling Author Mary Beth as she talks about her journey over the last few years as she discusses in her latest book Choosing to See, which is currently No 13 on the New York Times Best-Sellers List.

Additionally, the family-themed release includes a new song from the emerging four-piece rock band Caleb, which highlights the talents of Chapman’s sons Will and Caleb.
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