As a songwriter, The Paducah, Kentucky native made a name for himself penning songs for Billy Dean, Charlie Daniels and Glen Campbell. The young songwriter signed to EMI's Sparrow label in 1987 and release his first recording, First Hand shortly after. Since then, Chapman has hardly had time to breathe and his surging career has morrored contemporary Christian music's wildfire growth. His latest recording, Signs Of Life, follows in the wake of three best-selling recordings, each certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. In addition, Signs Of Life debuted on Billboards Top 200 list at number 20,which was the highest debut of the week.
Signs Of Life features a more aggressive edge, both musically and llyrically, than past projects.
It boasts a more modern eclectic sound, one that veers from rock to folk and back again. And lylrically, Chapman's new songs are about real people, facing real struggles in a real world. I needed to feel that this wasn't the same old thing for me, tha I had been challenged. The end result is Chapman's most passionate effort to date, in a career marked by heartfelt, committed music. To get there, Champman went back to the future.