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Gary Chapman (born August 19, 1957) is an American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter and former television talk show host. ==Early life and music career== Born in Waurika, Oklahoma, Chapman is the son of an Assemblies of God pastor, Terry Chapman. He grew up in De Leon, Texas.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Gary_Chapman_The_US_CCM_songwriter_returns_after_a_long_absence/40202/p1/ )〕 Chapman performed in bands throughout high school and college. After going to Bible college at what is now Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee and was hired as guitar player for The Rambos. In 1979, his song "Father's Eyes" was recorded as the title track to Amy Grant's Grammy-nominated second album ''My Father's Eyes''.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Grammy Award Nominees 1980 - Grammy Award Winners 1980 )〕 In 1982, his song "Finally" recorded by T. G. Sheppard reached No. 1 on the country music charts. He also received a Dove Award as Songwriter of the Year from the Gospel Music Association in 1981.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.doveawards.com/past-winners/ )〕 During the rest of the 1980s and the early 1990s, Chapman continued to write, record, and produce music, while touring as an opening act for various artists. He sang "Brave Hearts" in 1987 for the Touchstone Pictures film ''Ernest Goes to Camp''. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 1994.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title =The 37th Grammy Nominations )〕 ''The Light Inside'' also resulted in a Dove Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year. It also yielded a contemporary Christian music chart No. 1 song, "Sweet Glow of Mercy." He won a second Dove Award in 1994 for co-producing the album, ''Songs from the Loft'', featuring various artists.〔 In April 1996, Chapman won Male Vocalist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards.〔 His 1996 album, ''Shelter'', delivered another No. 1, "One of Two", with "Man After Your Own Heart" resulting in a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year and featuring on the Dove award winning Special Event Album of the Year, ''My Utmost for His Highest''. ''Shelter'' also received a 1997 Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title =The 39th Annual Grammy Nominations )〕 At the 1998 Dove Awards, his album also featuring other artists, ''Hymns From The Ryman'', won Country Album of the Year.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/doves/tp/dovecountryhistory.01.htm )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gary Chapman (musician)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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