Gary Chapman (musician)
| Gary Chapman | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gary Winther Chapman |
| Born |
August 19, 1957 Waurika, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Voice, guitar |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Associated acts | The Rambos, Amy Grant |
Gary Winther Chapman (born August 19, 1957) is an American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter and former television talk show host.
Born in Waurika, Oklahoma, Chapman is the son of an Assemblies of God pastor, Rev. Terry W. Chapman, who ministered for 56 years before his death in 2009. He grew up in De Leon, Texas.
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. 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.
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 also collaborated with numerous artists in the singing of Amazing Grace in the 1994 film, Maverick.
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