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Steven Curtis Chapman in first interview since daughter's death

"Initially Steven talked about never doing any concerts or media ever again," commented Jim Houser, Chapman's manager, in a released statement. "But quickly God began to show Steven that if he ever believed the songs he was writing, singing and recording before May 21 and Maria's loss, that they must still be true now. It's the family's hope that these appearances will serve as a chance to proclaim to a watching world what they know and are deeply convinced of even in these difficult days, the Gospel is true and faith in Christ is our Hope."

Following the GMA interview, there will be a live interview from Los Angeles on “Larry King Live” on August 7 and an extensive feature in an upcoming issue of “People” magazine.

Chapman also has four more cities to hit before concluding his nationwide tour in Puyallup, Washington, on September 20.

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