In a career that has spanned 30 years, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history with 58 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, five Grammy’s, an American Music Award, 48 No. 1 singles, selling more than 11 million albums and with eight RIAA-certified gold or platinum albums to his credit. COURTESY PHOTO

In a career that has spanned 30 years, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history with 58 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, five Grammy’s, an American Music Award, 48 No. 1 singles, selling more than 11 million albums and with eight RIAA-certified gold or platinum albums to his credit. COURTESY PHOTO

9th annual Rock & Worship Roadshow comes to ShoWare on March 17

Lineup includes Chapman, Battistelli, Rend Collective, Passion and others

  • Friday, February 17, 2017 1:03pm
  • Life

The ninth annual Rock & Worship Roadshow – an uplifting and entertaining Christian music concert series for the family– returns to the ShoWare Center on March 17.

The performance begins at 7 p.m. at the center, 625 W. James St.

The concert, presented by Compassion International, includes ward-winning and chart-topping artists Steven Curtis Chapman; Francesca Battistelli; Rend Collective; Passion; Family Force 5; Jordan Feliz; along with Derek Minor and Urban Rescue. Author and comedian, Tony Wolf, is the guest speaker and Carlos Whittaker serves as the tour’s host.

This year’s tour hits 23 markets throughout the U.S., wrapping up April 2 in Baltimore, Md.

“We are so excited to be able to bring the ninth installment of the Rock & Worship Roadshow to so many great cities around the country,” said Brian Seay, director of Compassion Productions and executive producer of the tour. “There is something for everyone, and each night of the tour promises to be an evening of amazing music and ministry. We cannot wait to share this evening with you!”

Compassion International is the world’s largest Christian child development organization, partnering with more than 7,000 churches in 26 countries to deliver its holistic child development program to more than 1.9 million babies, children and young adults. They are thrilled to continue sponsoring this remarkable tour.

Admission is $10 per person and can be purchased at the door. VIP tickets also are available and can be purchased on the tour’s website, TheRoadhshowTour.com.




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