Cracker Barrel and Steven Curtis Chapman Celebrate the #1 Debut of “Deep Roots”

Award-winning recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman’s new “Deep Roots” CD, released exclusively with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart and #2 on the Contemporary Christian Chart.

“When Steven originally presented his idea of a collection of hymns mixed with original material involving multiple generations SCC-Deep-Roots-coverof the Chapman family, we thought it would be appealing to our guests,” shares Cracker Barrel’s Marketing Manager Julie Craig. “They have come to expect a variety of music in our stores and Deep Roots provides a unique, inspirational addition to our exclusive music program that guests of all ages have welcomed.”

The 57 time Dove Award and 5 time GRAMMY Award artist had long dreamt of releasing a country/bluegrass-infused album that would allow him to revisit his Kentucky roots. He does just that on Deep Roots with all new recordings of several beloved hymns such as “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” featuring Ricky Skaggs and “Life is Like a Mountain Railroad (Life’s Railway to Heaven),” featuring Herb Chapman Sr. (father) and Herb Chapman, Jr. (brother).  New versions of some of his greatest hits including “His Eyes,” “Be Still and Know,” and “Cinderella,” are also featured.

And it hasn’t taken very long for the music industry to start singing their praises.

GAC’s Daryl Addison raves:

“Though the songs on “Deep Roots” are filled with bright acoustic guitars, fluttering mandolin and some front porch dobro, Steven does an excellent job shaping his devotionals to the new sound.”

Country Weekly‘s David Guy chimes in:

“’Be Still and Know’ is much more contemporary here with some glorious harmonies and chord choices. Steven stands tall with his single-vocal performance of ‘Rock of Ages.’ ‘He Touched Me,’ made famous by Elvis Presley, is enhanced by the group vocals and the softness of the band.”

Chapman echoes the sentiment, telling Billboard magazine’s Chuck Dauphin:

“I’ve been through so much in the last 25 years, and more recently in the last few years – from walking through the deep grief of losing my youngest daughter in an accident–and all of those things that have made those songs all the more important to me. To be able to include my dad and brother, and have them sing with me, my son, and daughter-in-law, and even my bluegrass ‘big brother,’ Ricky Skaggs make an appearance, this was a dream come true for me to get to record.”

In support of Deep Roots, Chapman joined his father, brother and son on stage at the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Saturday, March 16 to entertain a packed house with select songs from the record. He also completed a national satellite media tour, was featured Steven-Curtis-Chapman-Herb-Chapman-Jr-Sron AOL’s The Boot – AXS LiveBetter TV – Salem Radio Networks and more.

Chapman adds further,“It’s an album I’ve dreamed about having the chance to record, and the planets – or should I say the biscuits – all aligned. I’m very grateful to Cracker Barrel for their outstanding partnership.”

Fans can catch Chapman on GAC’s Positively GAC on March 24 and March 31 (Easter Sunday) at 7 a.m. ET, and Rural TV’s (FamilyNet) The Rural Evening News at 7:30 p.m. ET.

“Deep Roots”, released on March 11, is available exclusively at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations, iTunes, crackerbarrel.com and Amazon.com.

In addition to his highly awarded musical legacy, Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth created Show Hope in 2001 after bringing Steven-Curtis-Chapman-Show-Hopetheir first adopted daughter, Shaohannah, home from China. The ministry’s goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and has provided grants to more than 3,600 families wishing to adopt orphans from around the world. To find out more about Show Hope please visit ShowHope.org.

 

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants.  Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price.  The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade Cracker-Barrel-Nashvillechicken n’ dumplins as well as its made-from-scratch biscuits using an old family recipe.  The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 622 company-owned locations in 42 states.  Every Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® location is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com.

 

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