Gary Chapman Net Worth

What is Gary Chapman's Net Worth?

Gary Chapman is an American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter, television personality, and producer with a net worth of $5 million. His notable albums include "Sincerely Yours," "The Light Inside," "Shelter," and "The Truth." He is known for hosting the Nashville Network talk show "Prime Time Country" and producing the CMT program "Muzik Mafia." In 2014, his wife Cassie Chapman appeared on TNT's reality show "Private Lives of Nashville Wives." Gary Chapman was also married to fellow singer Amy Grant from 1982 to 1999.

Early Life and Education

Gary Chapman was born on August 19, 1957, in Waurika, Oklahoma, and raised in De Leon, Texas. His father, Reverend Terry W. Chapman, was an Assemblies of God pastor who ministered for 56 years. His mother was also a pastor. Throughout high school, Chapman performed in various bands. He attended Southwestern Assemblies of God College in Waxahachie, Texas, for his higher education and later moved to Nashville, Tennessee.

Songwriting Breakthroughs

Chapman's breakthrough as a songwriter came in 1979 with the song "Father's Eyes," recorded by Amy Grant. In 1982, he achieved another hit with T. G. Sheppard's "Finally."

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Albums

Chapman's debut album, "Sincerely Yours," was released in 1981, earning him the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year. His subsequent albums include "Happenin’… Live" (1983), "Everyday Man" (1987), and "The Light Inside" (1994), which was nominated for a Grammy and featured the hit song "Sweet Glow of Mercy." He released "The Early Years" and "Shelter" in 1996, the latter peaking at number seven on the contemporary Christian chart. His subsequent albums include "This Gift" (1997), "Hymns from the Ryman" (1998), "Outside," "Circles and Seasons," and "The Truth."

Other Music Contributions

In the 80s and 90s, Chapman produced music and served as the opening act for other artists. He recorded "Brave Hearts" for the 1987 film "Ernest Goes to Camp" and collaborated with various artists on "Amazing Grace" for the 1994 film "Maverick."

Television Career

Chapman’s television career includes hosting "Prime Time Country" in the late '90s and producing the CMT show "Muzik Mafia." He often appeared as a songwriting mentor on "Gone Country" and wrote, produced, directed, and scored the documentary "The 8th of November: A True Story of Pain and Honor," working with Big and Rich on the project.

Personal Life

Chapman has been married and divorced multiple times. His first marriage to Amy Grant ended in 1999, and they had three children. He married Jennifer Pittman in 2000, and they divorced in 2007. In 2008, he married Cassie Piersol, and they have an adopted daughter named Eva. The couple is involved in several charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the T.J. Martell Foundation, and the Nashville Rescue Mission.