Grammy Award-winning and reigning Gospel Music Association Male Vocalist Of The Year Steven Curtis Chapman will be on tour this spring, promoting his latest project, Declaration. The "Live Out Loud Tour" which kicks off February 20th in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will hit other key cities including Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas. Chapman and his band return to the road after a two-year absence and will play 32 dates nationwide.

"It has been a long time since I've been out on tour and singing these songs so I am very excited," comments Chapman. "I'm more thankful about this tour than any other because six months ago I didn't know if I would ever tour or sing again due to my vocal problems and almost losing my voice. But my voice is back and now getting to sing these songs is a great gift and an answered prayer."

Chapman has also just announced that Sparrow label mate and reigning GMA Female Vocalist Of The Year, Nichole Nordeman, is the opening act of the "Live Out Loud Tour." Nordeman's incredible, refreshing, and thoughtful songwriting, on both her debut album WIDE EYED and her most recent release THIS MYSTERY, has connected with critics and fans alike... including one Steven Curtis Chapman.

"The invitation to join the ‘Live Out Loud Tour’ is both a thrilling and humbling opportunity. Obviously from the standpoint of tour exposure, I am so excited for the possibilities," remarks Nordeman. "On a much more personal level, though, I am looking forward to spending some time just listening and learning from an artist whose life and ministry are a tremendous example to many, many people. I can’t wait to see what God will do on and through this tour."