Steven Curtis Chapman to discuss daughter's accident

Steven Curtis Chapman and members of his family will appear on "Good Morning America," "Larry King Live," and in People magazine to discuss the accident in which his daughter Maria was killed, according to a press release; Chapman's 5-year-old daughter, Maria Sue, died May 21 after being struck by a car driven by her teenage brother in the driveway of the family's Tennessee home.

"Good Morning America" will air an interview tomorrow (8/6) from the Chapman's Franklin, TN, home, and Chapman, his wife, and their eldest children Emily, Caleb and Will, will appear on "Larry King Live" Aug. 7. Also, an upcoming issue of People magazine will include an extensive feature story about the Chapman family and the loss of Maria. It will be the first time the family has spoken to the media following Maria's tragic death.

When the accident occurred, Chapman said he may never do concerts or speak to the media again, his manager said in a statement. Now, the family hopes that these appearances will serve as a chance to proclaim "what they know and are deeply convinced of even in these difficult days, the Gospel is true and faith in Christ is our Hope," manager Jim House stated.

Chapman also has written an additional verse to his new single, "Yours," as part of the family's acknowledgment of Maria's death, according to the statement. Royalties from the song are being donated to Shaohannah's Hope, a non-profit organization that helps families reduce the financial barrier of adoption.

Chapman also plans to announce details for a major-market fall tour within the next few days.

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