In an exclusive, first print interview since the tragic loss of their daughter and sister Maria Sue Chapman on May 21st, and following emotional appearances last week on Good Morning America and Larry King Live, Steven Curtis Chapman, his wife Mary Beth, and children Emily, Caleb and Will, share their memories of Maria, their faith in God, and their strong love for each other with People magazine staff writer Eileen Finan in the issue that hits news stands this Friday, August 15th. A preview of the story is now up on the front page of their website. PEOPLE Magazine has a circulation between 3 to 4 million people each week.

L to R: Mary Beth Chapman, Steven Curtis Chapman, Emily Chapman, Caleb Chapman, Will Chapman and Larry King

Last week’s appearance on Good Morning America can be viewed by going to Chapman’s website. In addition, the Larry King Live interview can be seen by going to YouTube. Also, be sure to check out Larry King’s personal comments about the Chapman’s appearance on his program last week here.

Chapman has also launched a new radio single with “Yours” which received an incredible 21 adds this week on R&R’s Christian AC chart.

Chapman has written a new verse for the song as a part of the family’s acknowledgement of the tragedy and God’s faithfulness to them through this difficult time. “Yours” will be available for purchase via digital service providers as of August 5th, with 100% of Chapman’s royalties from the sales of this single being donated to Shaohannah’s Hope. Producer Matt Bronlewee and co-writer on “Yours” Jonas Myrin have also joined the effort with 100% of their royalties from the single going to Shaohannah’s Hope, and additionally monies received by Sparrow records from the sales of this single, after deduction of expenses and royalties, will be donated to Shaohannah’s Hope.

Shaohannah’s Hope is a 501C(3) organization whose goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and as of July 2008 has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans in the United States and around the world. For more details on Maria’s Miracle Fund and Shaohannah’s Hope, please visit www.showhope.org.