Ryman Auditorium Welcomes The Return of “Sam’s Place – Music For The Spirit”

Pictured (L-R): Recording Artists Danny Gokey, Mike Donehey Tenth Avenue North, Steven Curtis Chapman, Hillary Scott Lady Antebellum and Bart Millard MercyMe backstage at the first of six monthly concerts hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman, Sam’s Place – Music For The Spirit at Ryman Auditorium on November 2, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images

Steven Curtis Chapman hosted the opening show in the revival of beloved series “Sam’s Place – Music For The Spirit” last night (Nov. 3) at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Joining Chapman were Danny Gokey, Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum, MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North and songwriter Tom Douglas.

One of the most moving moments of the evening involved two audience members, Matthew & Jill Haynes, who recently applied for a grant from Show Hope, the non-profit organization Chapman and his wife Mary Beth started to provide financial assistance to families working to adopt. Chapman surprised the Haynes Family with a grant to assist with the adoption of their South Korean son, Dawson. Chapman went on to share the story of Show Hope, which since its inception 11 years ago has assisted more than 4,500 families with adoption grants. A portion of every ticket sold to Sam’s Place benefits Show Hope.

Steven Curtis Chapman presenting grant check to Mathew & Jill Haynes on behalf of Show Hope. Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Image

“Sam’s Place – Music For The Spirit” will continue one Sunday per month January-May, 2015. Confirmed guests include: Aaron Watson, Amy Grant, Brandon Heath, Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Francesca Battistelli, The Isaacs, Jason Crabb, Josh Turner, Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Laura Story, Lee Miller, McCrary Sisters, Michael W. Smith, Mike Farris, Point of Grace, Ray Stevens and THIRD DAY.

Tickets for individual shows are $39.50, $34.50 and $27.50. Season passes are also available for $170.00 and $149.20. Tickets go on sale Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Ryman box office, ryman.com or by calling (615) 889-3060.

Show dates: January 11, February 15, March 1 and April 5 and May 3, 2015.