- The Crabb Family
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Name = The Crabb Family
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Origin =Beaver Dam, Kentucky
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Grammy -nominated,Dove Award -winningSouthern Gospel family group fromBeaver Dam, Kentucky . They have have had sixteen #1 songs on the national radio charts. [http://www.thecrabbfamily.com/biography.php The Crabb Family Biography] ]From a church in rural Kentucky to an annual concert audience of 800,000, the Crabb Family has managed to break through musical genre barriers to reach people from all walks of life with the message of the gospel. From the beginning of their musical ministry nearly 10 years ago, they had no way of knowing just what was in store.
Although their roots are primarily Southern Gospel, the Crabb Family’s recording, Blur The Lines features a variety of styles and genres. The Crabb Family also reached a vast concert audience. Their schedule lead them from the Grand Ole’ Opry to a Contemporary Christian Festival in South Dakota and everything in between the two venues.
In an economy that shows a potential decline for entertainment as a whole, it is a proven fact that the addition of the Crabb Family to any program increased concert attendance. The Crabb Family was a sure asset to many "family friendly" or wholesome mainstream events. Many mainstream events from the Grand Ole’ Opry to State Fairs and Festivals incorporated the Crabb Family into their entertainment roster because of the value of their music and their ability to sell a ticket.
Despite the rapid success and doors that continually open, the Crabb Family remained devoted to the calling and purpose on which their ministry was founded. Siblings Jason, Kelly, Adam, Aaron, and Terah share a common desire to reach the lost. They are not hindered by opinion or manmade limitations but willing to accept any challenge that comes their way. God has honored their obedience and willingness with open doors beyond expectation.
In August 2006, the Crabb Family, Jason, Kelly, Adam, Aaron and Terah, decided to say farewell. The siblings felt it was time to move to a new season in their lives. Each member plans to keep with tradition and continue to pursue their separate ministries. The Crabb Family has finished their tour to thank their fans for their unwavering support over the past ten years. Their last tour date as a group was August 1, 2007.
Honors and Achievements
The Crabb Family Band has been presented the "Favorite Band of the Year" award by the "Singing News" readers in 1999, 2001, and 2003. Jason Crabb was the recipient of the "Favorite Young Artist" award at the 2000 "Singing News" Fan Awards. The Crabb Family has received numerous Dove Awards nominations in addition to other Southern Gospel fan awards. The Crabb Family holds the record of having the most #1 songs on the "Singing News" Top 80 Radio Airplay Charts. They have 14 which include the following favorites: "Please Forgive Me", "Trail of Tears", "The Lamb, the Lion, and the King", "I Sure Miss You", "Through the Fire", "That's No Mountain", "The Reason That I'm Standing", "Don't You Wanna Go?", "Please Come Down to Me", "The Walk", "The Cross", "Jesus Will Do What You Can't", "He Came Looking for Me", and "The Shepherd's Call." The group has also ranked #1 on the "Singing News" yearly Top 40 Charts of the most played songs. Songs that hit that position are "Please Forgive Me" (1998), "Through the Fire" (2000), and "The Reason That I'm Standing" (2002). The highest achievement the Crabb Family has had on the "Singing News" radio airplay charts is having the highest debuting song on the monthly Top 80 charts. Their song, "The Shepherd's Call", debuted at #7 for August 2005 on the "Singing News" Top 80 Charts.
Members
The group was composed of elder brother Jason, twin brothers Adam and Aaron, and sisters
Kelly Bowling andTerah Penhollow .Jason Crabb was voted "Favorite Young Artist" at the2000 Singing News Fan Awards and "Male Vocalist of the Year" at the2004 Harmony awards while sisterKelly Bowling garnered a "Female Vocalist of the Year" in the2005 Southern Gospel News Awards.Farewell
According to a posting on the group's web site, The Crabb Family's final performance was
August 1 ,2007 . [ [http://thecrabbfamily.com/news.php Crabb Family Says Farewell] ] Each of the siblings plan to continue performing individually. Since their retirement, they have appeared on TBN as a reunion. They also recently made an appearance at the National Quartet Convention in a showcase, "The Crabb Family Reunion." During this segment, the branching groups performed as well as the Crabb Family as a whole group. The group continues in their various indeavours to spread the Gospel through song.Discography
1996-- "Still Holdin' On" (Zion Records) [Radio Singles: "Where We'll Never Die", "Something Going on the Graveyard", and "I'm Still Holdin' On"]
1996-- "Alive & Kickin'" (Zion Records)
1997-- "Yesterday, Today, & Forever" (MorningStar Records) [Radio Singles: "I'm Running On" and "Please Forgive Me" {First #1 Song}]
1998-- "The Best of the Crabb Family"
1998-- "Prayer in Motion" (MorningStar Records) [Radio Singles: "Trail of Tears", "Two Little Feet", and "The Lamb, the Lion, and the King"]
1999-- "CrabbGrass" (Family Music Group) [Radio Single: "I Sure Miss You"]
1999-- "Pray" (Family Music Group) [Radio Singles: "Through the Fire", "When It's My Time", and "Jesus in a Song"]
2000-- "Live from Kentucky"
2001-- "Living out the Dream" (Family Music Group) [Radio Singles: "That's No Mountain", "The Reason That I'm Standing", and "Please Come Down to Me"]
2001-- "A Crabb Collection" (Family Music Group) [Radio Single: "Don't You Wanna Go?"]
2003-- "The Walk" (Daywind Records) [Radio Singles: "The Walk, "The Cross", "Jesus Will Do What You Can't", and "Greater Is He"]
2004-- "CrabbFest Live! 2004" (Daywind Records)
2004-- "Driven" (Daywind Records) [Radio Singles: "He Came Looking for Me", "Good Day", and "The Shepherd's Call"]
2005-- "CrabbFest Live! 2004" (Daywind Records)
2006-- "Blur the Lines" (Daywind Records) [Radio Singles: "Nothing but the Blood" and "I'd Rather Have Jesus"]
2007-- "Letting Go" (Daywind Records) [Radio Singles: "Child of the King" and "Give It All to Him"]
External links
* [http://www.thecrabbfamily.com/ www.thecrabbfamily.com] Official Site
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