The Crabb Family
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Gerald Crabb and Kathy Crabb |
| Defunct | 2007 (initial disbandment) |
| Headquarters | Beaver Dam, Kentucky , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Southern gospel music albums and singles |
Number of employees | 5 (members: Jason, Adam, Aaron, Kelly, Terah) |
The Crabb Family is a southern gospel ensemble originating from Beaver Dam, Kentucky, boasting sixteen chart-topping singles on national radio.
Group history
The lineup features eldest sibling Jason, twin brothers Adam and Aaron, along with sisters Kelly and Terah. The group was established by their father, Gerald Crabb, and mother, Kathy Crabb, who managed the ensemble until retiring in 2007. Over the years, they have released a variety of albums and received numerous accolades.
Although primarily known for southern gospel, their album Blur The Lines incorporates diverse musical styles. Additionally, The Crabb Family has appeared on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.
Transition
In August 2006, Jason, Adam, Aaron, Terah, and Kelly decided to embark on solo careers. Their last performance as a group took place on August 1, 2007.
Following this, Jason pursued a solo path; Aaron teamed up with his wife Amanda to form the duo Aaron & Amanda Crabb. Adam and Terah launched Crabb Revival, though Terah departed in 2009 to dedicate time to her family. Kelly joined her spouse Mike in The Bowling Family. In 2011, Aaron became the lead singer of the quartet Canton Junction, and Adam joined the Gaither Vocal Band in 2014.
The family reunited for the Celebration Tour between November 2011 and February 2012 and released the album Together Again on February 7, 2012. In early 2015, they embarked on a sold-out tour commemorating two decades in Christian music.
Kelly Bowling also appeared as Nurse Kathy in the 2014 motion picture Virtuous.
Reunion album
On February 28, 2020, the family issued their first album in eight years titled 20/20.
Albums
| Year | Album | Highest chart position | Record label | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Still Holdin' On | Zion Records | ||
| 1996 | Alive & Kickin | |||
| 1997 | Yesterday, Today, & Forever | MorningStar Records | ||
| 1998 | Prayer in Motion | Woody Wright | ||
| 1998 | Live in Nashville | |||
| 1999 | Crabb Grass | Family Music Group | ||
| 2000 | Pray | New Day Records | Woody Wright | |
| 2000 | Live from Kentucky | Crosscutt Records | ||
| 2001 | Living out the Dream | Family Music Group | Mike Bowling | |
| 2003 | The Walk | 31 | Daywind Records | Aaron, Adam & Jason Crabb |
| 2004 | Crabb Fest Live! 2003 | Gerald & Kathy Crabb | ||
| 2004 | Driven | 13 | Aaron, Adam, Jason, Kelly, Jerry Yoder | |
| 2005 | Crabb Fest Live 2004 | Kathy Crabb, Norman Holland, Eddie Leonard | ||
| 2005 | Live at Brooklyn Tabernacle | Aaron, Adam, Jason, & Kelly | ||
| 2005 | The Locket | Eagle Records | Aaron, Adam, Jason, Mike Bowling, Ben Isaacs | |
| 2006 | Blur the Lines | 7 | Daywind | Aaron, Adam, Jason, Kelly, Bubba Smith |
| 2007 | Letting Go | 36 | Aaron, Adam, Jason, Tre Corley | |
| 2012 | Together Again | Bill Gaither Music Group | Jason Crabb | |
| 2020 | '20/20' | "Daywind" | "Jason Crabb" |
Compilations
- 1998: The Best of the Crabb Family
- 2001: A Crabb Collection (Daywind)
- 2005: Super Southern Gospel (Daywind)
- 2005: The Hits... Live (Daywind)
- 2015: 20 Years: Platinum Edition (Daywind)
Radio singles
The Crabb Family ranks second for the highest number of No. 1 tracks on the Singing News Top 80 Radio Airplay Charts, trailing only The McKameys. They have achieved fifteen charting singles, such as "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," "Good Day," and "The Shepherd's Call." Several of these songs also reached the top spots on the yearly Singing News Top 40 most played songs list.
| Year | Album | Song |
|---|
|- | rowspan="3"|1996 | rowspan="3"|Still Holdin' On |"Where We'll Never Die" |- |"Something Going on the Graveyard" |- |"I'm Still Holdin' On" |- | rowspan="2"|1997 | rowspan="2"|Yesterday, Today & Forever |"I'm Running On" |- |"Please Forgive Me" |- | rowspan="3"|1998 | rowspan="3"|Prayer in Motion |"Trail of Tears" |- |"Two Little Feet" |- |"The Lamb, the Lion, and the King" |- |1999 |Crabb Grass |"I Sure Miss You" |- | rowspan="3"|2000 | rowspan="3"|Pray |"Through the Fire" |- |"When It's My Time" |- |"Jesus in a Song" |- | rowspan="3"|2001 | rowspan="3"|Living out the Dream |"That's No Mountain" |- |"The Reason That I'm Standing" |- |"Please Come Down to Me" |- | rowspan="4"|2003 | rowspan="4"|The Walk |"The Walk" |- |"The Cross" |- |"Jesus Will Do What You Can't" |- |"Greater Is He" |- | rowspan="3"|2004 | rowspan="3"|Driven |"He Came Looking for Me" |- |"Good Day" |- |"The Shepherd's Call" |- | rowspan="2"|2006 | rowspan="2"|Blur the Lines |"Nothing but the Blood" |- |"I'd Rather Have Jesus" |- | rowspan="2"|2007 | rowspan="2"|Letting Go |"Child of the King" |- |"Give It All to Him" |}
Awards and honors
Readers of Singing News honored The Crabb Family as "Favorite Band of the Year" in 1999, 2001, and 2003. They have also received numerous SGN Music Awards from SoGospelNews.com, including distinctions such as Song of the Year, Mixed Group of the Year, and Album of the Year.
Jason Crabb was recognized as "Favorite Young Artist" at the 2000 Singing News Fan Awards and earned "Male Vocalist of the Year" titles at both the 2004 Harmony Honors and SGN Music Awards. Kelly Bowling secured the "Female Vocalist of the Year" award at the 2005 SGN Music Awards. Pianist Justin Ellis was awarded Musician of the Year in 2007.
With a total of 22 Dove Awards nominations and 11 wins, alongside three Grammy nominations, their accolades reflect significant industry recognition.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Southern Gospel Album of the Year | A Crabb Collection | Template:Won |
| Southern Gospel Song of the Year | "Don't You Wanna Go?" | Template:Won | |
| 2004 | Southern Gospel Album of the Year | The Walk | Template:Won |
| Southern Gospel Song of the Year | "The Cross" | Template:Won | |
| 2005 | Group of the Year | — | Template:Nom |
| Song of the Year | "Through the Fire" | Template:Nom | |
| Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year | "You Can't Imagine" | Template:Nom | |
| Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "He Came Looking for Me" | Template:Won | |
| Southern Gospel Album of the Year | Driven | Template:Won | |
| Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Through the Fire" | Template:Won | |
| Country Recorded Song of the Year | "Forever" | Template:Won | |
| 2006 | Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year | "Holy Ground" | Template:Nom |
| Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Greater Is He" | Template:Nom | |
| Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Through the Fire" | Template:Won | |
| Southern Gospel Album of the Year | Live at Brooklyn Tabernacle | Template:Won | |
| Long Form Music Video of the Year | Live at Brooklyn Tabernacle | Template:Nom | |
| 2007 | Artist of the Year | — | Template:Nom |
| Inspirational Album of the Year | Blur the Lines | Template:Nom | |
| Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Nothing But the Blood" | Template:Nom | |
| Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Can't Nobody do Me Like Jesus" | Template:Won |
| Year | Category | Work |
|---|
| Year | Category | Work | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "You Saved Me" | Template:Nom |
| 2012 | Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "If There Ever Was A Time" | Template:Nom |
| Year | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album | The Walk |
| 2005 | Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album | Driven |
| 2006 | Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album | Live at Brooklyn Tabernacle |
Video
- 2003: #1 Hits Live (Eagle Vision)
- 2004: Crabb Fest Live 2003 (Word Records)
- 2005: Live at Brooklyn Tabernacle (Daywind Records)
- 2005: Remembering The Greats (Daywind)
- 2009: The Best of the Crabb Family (Spring House Records)
- 2009: Grand Finale: The Ultimate Concert Experience (Provident Music)
Gaither Homecoming video appearances
- 2001: What a Time: performance of "Please Forgive Me"
- 2001: Glorious Church: featured "That's No Mountain" (issued in 2021)
- 2002: New Orleans Homecoming: rendition of "Through The Fire"
- 2002: God Bless America: presentation of "The Lion, The Lamb, And The King"
- 2003: Red Rocks Homecoming: performed "The Reason That I'm Standing"
- 2003: Dottie Rambo with the Homecoming Friends: delivered "Tears Will Never Stain The Streets Of That City"
- 2003: Build A Bridge: showcased "Greater Is He In Me"
- 2007: How Great Thou Art: performed "I'd Rather Have Jesus"