Biography of Gospel Star Jason Crabb

Jason Douglas Crabb was born on March 3, 1977, in Beaver Dam, Kentucky to Gerald and Terri Crabb. At the age of 13, Jason's parents divorced and he went a little wild. A year later, he hit the road with his family, (dad Gerald and step-mom Kathy Crabb), and his siblings, twins Adam and Aaron, and sisters Kelly and Terah. They went on to become one of the most beloved Southern Gospel groups of all times with 16 #1 hits, 11 Dove Awards, and three Grammy nods. The Crabb Family retired in 2007, with Jason on lead, but occasionally they do reunion concerts.

Jason signed a solo deal in 2009 and his first album started his path to crossing over from just Southern Gospel to country and CCM. A move to Reunion Records saw his first release with them in 2015 and music critics are lovin' the new sound.

Family Life

Married to his wife Shellye on May 12, 1998, the two are parents to two daughters, Ashleigh Taylor (born February 13, 2003) and Emmaleigh Love Crabb (born July 21, 2005).

Quote

"Having grace and mercy on someone is such a form of love. And to me, that is the message of Christ. That is who I am. That is what I'm about."

Discography

• Whatever The Road, 2015 
• Love is Stronger, 2013 
• The Song Lives On, 2011 
• Because It's Christmas, 2010 
• Jason Crabb, 2009

Starter Songs

• "Forever's End" 
• "Home"
• "I'd Rather Have Jesus (Live)"
• "The Lamb, The Lion and The King" 
• "Lord, I'm Coming Home" 

Fast Facts

• Jason's rendition of "Mary, Did You Know?" is one of the best
• To honor Jason and all of his accomplishments, his hometown of Beaver Dam named the road adjacent to their new amphitheater "Jason Crabb Drive" after him.
• In December 2013, Jason was mentioned in the Nancy comic strip when one of the characters was wearing a t-shirt that said "Jason Crabb" across the front.
• In May 2014, Jason again landed in the same comic strip, this time for an entire week, with the same character (Phil Fumble) wearing another t-shirt—this time one that said: "LOVE IS STRONGER –JASON CRABB." This was the first time in the history of the comic strip that an artist was featured for a whole week. 

Books

• Trusting God to Get You Through, 2011 

Dove Awards Won as a Solo Artist

• 2013: Southern Gospel Performance of the Year, Inspirational Song & Album of the Year, Southern Gospel Song of the Year
• 2012: Male Vocalist of the Year, Artist of the Year
• 2011: Song of the Year, Inspirational Song of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year
• 2010: Country Recorded Song of the Year, Special Event Album of the Year

Dove Awards Won With the Crabb Family

• 2007: Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
• 2006: Southern Gospel Album of the Year, Southern Gospel Song of the Year
• 2005: Southern Gospel Album of the Year, Southern Gospel Song of the Year, Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year, Country Song of the Year
• 2004: Southern Gospel Album of the Year, Southern Gospel Song of the Year
• 2003: Southern Gospel Album of the Year, Southern Gospel Song of the Year