The Crabb Family
The Crabb Family is a southern gospel group originally from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They have had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.
Group history
The Crabb Family members consist of the oldest, Jason, twin brothers Adam and Aaron in addition to sisters Kelly and Terah. The group was formed in Beaver Dam, a town northeast of Central City, Kentucky. The family patriarch, Gerald Crabb, and his wife Kathy Crabb were the founders of the group. Kathy managed the group until their retirement in 2007. Throughout their career the group has released numerous albums and received several awards.Although their roots are primarily southern gospel, the Crabb Family's recording, Blur The Lines features a blend of music genres. The Crabb Family also reached a vast concert audience and they have performed at the Grand Ole Opry.
Transition
In August 2006, the Crabb Family, Jason, Adam, Aaron, Terah and Kelly feeling that it was time for them to branch out into individual paths with their music beginning a new season in their lives. Each member has been launching separate ministries. The Crabb Family toured and thanked their fans for their unwavering support. Their last concert together was August 1, 2007.Jason Crabb started a solo career and his brother Aaron began a duo with his wife Amanda simply called Aaron & Amanda Crabb, while Adam and Terah now have a band called Crabb Revival. In 2009, Terah decided to leave the band and focus on being a mother. Kelly Bowling joined her husband, Mike, as a member of The Bowling Family. In 2011, in addition to performing with his wife, Aaron became a founding member of the quartet Canton Junction, in which he sings lead. In 2014, Adam joined the Gaither Vocal Band.
The Crabb Family reunited for their Celebration Tour which ran from November 2011 through February 2012. A new album, Together Again, was released on February 7, 2012. The Crabb Family went on a sold-out tour in early 2015, celebrating 20 years of being in Christian music.
Kelly Bowling appeared as Nurse Kathy in the 2014 film Virtuous.
In 2020, Kelly and Mike Bowling divorced, and Kelly began singing with their daughters as Kelly Crabb and the Bowling Sisters.
Reunion album
On February 28, 2020, the family released their first album in eight years, entitled 20/20.Discography
Albums
Compilations
- 1998: The Best of the Crabb Family
- 2001: A Crabb Collection
- 2005: Super Southern Gospel
- 2005: The Hits... Live
- 2015: ''20 Years: Platinum Edition''
Radio singles
| Year | Album | Song |
| 1996 | Still Holdin' On | "Where We'll Never Die" |
| 1996 | Still Holdin' On | "Something Going on the Graveyard" |
| 1996 | Still Holdin' On | "I'm Still Holdin' On" |
| 1997 | Yesterday, Today & Forever | "I'm Running On" |
| 1997 | Yesterday, Today & Forever | "Please Forgive Me" |
| 1998 | Prayer in Motion | "Trail of Tears" |
| 1998 | Prayer in Motion | "Two Little Feet" |
| 1998 | Prayer in Motion | "The Lamb, the Lion, and the King" |
| 1999 | Crabb Grass | "I Sure Miss You" |
| 2000 | Pray | "Through the Fire" |
| 2000 | Pray | "When It's My Time" |
| 2000 | Pray | "Jesus in a Song" |
| 2001 | Living out the Dream | "That's No Mountain" |
| 2001 | Living out the Dream | "The Reason That I'm Standing" |
| 2001 | Living out the Dream | "Please Come Down to Me" |
| 2003 | The Walk | "The Walk" |
| 2003 | The Walk | "The Cross" |
| 2003 | The Walk | "Jesus Will Do What You Can't" |
| 2003 | The Walk | "Greater Is He" |
| 2004 | Driven | "He Came Looking for Me" |
| 2004 | Driven | "Good Day" |
| 2004 | Driven | "The Shepherd's Call" |
| 2006 | Blur the Lines | "Nothing but the Blood" |
| 2006 | Blur the Lines | "I'd Rather Have Jesus" |
| 2007 | Letting Go | "Child of the King" |
| 2007 | Letting Go | "Give It All to Him" |
Awards and honors
The Crabb Family received the "Favorite Band of the Year" award as voted by the Singing News readers in 1999, 2001, and 2003. The group has won numerous SGN Music Awards including Song of the Year, Mixed Group of the Year, and Album of the Year.Jason Crabb was the recipient of the "Favorite Young Artist" award at the 2000 Singing News Fan Awards and "Male Vocalist of the Year" at the 2004 Harmony Honors and SGN Music Awards. Meanwhile, sister Kelly Bowling won "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the 2005 SGN Music Awards. Justin Ellis, the group's pianist, was awarded Musician of the Year in the 2007 SGN Music Awards.
The Crabb Family has been nominated for 22 Dove Awards and won 11. They have received three Grammy Award nominations.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 2003 | Southern Gospel Album of the Year | A Crabb Collection | Won |
| 2003 | Southern Gospel Song of the Year | "Don't You Wanna Go?" | Won |
| 2004 | Southern Gospel Album of the Year | The Walk | Won |
| 2004 | Southern Gospel Song of the Year | "The Cross" | Won |
| 2005 | Group of the Year | — | Nomitated |
| 2005 | Song of the Year | "Through the Fire" | Nomitated |
| 2005 | Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year | "You Can't Imagine" | Nomitated |
| 2005 | Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "He Came Looking for Me" | Won |
| 2005 | Southern Gospel Album of the Year | Driven | Won |
| 2005 | Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Through the Fire" | Won |
| 2005 | Country Recorded Song of the Year | "Forever" | Won |
| 2006 | Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year | "Holy Ground" | Nomitated |
| 2006 | Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Greater Is He" | Nomitated |
| 2006 | Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Through the Fire" | Won |
| 2006 | Southern Gospel Album of the Year | Live at Brooklyn Tabernacle | Won |
| 2006 | Long Form Music Video of the Year | Live at Brooklyn Tabernacle | Nomitated |
| 2007 | Artist of the Year | — | Nomitated |
| 2007 | Inspirational Album of the Year | Blur the Lines | Nomitated |
| 2007 | Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Nothing But the Blood" | Nomitated |
| 2007 | Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "Can't Nobody do Me Like Jesus" | Won |
| 2008 | Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "You Saved Me" | Nomitated |
| 2012 | Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "If There Ever Was A Time" | Nomitated |
| 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
- 2004: Crabb Fest Live 2003
- 2005: Live at Brooklyn Tabernacle
- 2005: Remembering The Greats
- 2009: The Best of the Crabb Family
- 2009: ''Grand Finale: The Ultimate Concert Experience''
Gaither Homecoming video performances
- 2001: What a Time: "Please Forgive Me"
- 2001: Glorious Church: "That's No Mountain"
- 2002: New Orleans Homecoming: "Through The Fire"
- 2002: God Bless America: "The Lion, The Lamb, And The King"
- 2003: Red Rocks ''Homecoming: "The Reason That I'm Standing"
- 2003: Dottie Rambo with the Homecoming Friends: "Tears Will Never Stain The Streets Of That City"
- 2003: Build A Bridge: "Greater Is He In Me"
- 2007: How Great Thou Art'': "I'd Rather Have Jesus"