Jason Crabb Takes You Down a DIfferent Road



     Singer, Songwriter, Actor and Author, Jason Crabb is not one that generally needs to be introduced to anyone.  Not only does he have a street named after him in his hometown of Beaver Dam, Kentucky but he's been linked to over 21 Dove Awards including the amazing Crabb Family recordings.   


     Most people regardless of musical preference have either been a fan or have at least heard of Jason and seen his families presence for almost two decades through the Christian music industry. 


     Stepping out into his first solo recording in 2009, he earned his first Grammy award. This year, he took a leap of faith into a new sound production through Reunion Records, released on September 18, 2015.  Though it is his fifth solo project it is his first with Reunion bringing with him the same passion and spirit behind the performances we've all come to know and love. 

     I remember over a decade ago I happened to be a choir member at Pastor Todd Hoskins Church.  

Jason Crabb, Pastor Hoskins and Aaron Crabb

Pastor Hoskins and the Crabb Family  have always been good friends and they came to perform one weekend and invited the choir to sing the well known anthem Through The Fire  along with them.  During that time of my life I was in the fire and that moment is one that I will always remember and be thankful to be a part of.

     I had the opportunity to meet Jason and his family that weekend and talked to him for awhile and though he probably wouldn't remember me, he was one of the nicest people I had ever met.  Him and his family are about as friendly and down to earth as they come.  They always stay humble and thankful for all that God has done for them both in their lives and in their ministries.  I'm sure Jason does not fall short in his gratitude for the opportunity he was given to bless his listeners with this new sound he has created.

     "Whatever The Road" God has planned for Jason ahead one thing is for sure, this album prepares a platform that opens many new avenues for his music to be heard.  With a more contemporary sound throughout, while not completely losing his country gospel roots he integrates a little old with a little new creating a special unique delivery that no one else is currently providing in the industry. 

     He Knows What He's Doing (video below), is a heartfelt profession of trusting God in the unknown and the heartache. This song demonstrates his natural ability to share a relevant message passionately. "His ways are higher than our own whatever the road."

     The melody on Never Gonna Let Me Go is one that definitely gets you nodding your head.  Often times before we know Christ we walk through troubled times alone and in darkness without hope.  This song expresses the joy found in a worshiper who knows He always has His arms around us no matter what.  "I can't hold back, I can't contain it.  For all He's done, Jesus my Savior"

     As I listen to the album I hear different songs that seem like they should already be on the radio.  Chance For A Miracle in my opinion will be one of the favorites off the album by many people.  Great vocals by Jason and the message is for just about anyone who hears it.  "And then I'm heart heavy, halfway through the midnight hour.  Waiting for the sun to rise.  Still hoping; still praying; There's an answer waiting on the other side.  It might look to difficult, it might look impossible.  But Oh God let it be a chance for a miracle."

     If I Shout will take many of Jason's long time listeners right to a place they want to be.  A perfect combination of gospel/contemporary and vocals that won't stop this truly is a great story of why we can't help but to celebrate what we have found in Christ."For anyone who knows they've got a future and home beyond the grave. Every life's a different story, how He led us out of darkness into light.  There's no way to keep us silent, every breaths another chance to testify."

     

      One of the things Jason has always been is a family man.  It's A Good Life is a representation of staying true to living life to the fullest no matter how busy or hectic things seem to get. Jason and his wife Shellye are a testimony of a union held together tight through the love of Christ.  I think they have found the fountain of youth as well because it seems they don't age a bit! "But it's a good life, it's a real good life and these are the days that we will want back.  It's a good life, it's a real good life.  So hold on tight girl, it's moving fast." 

     Home will be a favorite for those who long to enter into our next destination. "How beautiful Heaven must be, sweet home of the happy and free. Absent from the body with Jesus at last.  Destination Heaven, cares all past." This Life For You testifies the desire to want to please the Lord in all that we do.  "When all is said and all is done.  My time on Earth is through, may all my days say one thing, I lived this life for you."

     We have all experienced things that cannot be explained away by chance.  The intervention that comes by the mighty hand of God don't make sense in the natural state. Mysterious Ways tells a story of a young man and his friend who walk away from an accident without a scratch and end up giving his life to the Lord.  

     One of my personal favorites off the album, You Are Good expresses the gratitude toward our Heavenly Father of the sacrifices He gave to set us free.  "For my life, you felt the pain of every step. My crown of thorns upon your head I won't forget.  You've opened up my eyes to see, you are good."

     For those who have always loved hearing Jason throw his heart out in a vocally passionate encouraging masterpiece, He Won't Leave You There will be your song of the year. Brilliantly written and award worthy,  I almost thought I heard an emotional moment in the recording, where Jason got choked up. Written to touch the heart of someone going through a difficult season in life, he wraps himself in the unfolding of this vocally rich expression of hope.  I would love to be present to see him perform this one live. 
     
     Whatever The Road, will delightfully surprise long time fans and without a doubt gain Jason a new listening audience. He has crossed the lines creating a new sound that is genuine and authentic. There is something special that awaits anyone who decides to see where this road leads.

“I’ve never wanted to be pigeon-holed. I just wanted to make music. I finally found that if you're part of the creative process of the song, then it becomes you. With this record, I feel like it's a little more of who I am than what I’ve been. It’s where I want to be and it's wonderful.”

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