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[email protected] Douglas Crabb was born January 2, 1958 in a small rural town Rosine, Kentucky. Rosine is the same town where Bill Monroe the founder of Bluegrass music was born. At age 5, Gerald sang for the first time in public at a Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Gerald’s love for music was very evident at an early age. By age 11 he had learned to play the guitar, at age 16 he began his ministry, and preached his first sermon in a small Church in Kentucky. Gerald’s Passion for music and ministry has not slowed down. He has pastured 6 Churches, one of which he founded, has written over 250 songs, has had 22 number one songs, has won multiple awards, founded the international known group, The Crabb Family. Gerald is a National Evangelist, Sings and Preaches over 100 dates a year. He and his wife Debi are very much involved with Compassion International. Accomplishments Singing News top 5 Songwriter of the year nominee for 8 consecutive years. GMA Writers Showcase, Southern Gospel Writer of the year for 9 consecutive years. 22 National number one songs. 1994 – Founded The Crabb Family 1998 – Please Forgive Me 1 Southern Gospel Song of the year. 2000 – Through The Fire 1 Southern Gospel Song of the year 2001 – BMI performance award for Through The Fire 2002 – BMI Songwriter of the year BMI Publisher of the year The Reason That I’m Standing 1 Southern Gospel Song of the year. BMI performance award for That’s No Mountain 2003 – BMI performance award for The Healer BMI performance award for Don’t You Wanna Go Dove award - Don’t You Wanna Go, Southern Gospel song of the year. Dove award - Southern Gospel Album of the year, Crabb Collection (Producer) 2004 – Southern Gospel music guild Songwriter of the year Dove award- The Cross, Southern gospel song of the year Dove award- Southern Gospel Album of the year, The Walk BMI performance award Please Come Down To Me 2005- SGN Music Awards Songwriter of the year SGN Music Awards Song of the year award He Came Looking For Me SGN Music Awards Progressive Song of The Year, Greater Is He Diamond Award Songwriter of the year Dove Award top 5 Songwriter of the year nominee Dove Award He Came Looking For Me, Southern Gospel Song of the year Dove Award Forever, Country Recorded Song of The Year Dove Award Through The Fire, Traditional Gospel recorded song of the year. Dove Award – Southern Gospel Album of the year, Driven BMI performance award for Places To Go, People To See Southern Gospel Music Guild Songwriter of the year 2006- Dove Award – Through The Fire, Southern Gospel Song of the year 2007- Fanfair Award – Hold Me While I Cry, Favorite Song. Diamond Award, Soloist of the Year, Diamond, Songwriter of the year. 2008 SGM Music Awards Song Writer of The Year.
