South Carolina S 670: Jason Crabb

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2025-2026 Bill 670 Text of Previous Version (May. 08, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 670

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR gospel music star jason crabb 
for his outstanding professional accomplishments and his example of faith.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Jason Crabb for his 
outstanding musical career; and

Whereas, a native of Beaver 
Dam, Kentucky, Mr. Crabb was born on March 3, 1977, to parents Gerald and Terri 
Crabb; and

Whereas, Mr. Crabb began 
his career performing with his family, dad Gerald and stepmom Kathy and 
siblings Adam, Aaron, Kelly, and Terah. The family went on to become one of the 
most beloved Southern Gospel groups of all times with sixteen number-one hits, 
eleven Dove Awards, and three Grammy nods. The Crabb Family retired in 2007, 
with Mr. Crabb on lead; and

Whereas, Mr. Crabb signed 
a solo deal in 2009 and his first album started his path to crossing over from 
just Southern Gospel to country and contemporary Christian music; and

Whereas, with an 
illustrious career, Mr. Crabb has won a Grammy and twenty-one Dove Awards. He 
was named the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards Artist and Male Vocalist 
of the Year and earned the Song of the Year award; and

Whereas, Mr. Crabb has 
performed at many of the world's most prestigious stages, including Carnegie 
Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle, and Billy Graham's final 
crusade in New York City. He has also shared the stage with artists including 
Gloria Gaynor, Kari Jobe, Vince Gill, Mary Mary's Erica Campbell, Donnie 
McClurkin, Wynonna, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Michael W. Smith, Jamie Grace, 
Sandi Patty, the Oak Ridge Boys. He has appeared on NBC's "Celebrity 
Apprentice" and alongside Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson; and

Whereas, Mr. Crabb has 
been featured by many media outlets, including People Magazine, Fox News, 
Country Living, The Huffington Post, Billboard, USA Today, Entertainment 
Tonight, and Country Weekly. He was named one of Nashville's Most Beautiful 
People by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine. He is also frequently seen on 
television hosting on TBN and appearing on awards shows and television specials 
for a variety of networks; and

Whereas, Mr. Crabb has 
opened and performed twice at Carolina Cup in Camden. He has performed hundreds 
of concerts in South Carolina, including many events for charity; and

Whereas, Mr. Crabb's 
hometown of Beaver Dam, Kentucky named the road adjacent to a new amphitheater 
after him; and

Whereas, Whatever 
the Road, Mr. Crabb's 2015 release, was nominated for a Grammy for Best 
Contemporary Christian Album. His album Unexpected released on April 20, 
2018; and

Whereas, the charitable 
and humanitarian causes that he actively supports include ChildFund, World 
Vision, Compassion International, Feed the Children, Bridge Homeless Ministry, 
Second Harvest, Live Beyond Haiti, and One Child Matters. He is also an 
outspoken advocate for those with Down syndrome; and

Whereas, Mr. Crabb married 
his wife, Shellye, on May 12, 1998, and together they have two daughters, 
Ashleigh Taylor and Emmaleigh Love; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that 
Jason Crabb has shown in his contributions to music and his walk of faith. 
Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor 
gospel music star Jason Crabb for his outstanding professional accomplishments 
and his example of faith.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to Jason Crabb.

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