Jason Crabb - 2018 Inductee

Jason Crabb was born into a talented musical family, March 3, 1977 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. In 1995, The Crabb Family musical group formed and for over a decade enjoyed overwhelming success. The group produced eight number 1 hits on the Gospel Billboard Charts and won a total of 11 Gospel Music Awards between the years of 2000 - 2007. Jason set out on a solo musical journey in late 2007. His debut single, “Somebody Like Me,” was named 2008 Song of the Year and the self-titled album earned a Grammy Award for Best Southern Country/ Bluegrass Gospel Album of the Year. Over the past decade, Jason has been awarded Male Vocalist of the year 5 times, Artist of the year 4 times and has recorded the Song of the Year on 4 different occasions. In 2012, Jason wrote and published the book Trusting in God to Get You Through, which gives readers an inside look at his hope, faith and relationship with God. Jason Crabb has proven he is a man of incredible musical and entertainment talent and continues to establish himself as one of the most influential and inspirational artists of his time. 

Kalamazoo Direct to You - Highlights
  1. Checker Cab
  2. Smelting Pot
  3. Gibson Guitars
  4. Homer Stryker and his Revolutionary Bed
  5. Upjohn's Pills
  6. A. M. Todd
  7. People of the Three Fires
  8. The General Store
  9. New Settlers to Kalamazoo: The Importance of the General Store
  10. Something for Everyone at the General Store
  11. The Finer Things in Life: Saving for the General Store
  12. Hub of Information: The General Store
  13. 1848 General Store Ledger
  14. Farm Life 1860-1940
  15. Entertainment 1860-1920
  16. "Wash Day"
  17. Food Preparation 1870-1930
  18. Squirrel Tailed Pumper
  19. The Kalamazoo Mall
  20. Victor Gruen: The Man with a Plan
  21. Dreams We Shared
  22. The 1980 Kalamazoo Tornado
  23. Lincoln's Speech
  24. Mystery of the Mummy