Gerald Crabb, "Poems, Prayers and Promises"

We're taking a listen to Gerald Crabb's new CD entitled, "Poems, Prayers and Promises" today. Gerald Crabb
is on of the great gospel song writers of our day and he doesn't
disappoint on this CD. The songs are captivating, encouraging and
diverse.

Gerald Crabb was born January 2, 1958 in Rosine, Kentucky (Rosine
is where the founder of Blue Grass music, Bill Monroe was born). He was
the only son in a family with four daughters. He first sang in public
at the age of five. By age 11 he had learned to play guitar and won 1st
place at a local talent contest. At age 12 he was makingappearances on a weekly country music television program, "Country Music Jubilee" out of Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Gerald Crabb
was saved at the age of 16 at "Calvary Tabernacle Church" in Dan
Station, Kentucky. He preached his first sermon that same year. He haspastored seven churches.

Gerald Crabb wrote his first Gospel song on 1978, "It's Almost Time To Say Good-bye", which was later recorded by the Crabb Family and Christlike. The first professional group to record a Gerald Crabb
song was the Dalton Gang in 1985 when they recorded "Still, Small
Voice" which was later recorded by Ivan Parker and also Gold City.
GeraldCrabb has written 22 national number one songs.


"Prayers, Poems and Promises", has a distinctive Country flavor to it that you would expect from Gerald Crabb. The project was produced by Gerald Crabb and Bubba Smith. Gerald Crabb is backed by some of the finest musicians in Nashville on this project including David Johnson, Jason Webb and Dan Needham. Backing vocals are by Jason, Arron, and Adam Crabb, Terah Penhollow, Josh Franks, Tracy Stuffle, Libby (Perry) Stuffle, Joyce Martin, Chris Freeman and Sheri Easter.


If
you enjoy good Southern Gospel music with a country flair then you will
enjoy this CD. Unlike most Christian Country music that is poorly
recorded and poorly performed this project meets a highquality standard
all around. If more Christian Country artists would meet the standards
set forth on this CD the industry would grow by leaps and bounds. My
personal favorites are "Can't Sing The Blues No More", "God'sGettin' Ready", "If That Mountain Don't Move" and "Hold On". It's a very good CD.



*****Next week we will take a listen to Legacy Five's latest CD "Live in Music City".