The big, beautiful heart of
Adam Crabb
By Lorraine Walker The name Crabb has been around for so long in gospel music that it has become synonymous with innovative, personal music that goes straight to the heart. In the beginning, going back to the sound of the Crabb Family in 1995, Adam Crabb seemed always to be grouped with his brother, Aaron, as the twins. He began to establish his own identity vocally with Crabb Revival and then as a solo artist. Still, it seemed as though his siblings were becoming more well-known by fans, and perhaps more successful, then he was. Then, there was Gaither. As a member of the Gaither Vocal Band (GVB) since 2014, Adam has increased his footprint in gospel music, widening his fan base, even as his voice seems, incredibly, to soar to new heights. He released the album “Clean” last year. The Gaither Vocal Band released “Good Things Take Time,” and then, the Crabb Family released “20/20.” “I have known Adam for around 10 years and consider him a great friend,” says Scott Godsey of Godsey Media Management. “I think what makes Adam and his voice unique is that he has had the privilege to grow up in an extremely talented family. He then moved on to a solo career where he had the responsibility of the total program. All this led to his current position, singing lead with the Gaither Vocal Band. His voice has allowed him to step into this position previously held by Guy Penrod and Michael English. “Early in their careers, it was quite easy to distinguish which of the boys was singing at a particular moment. As they grew and matured, they developed a way to emulate each other, making it difficult to distinguish each voice
