Home For Christmas, the latest holiday offering from two-time GRAMMY Award winner and 22-time Dove Award winner Jason Crabb, released today from Red Street Records. The three-song EP was produced and arranged by the late Tim Akers (Reba McEntire, CeCe Winans), as well as Rascal Flatts founding member, GRAMMY winner and Red Street CEO Jay DeMarcus.
The project features two original selections as well as Crabb’s new take on the Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene-penned Christmas classic, “Mary, Did You Know?” With its horn-studded R&B groove, the nostalgic “Being Home For Christmas” was written by Crabb, Don Koch, Caleb Ward and Jordan Ward and celebrates the importance of family above the pitfalls of the season. And “Who Could Have Dreamed?” is an inspiring pop ballad written by Koch, Akers and Tony Wood that shines a light on the true meaning of Christmas as Crabb proclaims, “Who could have looked into that holy stable and seen the shadow of the cross?”
The Home For Christmas EP showcases Crabb’s collection of holiday recordings for release next year. “When I signed to Red Street and Jay asked me what I wanted to do, I told him a Christmas project was one of my dream records,” Crabb shares. “I’ve been making music for a while now, and you hope and pray for something that helps define your legacy. I think this Christmas project is that record for me. These are the songs that I hope my grandkids will pick up on and be proud of what Grandpa did.”
“I was so honored to work with Tim Akers again, and this was his last project,” Crabb said. “He was a friend and we had worked together before, but this time it was special. Tim was producing and arranging the strings on the record when his leukemia returned. He even sat in the hospital in his final days and worked on the music. Nashville has lost an incredible talent in Tim, and I really want this record to honor his life. We love you, Tim.”
Home For Christmas arrives on the heels of Crabb’s June Red Street Records debut, Just As I Am. Produced by DeMarcus, the five-song EP is highlighted by the title track and lead single, a powerful declaration of faith in the One who is constant and sure.
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Author: Herb Longs
