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Jason Crabb Lights Up Twitter with 34.5 Million Impressions

Award-winning Soloist Reaches Audience of Over One Million During #CMchat Twitter Chat

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 18, 2012) – GRAMMY® Award-winning Christian vocalist Jason Crabb rang in the New Year with a Twitter chat with Country Music Chat (#CMChat), generating 34.5 million impressions and reaching 1.4 million people.

#CMchat, the only registered chat devoted to country music on Twitter, is hosted by Jessica Northey, who is ranked as the most powerful woman on Twitter (based on Twitter Grade). Thrilled to welcome Jason Crabb as her first guest of the new year on the weekly chat, Jessica stated, “Starting 2012 with an amazing artist like Grammy Award winner Jason Crabb sets the course for an incredible year for Country Music Chat! Country music and Gospel music have always been known as cousins to each other, so it just seemed right to have Jason as a guest. We had a great time and look forward to having him back.”

During the chat on Monday, January 2, 2012, Crabb discussed the new Crabb Family project, Together Again (Gaither Music Group), which streets on February 7th. They also talked about Jason’s dedication to his family, his future recording plans and the potential of a children’s book.

“I was honored to get to start the new year off with Jessica and her friends during the #CMchat on Twitter,” Jason described. “I'm blown away at how many folks came to chat with us and it was fun meeting so many new friends via Twitter!”

For further information regarding Jason Crabb, visit http://www.JasonCrabb.com, "Like" him on Facebook.com/JasonCrabbMusic, and "Follow" him on Twitter: @JasonCrabbMusic.

About Jason Crabb
Jason Crabb is known as one of the most respected and diverse vocalists in Christian music. His soulful, heartfelt vocals have made him a critics’ pick and a fan favorite on stages ranging from “The Grand Ole Opry” and the Brooklyn Tabernacle to the Gaither Homecoming arena platforms. With a string of number one hits and chart-topping singles, a tour schedule of over 200 dates annually, ongoing tv appearances, a book on the shelves and a new recording, this vocal powerhouse’s talent is topped only by his genuine personality and concern for others.

About #CMchat
Since its beginning in May 2011 on Twitter, Country Music Chat has generated over 500 million impressions on this social network. Past guests have included The Oak Ridge Boys, Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell, Trent Tomlinson, Billboard Magazine, All Access and more. #CMChat is live on Twitter every Monday at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST.