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“Love is Stronger” Video Featuring Ashley DeRamus To Air On UPtv

HOOVER, Ala. (May 15, 2014)The Jason Crabb video and story behind “Love Is Stronger” in association with The Ashley DeRamus Foundation will be aired on the national TV network UPTV (www.uptv.com) formerly GMC that reaches nearly 70 million homes.

Don’t miss it on our Memorial Day Special on Monday, 5/26 from 8am-9am ET on the new CCM show “UP IN THE MORNING” and is carried by DIRECTV channel 338, DISH Network channel 188, Verizon FIOS channel 224 or enter your zip code on the viewerlink for a cable provider in your area. http://up.viewerlink.tv/ “Love is Stronger” featuring Ashley DeRamus from the Ashley DeRamus Foundation is set to air on UPtv during the months of May to November.

“Love is Stronger” is the title track from Jason Crabb’s latest release. The video highlights local special needs and military families in a storyline starring Ashley DeRamus, a young woman living with Down syndrome and Jack Morgan, military veteran. It was shot in Birmingham, Ala. in August of 2013 at Caldwell Park. Revolution Pictures of Nashville, Tenn. produced the video with director Roman White.

The Ashley DeRamus Foundation was founded for and dedicated to the education, advancement and quality life-style of children and adults with Down syndrome. Throughout the work of Ashley and the foundation, the goal is to increase awareness and enlighten others about the rewards and positive contributions that are made in the area of special needs and Down syndrome.

Launching on May 26, Memorial Day, UPtv will begin airing the “Love is Stronger” video. The video will air between the months of May to November, on significant dates like the Fourth of July, Labor Day and Columbus Day. Other dates it will air are Monday 6/16, Wednesday 7/23, Thursday 8/7, Wednesday, 8/20, Thursday 9/18, Wednesday 10/1, and Thursday 10/30. The video will conclude airing on November 11, Veteran’s Day.

Alongside the video, viewers will be able to make donations to help Down syndrome and special needs children. To donate to Down syndrome and special needs children or to get involved, call toll free at 1-844-ASHLEY-1, or 1-844-274-5391.

 The promo link: Jason Crabb “Love Is Stronger” Ashley DeRamus Foundation
UPTV is now carried on CABLEVISION in the largest TV market #1 NEW YORK!! This now adds 2.5 million additional households in NY, NJ, CT, PA area on channel 175. UPTV is already carried on Comcast, Time Warner, MDU Communications and Charter cable in the NY TV market along with DIRECTV 338,364, DISH NETWORK 188 & VERIZON FIOS 224. Nationally, UPTV is in nearly 70 million households.
The Jason Crabb video and story behind “Love Is Stronger” in association with The Ashley DeRamus Foundation will be aired on the national TV network UPTV (www.uptv.com) formerly GMC that reaches nearly 70 million homes. Don’t miss it on our Memorial Day Special on Monday, 5/26 from 8a-9a ET on the new CCM show “UP IN THE MORNING” and is carried by DIRECTV channel 338, DISH Network channel 188, Verizon FIOS channel 224 or enter your zip code on the viewerlink for a cable provider in your area.

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About Ashley Deramus Foundation
The Ashley Deramus Foundation was founded for and dedicated to the education, advancement and quality life-style of children and adults with Downs Syndrome. Through the work of Ashley and the foundation, our goal is to increase the awareness and enlighten others about the rewards and positive contributions we make. You can contact Ashley through Gary Kannegiesser at 440-670-2897 or adream.gk@gmail.com

Sponsor A Special Needs Child To Attend The Crabb Reunion Concert

Birmingham, AL (December 18,2013) On Saturday, January 11, 2014 there will be a Crabb Family Reunion concert in Birmingham, Alabama. The multi-award winning Crabb Family will all be together again along with special guest Mike Bowling for a great night of Southern Gospel music.  If you love the Crabb Family and great Gospel music then the Ashley DeRamus Foundation has an offer for you that you will not want to miss.

The people at the Ashley DeRamus Foundation along with Ashley herself have put together a special treat for their friends and fellow Crabb Family fans. All of the proceeds go directly to support special needs foundations and will also have the added benefit of exposing these children to Southern Gospel music.

The first 90 people who make a donation of $30 or more to the Ashley DeRamus Foundation will receive a concert ticket and attend a VIP dessert time to meet and hang out with all the Crabb Family members.

How Can You Help?

If you wish to sponsor a special needs child and their parent you can make the donation and specify that it is a sponsorship donation and the Foundation will allow a child from the Birmingham area to attend the events.  All donations are tax deductible so you can sponsor one or as many as you wish until the tickets are all sold.

“You will even receive special gift from me” stated Ashley DeRamus. “I love Southern Gospel Music and I know these children and their parents will love it as much as I do.”

What a great night this is going to be. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to hear some great music and spend time getting to know your favorite members of the Crabb Family personally.  Ashley will even be on stage with a special surprise you will not want to miss!

The concert will be held at the Metropolitan Church of God in Birmingham, Alabama on January 11, 2014. The concert starts at 6:00 PM and the doors open at 5:00 PM.

Call (440) 670 2897) or (205) 572-5066 to make your donation of $30 or more and get in on this awesome night. Be one of the first 90 people to call, these special tickets won’t last long!

All donations to the Ashley DeRamus Foundation go to benefit children with Down syndrome and Special Needs.

You can learn more about Ashley and the Ashley DeRemus Foundation at www.AshleyDeRamusFoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-DeRamus-Foundation .

You can E-mail the Foundation at Ashley By Design <adream.gk@gmail.com> .

USATODAY.COM HOSTS ONLINE PREMIERE FOR JASON CRABB’S ‘LOVE IS STRONGER’ VIDEO TODAY

Directed by Roman White, Grammy Award Winner Highlights Special Needs and Military Families in Emotion Filled Video

Vocalist Preparing Fall Tour With Michael W. Smith

Click Here To View The Video: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/09/30/jason-crabb-video-premiere/2893715/

(NASHVILLE, TN) – USA TODAY is hosting an exclusive video premiere of the emotional video to Jason Crabb’s ‘Love Is Stronger,’ the title track from his latest release. The video highlights special needs and military families in a storyline starring Ashley DeRamus, a young woman living with Down syndrome and Jack Morgan, a military veteran. The video can be found by clicking here: www.USATODAY.com

Filmed in Birmingham, AL at five different locations, the video has struck a poignant chord with viewers across the country. “When Roman White brought the story line to me, I knew this video was going to be an emotional one,” said Jason Crabb. “We partnered with the Ashley DeRamus Foundation to depict individuals living with Down Syndrome as normal, everyday people who go through things, such as their Dad going to war. I am so thankful that Ashley and Jack agreed to do this video. I know it will bless many people with the message that yes, life is tough, but LOVE is always stronger!”

Ashley DeRamus and Jason Crabb met over ten years ago at a concert and developed a strong friendship. When the idea came for this music video, Jason knew he wanted to partner with Ashley and her foundation to bring awareness to Down Syndrome.

Ashley comments: “I’ve always said: Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do, show them what you can do. That is why I am so happy to have this opportunity to partner with Jason and Roman and include my down syndrome and special needs friends. It has been a dream of mine to act, and now I can cross that off my bucket list thanks to Jason!”

Ashley’s latest accomplishment as an actress comes on the heels of a very busy calendar. She was recently asked to speak at the United Nations and was just named as one of the “Top 6 Entrepreneurs with Down Syndrome Changing The World” by Disney’s Babble.com. Clearly, Ashley is a very determined and ambitious young woman.

When the script called for the part of a wounded military member, Jason asked his Facebook friends to find someone for him. Jack Morgan, a military veteran, was submitted by a friend and the rest, as they say, is history.

To learn more about Ashley DeRamus and her foundation for Down Syndrome awareness, visit www.AshleyDeRamusFoundation.org

Jason is preparing to join legendary CCM artist Michael W. Smith for a select number of appearances during the final leg of Smith’s ‘All Around The World’ tour in October.

To keep up with Jason and all that is going on, stay tuned online to www.JasonCrabb.com, Facebook.com/JasonCrabbMusic, and Twitter.com/JasonCrabbMusic.

ABOUT JASON CRABB
Jason Crabb is one of the most highly respected, versatile and talented artists to ever grace a stage. 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 arena platforms. Crabb is the reigning GMA Dove Awards’ Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year and currently holds seventeen Dove Awards. With a string of number one hits and chart-topping singles, a tour schedule of over 150 dates annually, and ongoing high-profile TV appearances, this vocal powerhouse’s talent is topped only by his genuine personality and concern for others. Love Is Stronger, his latest release, arrived onto the musical landscape with critical acclaim. Produced by musical heavyweights – Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin,) Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts) and Wayne Haun (Celine Dion) – the 11-track project features Jason at his very best and garnered attention from Entertainment Tonight, The Associated Press, FOX News, AOL Music, The Boot, CCM Magazine, New Release Tuesday and more. Jason lives with his wife Shellye, and daughters Emma and Ashleigh just outside of Nashville, TN.

Ashley Deramus Delivers First Speech To 550 Students

Purvis, MS (April 30, 2013) Ashley Deramus doesn’t let a little thing like Down Syndrome stop her from doing what she has been destined to do, bring awareness to special needs kids.

One her way to a big concert date Ashley stopped to address over 550 students at Purvis High School in Purvis, MS. It was Ashley’s first time to ever give a speech in public and she wanted to give honor to her mentor Claudene Christian.

Claudene was a mate on the ship “HMS Bounty” which capsized and sank in the middle of hurricane Sandy. Claudene and the Captain of the ship, Robin Walbridge both lost their lives in the terrible storm.

Ashley spoke about her experiences on the Bounty with Claudene. The crew of the Bounty often took special needs and underprivileged kids on short voyages to teach them some of life’s lessons. Ashley was able to take a couple of those cruises and that is where Claudene and Ashley made such a deep connection.

Ashley’s story touched the hearts of many of those high school students so greatly that they gave her a standing ovation. She was also requested to sing the Jason Crabb song “Love Is Stronger”.

All of this happened as she was on her way to the Singing In The Sun concert series where Ashley led the Pledge Of Allegiance on Thursday evening the 18^th of April, opening the show for Jason Crabb. Over 5,000 people were at the concert which was promoted by Abraham Productions. The Ashley Deramus Foundation had a booth at the event and raised over $1,000 for the foundation which is dedicated to individuals with Down Syndrome & special needs.

You can contact Ashley through Gary Kannegiesser at 440-670-2897 or  adreamgk@gmail.com .

Ashley Demarus Rocks The Boat With The Crabb Family

Birmingham, AL (February 7, 2013) From January 21^st through January 26^th, Ashley Deramus of the Ashley Deramus Foundation For Down-Syndrome and Special Needs Children, sailed the wild sea with the Crabb Family on their annual cruise.

Ashley was rocking the high sea when she sang on Karaoke night as she was joined by none other than Jason Crabb. Ashley sang “Through The Fire” with Jason more of The Crabb Family joined in bringing the house down, which caused the audience to cry, raise their hands in praise to the Lord, and give her a standing ovation.

Ashley also lead the Pledge of Allegiance in which a large crowd gathered from throughout the ship to join in. Ashley Deramus is is known all over this Nation for giving the Pledge of Allegiance to bring awareness to others with Down-syndrome and Special Needs. Read more »