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Sarah Reeves
Born (1989-04-29) April 29, 1989 (age 35)
Athens, Alabama, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesSarah Elizabeth
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
Years active2006–present
SpousePhilip Kothlow (2011-2021)
Parents
  • John Mark Reeves (father)
  • Tina Key Reeves (mother)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Labels
Websitesarahreevesmusic.com

Sarah Elizabeth Reeves; born April 29, 1989) is an American musician and singer who primarily plays a Christian pop and worship style of music. She has released five extended plays and three studio albums (two of which are independently released).

Early and personal life

Reeves was born Sarah Elizabeth Reeves[1] on April 29, 1989,[2][3] in Athens, Alabama.[4][5] She is the daughter of John Mark "Hershey" Reeves[6][7][8] and Tina Key Reeves,[9][10] and has two younger sisters and an older brother.[11] One of her younger sisters, Mary Reeves,[12][13] is in the band Only in Stories.[14] Her father is a music producer and songwriter[7][15] who helped to establish Sound Cell Studios in Huntsville, Alabama, where Sarah recorded her first album.[16] Reeves was given the call from God to become a worship leader at 15 years-old.[17] She was married to Philip Kothlow before their divorce in 2021,[18][19]

Music career

Reeves' music career started in 2006[4] with her first major-label release, Sweet Sweet Sound, an extended play that was released on April 21, 2009, from Sparrow Records.[20][21][22][23] This extended play was her breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts, placing No. 19 on the Christian Albums chart and No. 9 on the Heatseekers Albums.[24] The song "Sweet Sweet Sound" peaked at No. 27 on the Christian Songs chart[25] and at No. 24 on the Christian AC Songs chart.[26] Her subsequent extended play, God of the Impossible, was released on April 20, 2010, with Sparrow Records.[27][28] The first studio album, Broken Things, was released on July 26, 2011.[29][30] She released Christmas, an independently-made extended play, in 2013.[31] Her second studio album, Acoustic Worship Covers, Vol. 1, was released on March 24,[32] 2014.[31] On May 14, 2021, the Belonging Co released "Eyes on You" featuring Sarah Reeves as the second promotional single from See the Light.[33]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details
Broken Things
Acoustic Worship Covers, Vol. 1
  • Released: March 24, 2014
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Easy Never Needed You
  • Released: October 19, 2018
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Life Love & Madness
  • Released: October 9, 2020
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: CD, digital download
More the Merrier
  • Released: November 12, 2021
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[24]
US
Chr. 		US
Heat.
Sweet Sweet Sound 19[34] 8[35]
God of the Impossible
  • Released: April 20, 2010
  • Label: Sparrow
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —
Christmas
  • Released: December 1, 2013
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —
Easy Never Needed You
  • Released: April 27, 2018
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —
Let It Snow
  • Released: November 9, 2018
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ.
[36] 		US
Christ.
Airplay
[37] 		US
Christ. AC
[38] 		US
Adult
[39]
"Sweet Sweet Sound" 2009 — 27 24 — Sweet Sweet Sound
"Mighty Wave" 2011 — — — — Broken Things
"Lamb of God" 2014 — — — — Raise Up the Crown
"Your Love Is Strong" — — — — non-album singles
"Waterfall" — — — —
"In Your Name" — — — —
"We Believe" — — — —
"Come As You Are" — — — —
"King of All the Earth" — — — —
"Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" — — — —
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" — 44 11 —
"Nowhere" 2017 — — — — Easy Never Needed You
"Details" 40 28 — —
"Angels We Have Heard on High" — 35 21 — Let It Snow
"Easy" 2018 44 — — — Easy Never Needed You
"I Love You"
(with Kirk Franklin) 		— — — —
"Right Where You Want Me" — 35 — —
"Feelin' Like Christmas" 50 36 30 — Let It Snow
"Anxious"[40] 2019 — — — — Life Love & Madness
"Just Want You" 2020 43 — — — Easy Never Needed You
"Not My Style" 2021 — — — — Life Love & Madness
"Tell Me Why"
(with Armin van Buuren) 		— — — — non-album singles
"Get Back Your Fight" 2023 — — — 38
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. ^ SESAC. "Songs by Writer :: Sarah Elizabeth Reeves". SESAC. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  2. ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreevesmusic) (April 29, 2012). "Up all night sick unsure emoticon but thankful to see my family yesterday and to celebrate my 23rd year of life today. I am blessed beyond measure". Facebook. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  3. ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (April 29, 2014). "Celebrating 25 years on this journey called life today". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout. "Sarah Reeves discography". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  5. ^ Leahey, Andrew. "Sarah Reeves : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  6. ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (September 17, 2010). "Happy birthday to the best dad in the whole world @hersheyreeves! Send him some love today. #fb". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Discogs. "Hershey Reeves". Discogs. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Hershey Reeves". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (June 11, 2011). "@tinakeyreeves I love u too mom!!". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  10. ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (November 27, 2011). "Happy birthday to my sweet mommy today I love u mom!". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  11. ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (November 3, 2009). "Happy Birthday to my big brother @benreeves. Send him some love today!". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  12. ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (March 30, 2010). "Please for my sister Mary @marebear356! ... I love u sissy!". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  13. ^ Only In Stories. "About". Facebook. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  14. ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (May 6, 2010). "My little sister is the singer of a band called "Only in Stories". Check them out at myspace.com/onlyinstories. They're pretty good! #fb". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  15. ^ "Hershey Reeves : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  16. ^ Cummings, Tony (July 8, 2009). "Sarah Reeves: Alabama worship leader making a sweet sweet sound". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  17. ^ Nicole, Britt (July 23, 2009). "9 Questions with Sarah Reeves". Crosswalk.com. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  18. ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreevesmusic) (January 29, 2015). "Birthday dinner for @philipkothlow with the best crew. Happy 29th Philip!! You're the most amazing man I know. You are loved by so many and I'm honored to be your wife". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  19. ^ Reeves, Sarah. "Instagram post". Instagram. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  20. ^ Cardenas, Ben (April 3, 2009). "Sarah Reeves, "Sweet Sweet Sound" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  21. ^ Davis, Kevin (April 14, 2009). "Sarah Reeves (Sweet Sweet Sound EP)". New Release Today. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  22. ^ Dalton, Michael (April 30, 2009). "Reeves, Sarah – Sweet Sweet Sound: A Review". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  23. ^ Luff, Stephen (May 17, 2009). "Review: Sweet Sweet Sound – Sarah Reeves". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  24. ^ a b "Sarah Reeves : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  25. ^ Chart search for "Sweet Sweet Sound" at billboard.com on Christian Songs
  26. ^ Chart search for "Sweet Sweet Sound" at billboard.com on Christian AC Songs
  27. ^ Gelwicks, Roger (May 27, 2010). "Sarah Reeves, "God Of The Impossible" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  28. ^ Timmis, Peter (May 20, 2010). "Review: God Of The Impossible – Sarah Reeves". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  29. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout. "Sarah Reeves, "Broken Things"". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  30. ^ Reames, Mathew (July 25, 2011). ""Broken Things", Sarah Reeves - CD Review & Interview". All About Worship. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  31. ^ a b Cross Rhythms. "Sarah Reeves Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  32. ^ Andre, Jonathan (April 20, 2014). "Review : Sarah Reeves – Acoustic Worship Covers Vol. 1". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  33. ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 14, 2021). "The Belonging Co Releases "Eyes On You" Feat. Sarah Reeves - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  34. ^ Chart search for Sweet Sweet Sound at billboard.com on Christian Albums
  35. ^ Chart search for Sweet Sweet Sound at billboard.com on Heatseeker Albums
  36. ^ "Sarah Reeves Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". www.billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.[dead link]
  37. ^ "Sarah Reeves Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.[dead link]
  38. ^ "Sarah Reeves – Chart history (Hot Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.[dead link]
  39. ^ "Adult Pop Airplay: Week of August 26, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  40. ^ "Anxious - Single by Sarah Reeves" – via music.apple.com.
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