Sarah Reeves
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Born | Athens, Alabama, U.S. | April 29, 1989
Nationality | American |
Other names | Sarah Elizabeth |
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Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse | Philip Kothlow (2011-2021) |
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Website | sarahreevesmusic |
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
[edit]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 says that when she was 15 years old, she was called by God to become a worship leader.[17] She was married to Philip Kothlow until their divorce in 2021.[18][19]
Music career
[edit]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
[edit]Studio albums
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Broken Things |
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Acoustic Worship Covers, Vol. 1 |
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Easy Never Needed You |
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Life Love & Madness |
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More the Merrier |
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Best Days |
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Extended plays
[edit]Title | EP details | Peak chart positions[24] | |||||||||||||
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US Chr. |
US Heat. | ||||||||||||||
Sweet Sweet Sound |
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19[34] | 8[35] | ||||||||||||
God of the Impossible |
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Christmas |
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Easy Never Needed You |
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Let It Snow |
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||||
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US Christ. [36] |
US Christ. Airplay [37] |
US Christ. AC [38] |
US AC [39] |
US Adult [40] | |||||||||||
"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) |
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"Right Where You Want Me" | — | 35 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
"Feelin' Like Christmas" | 50 | 36 | 30 | — | — | Let It Snow | |||||||||
"Anxious"[41] | 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) |
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"Best Days" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | Best Days | ||||||||
"Get Back Your Fight" | 2023 | — | — | — | 19 | 18 | |||||||||
"Christmas Feels Different This Year" | — | — | — | 26 | — | More the Merrier (deluxe) | |||||||||
"More Than Enough" | 2024 | — | — | — | 12 | 18 | Non-album single | ||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
References
[edit]- ^ SESAC. "Songs by Writer :: Sarah Elizabeth Reeves". SESAC. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (April 29, 2014). "Celebrating 25 years on this journey called life today". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout. "Sarah Reeves discography". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Leahey, Andrew. "Sarah Reeves : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Discogs. "Hershey Reeves". Discogs. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ "Hershey Reeves". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (June 11, 2011). "@tinakeyreeves I love u too mom!!". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (November 27, 2011). "Happy birthday to my sweet mommy today I love u mom!". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (November 3, 2009). "Happy Birthday to my big brother @benreeves. Send him some love today!". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Sarah Reeves (sarahreeves) (March 30, 2010). "Please for my sister Mary @marebear356! ... I love u sissy!". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Only In Stories. "About". Facebook. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Hershey Reeves : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (July 8, 2009). "Sarah Reeves: Alabama worship leader making a sweet sweet sound". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Nicole, Britt (July 23, 2009). "9 Questions with Sarah Reeves". Crosswalk.com. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Reeves, Sarah. "Instagram post". Instagram. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ Cardenas, Ben (April 3, 2009). "Sarah Reeves, "Sweet Sweet Sound" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Davis, Kevin (April 14, 2009). "Sarah Reeves (Sweet Sweet Sound EP)". New Release Today. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Dalton, Michael (April 30, 2009). "Reeves, Sarah – Sweet Sweet Sound: A Review". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Luff, Stephen (May 17, 2009). "Review: Sweet Sweet Sound – Sarah Reeves". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ a b "Sarah Reeves : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Chart search for "Sweet Sweet Sound" at billboard.com on Christian Songs
- ^ Chart search for "Sweet Sweet Sound" at billboard.com on Christian AC Songs
- ^ Gelwicks, Roger (May 27, 2010). "Sarah Reeves, "God Of The Impossible" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Timmis, Peter (May 20, 2010). "Review: God Of The Impossible – Sarah Reeves". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Jesus Freak Hideout. "Sarah Reeves, "Broken Things"". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Reames, Mathew (July 25, 2011). ""Broken Things", Sarah Reeves - CD Review & Interview". All About Worship. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ a b Cross Rhythms. "Sarah Reeves Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Andre, Jonathan (April 20, 2014). "Review : Sarah Reeves – Acoustic Worship Covers Vol. 1". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 14, 2021). "The Belonging Co Releases "Eyes On You" Feat. Sarah Reeves - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ Chart search for Sweet Sweet Sound at billboard.com on Christian Albums
- ^ Chart search for Sweet Sweet Sound at billboard.com on Heatseeker Albums
- ^ "Sarah Reeves Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". www.billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.[dead link ]
- ^ "Sarah Reeves Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.[dead link ]
- ^ "Sarah Reeves – Chart history (Hot Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.[dead link ]
- ^ Peaks on the Adult Contemporary chart:
- "Christmas Feels Different This Year": "Adult Contemporary: Week of December 9, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- "Get Back Your Fight": "Adult Contemporary: Week of March 30, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- "More Than Enough": "Adult Contemporary: Week of November 9, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the Adult Pop Airplay chart:
- "Get Back Your Fight": "Adult Pop Airplay: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- "More Than Enough": "Adult Pop Airplay: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ "Anxious - Single by Sarah Reeves" – via music.apple.com.