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Sarah Reeves

For the Party of Five character, see Sarah Reeves Merrin.

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).

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

Early and personal life

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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

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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

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Studio albums

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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
Best Days
  • Released: September 22, 2023
  • Label: Curb
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title EP 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

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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
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) 		— — — — —
"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) 		— — — — — Non-album single
"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 singles
"Holly Jolly Christmas" — — — 28 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

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  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. ^ Peaks on the Adult Contemporary chart:
  40. ^ Peaks on the Adult Pop Airplay chart:
  41. ^ "Anxious - Single by Sarah Reeves" – via music.apple.com.
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