Sarah Reeves
Sarah Elizabeth Kothlow (née, 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).
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Born | Athens, Alabama, U.S. | April 29, 1989
Nationality | American |
Other names | Sarah Kothlow |
Occupation | Musician, singer |
Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse(s) | Philip Kothlow (m. 2015) |
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Musical career | |
Genres | Contemporary Christian music, worship |
Instruments | Vocals, keyboards |
Labels | Sparrow, Curb |
Associated acts | The Belonging Co |
Website | sarahreevesmusic |
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 is married to Philip Kothlow,[18] and the couple reside in Nashville, Tennessee together.[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, a independently-made extended play, in 2013.[31] Her second studio album, Acoustic Worship Covers, Vol. 1, was released on March 24,[32] 2014.[31]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details |
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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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Extended plays
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[24] | |
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US Chr. |
US Heat. | ||
Sweet Sweet Sound |
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19[33] | 8[34] |
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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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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US Christ. [35] |
US Christ. Airplay [36] |
US Christ. AC [37] | |||
"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 |
"Just Want You" | 43 | — | — | ||
"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"[38] | 2019 | — | — | — | Life Love & Madness |
References
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- "Sarah Reeves". Twitter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- 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.
- "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.
- 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.
- 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.
- "Sarah Reeves Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
- "Sarah Reeves – Chart history (Hot Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
- "Anxious - Single by Sarah Reeves" – via music.apple.com.