Artist: Sarah Reeves
Album: God of the Impossible EP
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Alex Judge
Only a year following her first release and less than a year and a half after her signing with Sparrow Records, Sarah Reeves is already a recognizable name in Christian music. As a dynamic worship leader, Reeves has had the opportunity to work with many big industry names while writing music and singing for the Lord. With her first release, “Sweet, Sweet Sound,” Reeves has won over the affections of worshippers around the country. With this newest release of three songs, she has not left the listeners wanting. These songs are packed with truth and relevant issues.
The focus of the EP is God’s ability and willingness to take care of us. The title track addresses how our biggest problems are nothing for God. With a quick tempo and strings punctuating the mix of sounds, this upbeat song declares reverence for God’s greatness and strength as nothing is impossible for our Creator. “Father’s Prayer” is a unique take on the Lord’s prayer with soaring vocals, huge reverb and delay to create an ambience that will give you goosebumps! The final song on the EP is “Near to Us,” a declaration of God’s grace and love to and for us and how he sustains us through the tough times. Soft piano, mildly distorted electric guitars, ambient pads, and well seated drum beats all come together to make room for Reeve’s beautiful voice to sing praises to God and lead us to a place of worship.
“God of the Impossible” is a winner. Sarah Reeves shows her skill as a songwriter and vocalist. This young woman has certainly been blessed with the gift of music and has the desire to acknowledge the source of that blessing. This EP is definitely a good buy.
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) April 29, 2009--New Sparrow recording artist Sarah Reeves continues promotional efforts supporting her debut album Sweet, Sweet Sound, now in stores. Among the momentum around Reeves first label offering, Sweet, Sweet Sound debuted at No. 5 this week on SoundScan’s Christian/Gospel Digital Albums chart, while its current radio single, and title track, recently exceeded one million myspace plays.
Besides visiting radio stations in Alabama, Illinois and Missouri during street week, Reeves made an appearance at the annual Gospel Music Association convention as well as in her hometown of Decatur, Ala. for a CD release concert on Tuesday, April 21. Earlier this week, she also debuted music from her new record for a live studio audience on LeSEA Broadcasting’s “Live From Studio B,” seen in more than 45 million homes.
The national exposure has proven beneficial for Reeves, who is overwhelmed by the extraordinary response from supporters.“I'm so thankful and excited about the release of my record,” says Reeves. “Words cannot describe how overwhelmingly blessed I feel to be able to share what God has given me to the nations, to see hearts touched and lives changed. All the glory goes to my creator and the lover of my soul."
Written in conjunction with Nashville’s most sought-after songwriters, including two-time SESAC Songwriter of the Year, Jason Ingram (Brandon Heath, Rush Of Fools, Tenth Avenue North), Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Laura Story), Matt Bronleewe (Rebecca St. James, Plumb), and Marc Byrd (Leeland), Sweet, Sweet Sound was produced by Dove Award-winning producer Ian Eskelin (Francesca Battistelli, Krystal Meyers) and Matt Bronleewe. The result is a song collection which speaks to the heart of who Reeves is and her earnest desire for an effective ministry. Most recently Reeves wrapped the “Wonder of the World” tour featuring headliner Rush of Fools, and her current radio single, “Sweet, Sweet Sound,” is presently No. 25 on the Radio & Records AC Indicator chart and No. 27 on its AC Monitored chart. The album’s second single, “Come Save,” will release to radio stations nationwide shortly.
With zealous faith and a love of music early on, Reeves first exercised her songwriting/vocal abilities as a participant in her church’s fine arts program. Consistently placing first at local as well as regional competitions, Reeves was moved by the receptiveness of young people to her message—one of power and freedom in the Holy Spirit. She has since made it her goal to serve God by leading young people into a lifestyle of worship and adoration to Him. Reeves is managed by Patton House Entertainment, with booking through Jeff Robert & Associates. For more information on Sarah Reeves, visit www.sarahreeves.net.
New Sparrow Records artist, 19-year-old Alabama native Sarah Reeves will release her debut Sweet, Sweet Sound on April 21. The six-song set reveals a tapestry of worship-inducing pop distinguished by her sweet vocals and unashamedly vulnerable lyrics.
Written in conjunction with Nashville’s most sought-after songwriters, including two-time SESAC Songwriter of the Year Jason Ingram (Brandon Heath, Rush Of Fools, Tenth Avenue North), Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Laura Story), Matt Bronleewe (Rebecca St. James, Plumb), and Marc Byrd (Leeland), the album was produced by Dove Award-winning producer Ian Eskelin (Francesca Battistelli, Krystal Meyers) and Matt Bronleewe. The result is a song collection which speaks to the heart of who Reeves is and her earnest desire for an effective ministry.
“I have one goal and one true destiny, and that is to bring people to the heart of God, to help them understand his love, his mercy, and the freedom and power of worship,” says Reeves. “My goal is to lead the nations into His arms. That’s my calling.”
“Sarah’s passion for leading others in worship comes through on every track of her record,” says Brad O’Donnell, VP of A&R for EMI CMG. “I believe that her emotional lyrics, her distinctive voice and her ability to communicate onstage will connect with her generation and anyone else who is looking for a fresh worship sound and experience.”
Reeves is currently a special guest on the “Wonder of the World” tour featuring headliner Rush Of Fools. Presented by Freedom Begins Here, the tour also features Inpop Records Jimmy Needham and introduces new artist Joy Lippard. The tour kicked off in Garner, N.C. Feb. 20 and will conclude April 5 in Marietta, Ga. Her debut radio single “Sweet, Sweet Sound,” available at iTunes, is currently at No. 27 on the R&R AC Monitored chart and continues to get adds at Christian AC, CHR and INSPO radio. She is also featured on an upcoming EMI compilation record, re-making “Lamb of God” by Twila Paris.
With zealous faith and a love of music early on, Reeves first exercised her songwriting/vocal abilities as a participant in her church’s fine arts program. Consistently placing first at local as well as regional competitions, Reeves was moved by the receptiveness of young people to her message—one of power and freedom in the Holy Spirit. She has since made it her goal to serve God by leading young people into a lifestyle of worship and adoration to Him. Reeves is managed by Patton House Entertainment, with booking through Jeff Robert & Associates. For more information on Sarah Reeves, visit http://www.sarahreeves.net/.
Sparrow Records’ newest signing, worship
artist Sarah Reeves, wraps a 27-city promotional tour in support of her debut
radio single, “Sweet, Sweet Sound.” The song, which released to Christian AC,
CHR, and INSPO radio on Dec. 26, 2008, is currently available at all digital
music outlets.
Reeves
began her tour last month in Florida, making her way up to the Carolinas and on
to Michigan and Indiana. She also visited stations in Illinois, Missouri,
Texas, Oklahoma and California before the holidays. Among those stations was
WBGL-FM in Champaign, Ill. Jeff Scott, general manager at WBGL, commented on
Reeves’ visit: “Sarah is very pleasant and easy to spend time with…I pray all
of us as an industry protect her. Her first single is very strong with a
memorable hook and a message beyond her years.”
Similarly,
Gary Thompson, program director at WJQK-FM in Grand Rapids, Mich., remarked, “I
think Sarah is a winner. She’s got great potential and a great future as an
artist. I like the song. We’ll keep it on the radar.”
In
early January, Reeves joined fellow Sparrow Records artists Britt Nicole, Above
the Golden State, and Danyew for the “New Faces Tour,” a week-long venture to
radio stations in the southeast. The tour, which showcased music from the
label’s newest signings, wrapped last week.
“We
are extremely proud of our new artist line-up for 2009,” says Grant Hubbard,
vice president, EMI CMG national promotions. “They were a big hit on the road
this month, and we’ve already received great feedback from radio stations who
are eager to play music. Sarah, particularly, won fans at radio who are rooting
for her strong debut.”
Reeves’
debut single and the title track from her forthcoming April 21, 2009 release, Sweet,
Sweet Sound, was serviced to radio stations nationwide last month and is
now available via digital music outlets.
With
zealous faith and a love of music early on, Reeves first exercised her
songwriting/vocal abilities as a participant in her church’s fine arts program.
Consistently placing first at local as well as regional competitions, Reeves
was moved by the receptiveness of young people to her message—one of power and
freedom in the Holy Spirit. She has since made it her goal to serve God by leading
young people into a lifestyle of worship and adoration to Him. Reeves is
represented by Patton House Entertainment and Jeff Robert & Associates. For
more information on Sarah Reeves, visit www.sarahreeves.net
About EMI CMG Label Group:
Brentwood,
Tennessee-based EMI CMG Label Group is comprised of Sparrow Records, Forefront
Records, and Credential Recordings, in addition to providing A&R and
marketing support for sixstepsrecords via a joint venture and licensing
partnership. Balancing freedom, discipline, creativity, profitability and
ministry, EMI CMG Label Group strives for excellence in artist development. The
Label Group is a division of EMI Christian Music Group. For further
information, please visit www.emicmg.com.
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Dec. 2, 2008—Worship artist Sarah Reeves will join Sparrow Record’s all-star lineup of new talent releasing next year. The nineteen-year-old Alabama native, who will put forth her debut offering in May, has also signed exclusive management with Patton House Entertainment and booking through Jeff Roberts & Associates.
With zealous faith and a love of music early on, Reeves first exercised her songwriting/vocal abilities as a participant in her church’s fine arts program. Consistently placing first at local as well as regional competitions, Reeves was moved by the receptiveness of young people to her message—one of power and freedom in the Holy Spirit. She has since made it her goal to serve God by leading young people into a lifestyle of worship and adoration to Him.
Brad O’Donnell, VP of A&R for EMI CMG was drawn to Sarah’s music for this reason. “I first became aware of Sarah Reeves through the artist Plumb (Tiffany Lee) and her husband Jeremy. When Jeremy played Sarah’s music for me, I was instantly impressed with the uniqueness of her voice and the strength of her writing. Then when I met with her I was struck by her authenticity as a person and her passion for her generation. You only meet a gifted artist like Sarah every once in a great while, and I am so excited that we are getting the chance to work with her.”
The result is a label contract and release of Reeves’ national debut, still to be titled, May 5, 2008. The project’s first single “Sweet, Sweet Sound,” however, will be available at iTunes beginning Dec. 23, 2008. The song can be heard at Christian radio shortly thereafter on Dec. 26, 2008.
Also new to Reeves is her partnership with Patton House Entertainment, a talent management firm based in Nashville, Tenn. The company also represents Rush Of Fools, The Michael Gungor Band, Jimmy Needham and Joy Lippard. Patton House Entertainment is led by Andrew Patton, an industry veteran with over 18 years of proven experience inside the Christian music community.
“Patton House is so proud to be able to represent Sarah,” says Patton. “She brings such a fresh perspective on worship to the church at large, and we look forward to being able to carry out her dreams and calling with her. Sarah’s heart for authentic worship, and her strength as a corporate worship leader is something that I’ve not seen in an artist this early in their career. She truly radiates Jesus to all she meets.”
Reeves has signed another exclusive agreement, this one with booking agency Jeff Roberts & Associates. President Jeff Roberts comments, “JRA is extremely excited about working with Sarah Reeves. We see her making a huge impact in Christian music and becoming a major artist to the church. Her incredible music, unique voice and lyrical depth along with her passion for the Kingdom of God is that rare mix of great artistry and ministry we also saw in Casting Crowns and Leeland. We’re expecting big things for Sarah!”
For more information on Sarah Reeves, visit www.sarahreeves.net
