Lacey sturm personal life, musical career, other work. In her personal story, the former flyleaf singer shares her journey from atheism to salvation and how she. Lacey sturm on why shes never written a love song, life. Lacey shows that beyond the temporary highs and the soulcrushing lows is a reason each of us exists and a purpose for our lives. As an atheist who hated christians, she thought church was a place for hypocrites, fakers, and simpletons. I actually listened to flyleaf s music in high school about ten years ago, so i was instantly attracted to this book, which i found through the united methodist women reading program. The bands single all around me went platinum, soaring to the top 40 on the billboard hot 100 chart and earning recognition as an awardwinning song at the 2009 bmi pop awards.
Lacey is performing tonight at rock the range at 6. How i discovered a life worth living ebook written by lacey sturm. Jul 31, 2014 from suicide attempts, drug use and physical abuse to finding faith and purpose, lacey sturm gets real in her upcoming book the reason how i discovered a life worth living, set to hit shelves in october baker books. How i discovered a life worth living is a very well meaning book. How i discovered a life worth living kindle edition by sturm, lacey, welch, brian, graham, franklin. Lacey sturm nee mosley is a mother, wife, writer, speaker, and musician. See more ideas about lacey sturm, lacey, rock princess.
Sep 07, 2014 former flyleaf singer lacey sturm will release her memoir, the reason. Sturm performed both the decree and state of me during her fall 2019 tour. Id just finished hearing her perform and give her brief testimony as she is known to share in concert. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. How i discovered a life worth living, the book is l. Former flyleaf lead singer lacey sturm soars on the. And former flyleaf frontwoman lacey sturm is now speaking about some of the lifealtering reasons for her exit from the hitmaking rock band in a new video promoting her upcoming book, the reason. In 2002, lacey sturm cofounded flyleaf and led the rock band to international success as its frontwoman. In more detail, sturm also discusses the death of her cousin, kelly. In the return, bestselling author lacey sturm offers a collection of thoughts on how jesus helps us see the world with new eyes and makes the mundane things in life beautiful. Lacey sturm nee mosley rose to fame in the early aughts with the hard rock band flyleaf. Suicidal rocker meets christ at church god reports. Former flyleaf front woman lacey sturm proves that hard rock.
Its a guidebook from a fellow traveler on how grace helps usto overcome darkness, to release our empty rituals, to shine with his light. This book was so dreary and oppressive and sad that i just couldnt finish it. The author and mother of 2 chatted with us about her recently released debut solo album life screams, her next book, and covering the police. Lacey sturm shares her life revelations in new book. Lacey sturm from flyleaf the reason hd rock the river 2909. Lacey sturm net worth, husband, life screams, the reason, the. Lacey sturm is the former lead singer of rock band flyleaf. Chronicling her courageous story of a battle against depression, suicidal thoughts, drug use and physical abuse, the reason how i discovered a life worth living leads readers down the rocky path that led to. I just photoshopped some of my favorite quotes, from lacey sturms. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the reason. I remember the very first time that i had heard flyleaf. Its the story of the life of flyleaf lead singer lacey sturm s life, especially focusing on her conversion to christ when she was on the brink of suicide. Former flyleaf singer lacey sturm returns with new solo.
In the early 2000s, she was the frontwoman of flyleaf, an altrock outfit out of belton, texas. Sturm dedicates the book to the one like my teenage self, who is a breath away from finding the beauty of a life worth living. How i discovered a life worth living and it is very inspirational. Oct 07, 2014 former flyleaf lead singer lacey sturm has authored her first book, the reason. Sep 08, 2014 and former flyleaf frontwoman lacey sturm is now speaking about some of the lifealtering reasons for her exit from the hitmaking rock band in a new video promoting her upcoming book, the reason. Shes a mother, a wife, a hard rock princess, a writer, a speaker, and a nowsolo artist. Her distinctive voice and shiverinducing screams helped propel flyleaf to multiplatinum success with hard rock hits im so sick and all around me. Lacey sturm from flyleaf the reason hd rock the river. After a screaming match with her grandmother, she ended up in the back of a sanctuary, hating everyone in the room. How i discovered a life worth living, on october 7 via baker books the book description reads. A book with this much substance will, without a doubt, live on to change lives for. Originally the voice behind the platinumselling international rock band flyleaf, she is now a solo artist. The screaming match she had with her grandmother was the reason she went to church. About lacey sturm in 2002, lacey sturm cofounded flyleaf and led the rock band to international success as its frontwoman.
The singer is preparing for the release of her book the reason. How i discovered a life worth living available now. Flyleaf online the latest news, information, tour dates. Lacey sturm from flyleaf the reason hd rock the river 29. Former flyleaf front woman lacey sturm opened up this week about her journey to finding god, including her days as a suicidal drug user desperate for faith and purpose. Exflyleaf singer lacey sturm to release the reason memoir. She tells her story of growing up with a single mother and taking care of her younger siblings. Discussing the memoir of a rock princess who found god. A second single, state of me, will follow later in the year. Lacey sturm from flyleaf the reason hd rock the river 290912. Someone photoshopped some quotes from lacey sturms book, the reason, onto the cover photo. How i discovered a life worth living is an autobiography written by lacey sturm. In september 2014 lacey sturm s first book the reason. But most of all, she is one of gods works of art, and she wants others to know and understand how special, how beautiful, how kaleidoscopically wonderful we are.
She is a cofounder and former lead vocalist of the hard rock band flyleaf. Over the past decade, we came to know lacey sturm is the voice behind the platinumselling, international rock band flyleaf. The day lacey sturm planned to kill herself was the day her grandmother forced her to go to church, a place lacey thought was filled with hypocrites, fakers, and simpletons. How i discovered a life worth living, on october 7 via baker books in a new video clip promoting the book, sturm explains. The day lacey sturm planned to kill herself was the day her old life ended. Hardrock haven caught up with former flyleaf vocalist lacey sturm at rock on the range after she opened up the day of music on saturday. The lead vocalist of flyleaf reveals how christ changed her life and gave.
What she found there was the reason she is alive today. In the mystery, sturm helps listeners understand that any loving relationship begins with knowing your own identity in christ. But most of all, shes a child of god who desires for others to know and understand how special, how beautiful, how kaleidoscopically wonderful we are made. Songs inspired by the message and mission of billy graham. Lacey sturm, former lead singer of the amazing band flyleaf, shared her. Lacey sturm, nee lacey mosley, born september 4th, 1981 is an american singersongwriter from arlington, texas. More than another rock star autobiography, the reason leads readers down the rocky path that led sturm to the founding of the popular band flyleaf. In her personal story, the former flyleaf singer shares her journey from atheism to salvation and how she found faith on the day she planned to end her life. Sep 30, 2014 this book has a special place in my heart flyleaf and lacey specifically was a huge part of my teenage life, so there was no way i could pass up this book. Although it does explain her departure, and it gives insight to things that flyleaf fans might be curious about. How i discovered a life worth living by lacey sturm. Feb 01, 2017 success in the music business is nothing new for lacey sturm. Lacey has earned legions of fans worldwide not only through her astoundingly emotive voice and chart topping songwriting, but also for the sheer sincerity of the uplifting messages pervading her work.
I have always been a big fan of lacey sturm, starting way back when she was with flyleaf and even now with all. Sep 24, 2020 lacey sturm on why shes never written a love song, life after flyleaf, and the freedom rock music brings her interviews after amicably departing from flyleaf in 2012 to concentrate on her family, some may have forgotten about ex frontwoman lacey sturm, whose trademark screams, high notes, and astounding lyrical acumen. Columnist hardrock haven caught up with former flyleaf vocalist lacey sturm at rock on the range after she opened up the day of music on saturday. Oct 10, 2014 former flyleaf singer lacey sturm has a lot of reason to celebrate with the release of her first book the reason. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the reason.
With the band, she released three albums and an ep before amicably parting ways in 2012 to focus on family and faith. My beliefs on certain things have changed since i was a teen standing with my best friend in front of lacey, sameer, pat, james and jared, deliriously happy at their concerts. Sep 09, 2014 in october of 2012, lacey sturm stepped down as frontwoman for christian rock outfit flyleaf. Lacey sturm is the voice behind the platinumselling, international rock band flyleaf. The singer has had two sons with the rock guitarist, joshua sturm, whom she married on sept. July 31, 2014 from drug use and suicide attempts to finding faith and purpose, lacey sturm gets real in her upcoming book the reason how i discovered a life worth living, set to hit shelves in october baker books. How i discovered a life worth living kindle edition. In an official statement from the vocalist on her departure, she stated, i am very thankful to have. Her distinctive voice and shiverinducing screams helped propel flyleaf to multiplatinum success with hard rock hits im so sick and im sorry. Interview with lacey sturm at rock on the range 2016. Former flyleaf singer lacey sturm to release autobiography.
How i discovered a life worth living was published. Lacey sturm nee mosley was the frontwoman to the band flyleaf. Todays post is dedicated to a memoir written by lacey sturm, best known as the former lead singer of flyleaf. Former flyleaf singer lacey sturm will release her memoir, the reason. Lacey sturm speaks out on her decision to leave flyleaf. Lacey sturm rose to fame in the early aughts with the hard rock band flyleaf. Aug 23, 2016 former flyleaf singer lacey sturm to release the mystery book in october august 23, 2016 0 comments following the 2014 release of lacey sturm s widely praised debut book, the reason, the former flyleaf singer has announced another deeply personal memoir, the mystery.
Exflyleaf singer lacey sturm reveals reason for exit. Jul 31, 2014 former flyleaf singer lacey sturm will release her memoir, the reason. It was back in 2008 when a good friend from youth group introduced me to them. Oct 09, 2014 the book offers a rare glimpse into the soul of the artist and what continues to drive her. The author and mother of 2 chatted with us about her recently released debut solo album life screams, her next book, and co. I literally read this book in a 2day reading binge. Former flyleaf singer lacey sturm shares how faith saved her. Former flyleaf singer lacey sturm recalls atheist beliefs. And yet, so many people have learned to define love through their own dysfunctional family, unhealthy relationships, the romances and wrecked relationships of mainstream. She rose to fame in the early aughts with the hard rock band flyleaf. In february 2016, sturm became the first solo female artist to top the billboard hard rock albums chart with her debut release life screams. Aug 07, 2014 from suicide attempts, drug use and physical abuse to finding faith and purpose, lacey sturm gets real in her upcoming book the reason how i discovered a life worth living, set to hit shelves in october baker books. How i discovered a life worth living on tuesday, oct. Flyleaf news, lacey sturm on august 27, 2011 by brittany.
Lacey sturm net worth, husband, life screams, the reason. Rock princess lacey sturm wants to share her journey from heartbreak to wholeness with young women. I was absolutely thrilled when i found lacey sturms the former lead singer of flyleaf book there among the dozens of others that were vying. After fans testified that sturm s story changed their lives, the singer felt compelled to write a memoir. Lacey talking a little bit about writing her book, the reason and her recent trip to nashville to record the reason with producer, pete kipley.
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