Sarah Brusco (born October 6, 1978, as Sarah Theresa Pinkerton), is an American Christian musician. Her first album, '' The Woven Whisper'', was released by herself alongside

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in 2014.

Early life

She was born in the State of

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on October 6, 1978, as Sarah Theresa Pinkerton, the daughter of Boyd Eugene Pinkerton and Catherine Ann Pinkerton (''née'', Emery). Brusco became a

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, when she was 19 years old, while attending

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. She directed small group worship experiences for members of the congregation.

Music career

Her music recording career commenced in 2014, with the album, '' The Woven Whisper'', and it was released by herself alongside

on August 13, 2014, after a

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campaign project on

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. The album's title came from a tapestry she inherited from her grandmother-in-law that was made by her sister, Marie Kelly, and it's now hung in the couples living room. It was meant to convey the "idea of God speaking to us in our dreams as well." She claims her recent musical influences to be Julianna Barwick, Jónsi, and

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. Brusco spent some time in

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with

songwriter Kathryn Scott, as her intern learning her craft of songwriting.

Personal life

She married her husband, Eben, at 24 years old in Ohio on July 11, 2003, while they were members of Vineyard Church. Brusco's first pregnancy resulted in a tumor forming around her ovary causing her vocal chords to harden and leaving her unable to sing. Her medical professionals said she would never regain the capacity to vocally perform as she did before the illness. However, God healed them over time, letting her once again sing. Along with her husband, the couple lived in

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, for three years, trying to accomplish racial healing through music ministry. They eventually relocated to

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with their two children where they are currently active in the ministry of their local church.

Discography

;Studio albums * '' The Woven Whisper'' (August 13, 2014,

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/Sarah Brusco)

References

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