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Sara Groves
Christian / Pop

Tell Me What You Know - Now Available!



Burnsville, Minnesota
United States

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Member Since9/16/2005
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Jun 13 2009 8:00P
Ichthus Festival- Art*Music*Justice Tour Wilmore, Kentucky
Jun 24 2009 8:00P
Insight For Living - private Toronto, Ontario
Jul 5 2009 9:00A
Cherry Hills Community Church - Special Music (2 services) Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Midland Event Center -Women’s Conference Fremont, Nebraska
Jul 29 2009 9:15P
Soulfest- Mercy Street Cafe- w/ Charlie Peacock Gunstock, New Hampshire
Jul 30 2009 6:15P
Soulfest- Art*Music*Justice Tour- Revival Stage Gunstock, New Hampshire
Aug 31 2009 8:00P
Christian Songwriters Conference Mt Hermon, California
Sep 19 2009 8:00P
The Gathering (private) Scottsdale, Arizona

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   About Sara Groves
     

     

“I can't just fight when I think I'll win.”

Why is a soft-spoken, introspective, Minnesota mother of three talking about fighting? On her new album, Tell Me What You Know, acoustic pop artist Sara Groves explores what she has learned over the past two years, lessons on the value of long defeats, and the defiance of hope in the face of insurmountable odds. Since the 2005 release of her last project, Add to the Beauty, Groves has been questioning just how, exactly, she is called to do that.

Sara explains, “I believe God invites us to add to the beauty of his plan, letting us participate in his redemptive work. But I found myself asking, ‘How have I applied this idea?' I had groomed and groomed and groomed my personal faith, but to what end?”

Her answers came in a series of global conversations and experiences, from the flood-ravaged gulf of Louisiana, to the genocide memorials of Rwanda, to the testimonies of Southeast Asia sex trade survivors. These experiences showed the disparity between some of the American pursuits of comfort and wealth and the joy of joining the difficult work of social justice and engaging in the suffering of the afflicted.

“One of the main inspirations behind this album is a girl named Elisabeth,” Sara says. “I knew about human trafficking and modern day slavery at some sort of global level, but I didn’t truly understand the personal stories behind what was happening until I met Elisabeth in Washington, D.C.”

Elisabeth’s story is both heartbreaking and phenomenal. The oldest of seven children living in Southeast Asia, the teenager had just finished her sophomore year of high school and decided to take a job in a neighboring community to save money for Bible college. But, tragically, she was betrayed by a traveling companion, kidnapped and sold to a brothel owner. She found herself days later in a foreign country, unable to speak the language, forced into a life of prostitution.

Sara relates the rest of the story: “Elizabeth prayed every night for God to rescue her, even though the other girls in the brothel mocked her. After eight months, an International Justice Mission operative was able to secure her freedom. While retrieving her belongings, they saw Psalm 27 written on the wall above her mattress in her tiny room: The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?’

“The phrase ‘social justice’ can be loaded. To some people it is a political or a liberal conversation, but to me, it is a Kingdom conversation. There are people behind these stories and statistics, and God’s heart for justice burns on their behalf. I wanted to write songs that drew attention to the people like Elizabeth who know God deeply because of their suffering. There is a commonality in all of these friends, and that is the perseverance of hope.”

Much of what Groves has learned has come through her new friends at International Justice Mission, an organization that stands in the gap for victims of violence, sexual exploitation, slavery and oppression when they are left without an advocate. Her interactions with IJM, as well as recent mission trips to Rwanda and New Orleans, have brought a fresh sense of purpose and excitement to Sara’s life-long Christian faith.

“Much of what I had done before along the lines of service was guilt induced. When I would hear a horrific story, I would want to respond quickly, write a check, and be done with it. But I have met many incredible people who are responding with their lives, and that has exposed something in me. I have been given a lot of joy in life, but I’ve also missed something. All of my life I have been grooming my faith, but have missed something about the purpose of that grooming. If I understand scripture at all, I have to know that to enter into the suffering of the poor and the oppressed is to know Christ and his suffering.”

When listening to the new songs on Tell Me What You Know, it’s clear just how much Sara Groves has been learning. Groves’ songs have always communicated profound insight via an organic yet eclectic musical palette. However, this time around Groves accomplishes something even more incredibly rare, 11 tracks detailing hardship and injustice while defiantly and exuberantly celebrating hope. “I want this album to be enjoyable, for people to be able to listen to it in their car and not be heavy hearted about all the ills in the world. I’ve tried to create music that represents the joy that comes in getting to enter into this work.”

Her joy is contagious, and is certain to extend to her growing family. Sara was writing and recording this album while pregnant with her third child, Ruby Cate, born mere days after the final songs were mixed. Now as Sara and husband Troy welcome their first daughter to a home filled with the sounds of two rambunctious big brothers (Toby, 4, and Kirby, 7), the Groves’ family look forward to learning more about how their lives will be useful in bringing hope to individuals like Elizabeth.

That night in Washington D.C., Elizabeth was asked to share the Psalm she had written on the wall as part of her testimony, but Elizabeth refused, stating that Psalm 27 was for the brothel. Instead, she said, she would read Psalm 34: I sought the Lord, and He heard my cry. “When I met Elizabeth, I felt like I was in the presence of royalty,” says Sara. “She is a college graduate now, and with tremendous courage, has used her story to inspire action. I couldn’t get her out of my mind as I was writing these songs. She knows something about God that I will never know. Those verses are real to her in a way that I have never experienced. After meeting her, genocide survivors, and others who have suffered great oppression, I was humbled by my lack of understanding of life, of love, of courage, and of Christ, and was filled with a hunger to know more.”


“Sara Groves' thoughtful songwriting about hope amid hopelessness combines well with radio-friendly roots pop, yielding her most satisfying album to date.”
-ChristianMusicToday.com

“Groves has perfected the art of creating warm, intimate pictures of life, love, and faith. ‘Tell Me What You Know’ adds to her catalogue of excellently crafted folk/pop”
-JesusFreakHideout.com

“’Tell Me What You Know’ is Groves at her best, and it enraptures from the first track.”
-CBNMusic.com

“This is simply a wonderful project that should convince any listener that Sara Groves is a compelling, important artist who needs to be heard by a wider audience, and has perhaps just given us one of the best albums of the year.”
-Tollbooth.org


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The Synthetics





Apr 27 2009 5:09 PM

Thanks for the add. The Synthetics
Tiff





Apr 27 2009 3:54 AM

I am so, so, so inspired by you! I absolutely LOVE your music but the fact that you are a true woman of God is what encourages me.
In my opinion you are one of the best songwriters out of everyone in music today. I hope to be half as good at writing songs as you! Thank you for what you do.
Keep trusting in Christ. :)
~Tiffany
Cry of the Rising





Apr 27 2009 12:55 AM

Thanks for the friendship.
Birdie - VOTING OPEN NOW!!!





Apr 26 2009 7:42 PM

Hi

voting is still going on


If you have voted THANK YOU

If you haven't got the chance please don't forget to check the box and let me know what you want to hear on your local top 40 radio station

Also Naive is new let me know if your feeling the drama about a girl that fights back
Cary Judd





Apr 24 2009 11:14 PM

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Susan





Apr 24 2009 8:55 PM

Thanks for the add!! I really love your music. God Bless
Alexxa Marville





Apr 24 2009 9:40 PM

Thanks for the add!
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Apr 24 2009 4:08 PM

Salutations Musicales
Amitiés
Eric. (france)
Dedicated To Christ





Apr 23 2009 10:56 PM

Greetings Sara,
Stopping by to lift you up in prayer today, whatever your circumstances may be.
Here is an awesome promise from God’s word:
“So do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10

your friend, who is
Dedicated to Christ (aka Tammy)
http://dedicatedwriter.blogspot.com
Mark Jensen





Apr 23 2009 2:34 PM

If you believe in the messages of the songs God has given me to sing, please help me get them to this lost and dying world by commenting me and maybe adding one of my songs to your myspace playlist or post my banner on your page?... I honestly am not here to get rich or famous, I want to do this for the Glory of God. thank you and God bless you
No Look Escape





Apr 23 2009 5:16 AM

Thanks!
Watching For Jesus Soon





Apr 22 2009 5:58 PM


Thanks for the add, remember Jesus is Lord and He is coming soon! Peggy Jean
Watching For Jesus Soon





Apr 23 2009 3:04 AM


Thanks for the add, remember Jesus is Lord and He is coming soon! Peggy Jean
ANDREAS SANDLUND





Apr 19 2009 4:07 PM

Would you like to check out my new album "Sacred love"?
It's now available on iTunes and other stores!
Visit my profile or go to www.andreassandlund.com.

Have a nice day!
Shavon





Apr 20 2009 4:05 AM

Thanks for adding me!! Absolutely love your music.
Blessings, The Hardison's
-Rick- WhenGodAnswered.com





Apr 16 2009 2:06 PM

Revelation 1:3 "Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand." I hope you have a blessed day.
jim cole, poet





Apr 16 2009 8:45 AM

'<br />you are a candle<br />whose flickering flame<br />fills the darkness<br />with such brilliance<br /><br />that the sun sets<br />in awe and the moon<br />and the stars are<br />aglow in wonder<br /><br /><br />candle...<br />(c) jim cole 11072006
Jason P





Apr 16 2009 2:40 AM

Sarah. Thank you for accepting my friend request. That is very kind of you. I hope your week is going great for you so far. <br /> <br />Jason Pielak.
Mark Jensen





Apr 16 2009 12:19 AM

Hebrews 12:29 "For our God is a consuming fire"...please listen to my new uploaded track "Consume Me Again" God bless you
Stained By Grace





Apr 15 2009 9:40 PM

Sara, <br />Thank you so much for the add! We appreciate your support very much! You have a lovely voice! We really hope that you enjoy our music! The demos are kinda rough but we'll begin recording our 1st cd on May 18th so hopefully we'll have much better versions up soon! God bless! <br /> <br />For His Glory, <br />Stained By Grace
Pfundsweibpetra





Apr 15 2009 8:08 PM

Thank you for the Add.<br />Have a nice Day<br />♥ Petra Bastani alias Pfundsweibpetra from www.petraspfundsweiber.de ♥<br />
Joe Valenta - Official Site - Recording Artist





Apr 15 2009 9:22 PM

Hey. Just saying thanks for the add, hi and that I stopped by your site to see what's new and cool. Anyway have a great day... Yes, New album and music coming out soon! - ttyl joe valenta. http://joevalenta.com<br /> <br />Also. Stay tuned because "My Friends" members before the release will get some pre-release FREE mp3 downloads of my songs!!
♥♥Princess Jasmine♥♥





Apr 15 2009 6:13 PM

Thanks for the add. I would be honored if you could kindly visit my profile & sign my guestbook.
Rex Stratton





Apr 15 2009 5:02 PM

Thanks for your kind musical consideration!<br />peace<br />rex
John C.





Apr 15 2009 4:43 PM

Hi Sara, <br /> <br />Thank you for your friendship. <br /> <br />Be blessed in Him. <br /> <br />John
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