Sarah Masen

Sarah Masen is an American singer-songwriter, living in Nashville. She was initially signed to Charlie Peacock's re:think label.^[3] She was subsequently signed to Word Records, and is now independent. In 2024, she runs a pottery studio.^[4] As a songwriter, she has collaborated with Béla Fleck, Julie Lee and Sam Ashworth.

Sarah Masen
Born	(1975-01-12) January 12, 1975 (age 50)[1] Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)	Singing, multiple instruments
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Word Records, re:think[2]
Spouse	David Dark
Website	sarahmasen.com

Background

Masen became a Christian in 1992 and began writing music in the same year; her music reflected influences such as Rich Mullins and 10,000 Maniacs as well as from her studies in Literature and History.^[3] She released her first album in 1995 with the ‘Art Institute’ band.

In 1998 she released Carry Us Through, and in 1999 BEC Recordings reissued The Holding as a Sarah Masen solo album. After the release of The Dreamlife of Angels in 2001, Masen did not release her own new material for six years, although in 2004 she did contribute two tracks to the album Stars and Sirens by Pristina, a collective of female artists teamed with the producer Joey B. of The Echoing Green.^[5]

Jon Foreman of the band Switchfoot featured Masen on several tracks on his Summer EP.^[6]

Discography

Albums

• The Holding (1995, independent)
• Sarah Masen (1996, re:think)
• Carry Us Through (1998, re:think)
• The Holding (1999, re-issue, REX)
• The Dreamlife of Angels (2001, Word) ^[7]

EPs

• Women's Work Is Alchemy (2007 EP, independent)
• A History of Light and Shadow (2007 EP, independent)
• Magic That Works (2007 EP, independent)

Personal life

Masen is originally from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan.^[3]

Masen is married to author David Dark, and they live in Nashville with their three children.^[8]

Masen's sister Emily is married to Jon Foreman of Switchfoot.^[9]