Lacey Sturm

Here’s a detailed profile of Lacey Sturm — the singer, songwriter, and author — along with notable quotes and insights from her life:

Early Life & Background

• Lacey Sturm was born Lacey Nicole Mosley on September 4, 1981, in Homestead, Florida.

• She grew up (at least partially) in Texas (Arlington, etc.).

• Her early years were marked by struggle: for a period she identified as atheist and battled depressive thoughts, including suicidal ideation.

• A turning point came when she encountered Christianity and underwent a spiritual transformation, which later strongly influenced her lyrical themes.

Musical Career & Achievements

With Flyleaf

• Sturm is best known as the founding lead vocalist of the alternative rock / Christian rock band Flyleaf.

• The band originally formed (under an earlier name) in the early 2000s, eventually adopting the name Flyleaf in 2004.

• She recorded with them on albums such as Flyleaf (2005), Memento Mori (2009), New Horizons (2012) prior to her departure.

• In October 2012, just before the release of New Horizons, she announced her amicable exit from the band.

• A reason she cited was a shift in life priorities (family, etc.) after the tragic death of a close collaborator.

• In November 2022, she reunited with Flyleaf, and the band is now performing (in some capacity) as Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm.

Solo Career & Later Work

• As a solo artist, Sturm released her debut album Life Screams in 2016.

  • That album became the first solo female album to top the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart.

• She continued releasing music, and by 2023 she released another album, Kenotic Metanoia.

• Over her career she has collaborated with a variety of artists:

  • On guest vocals for Third Day (“Born Again”) — which earned her Grammy nominations in the gospel categories.

  • With Apocalyptica on “Broken Pieces”

  • With Orianthi on “Courage”

  • And others (We as Human, Breaking Benjamin, etc.)

Writing & Other Roles

• Lacey Sturm is also an author. Her books include:

  1. The Reason: How I Discovered a Life Worth Living (2014)

  2. The Mystery: Finding Love in a World of Broken Lovers (2016)

  3. The Return: Reflections on Loving God Back (2018)

• Her writing often echoes themes present in her music: struggles, faith, identity, redemption.

Personal Life

• At age 19, she married her first husband; they later divorced around age 21.

• On September 6, 2008, she married Joshua Sturm, a guitarist from the band Kairos.

• They have three sons together.

• Her life journey includes a shift from darkness (addiction, depression) into faith, which she often speaks of as a rebirth.

Style, Themes & Influence

• Her vocal style is emotive, powerful, often combining rock/alternative intensity with melodic sensitivity.

• Lyrically, she weaves in spiritual and existential themes: struggle, hope, redemption, identity, pain, and renewal.

• Because of her openness about mental health, faith, and personal brokenness, she resonates with many fans who see authenticity in her work.

• She is often cited as one of the prominent female voices in rock / Christian rock spaces, especially for bridging both spiritual and mainstream audiences.

Notable Quotes by Lacey Sturm

Below are some of her memorable statements that illustrate her outlook and voice:

“You are not a burden, an accident, or a mistake. You are meant for amazing things that you can't even imagine for yourself.”

“I have faith in God to put me where I need to be at the right time … Sometimes we’re called to be very proactive about one thing, and then in another season, we’re supposed to let it go, trust God and pick up something else.”

“The world will throw lies at you, aimed at your heart, aimed to kill.”

“And if you don’t have someone to tell you, I want you to know, that I am glad that you’re alive today.”

“I just think it would be a good thing to have a voice in the mix of all the hopelessness … a voice that's still honest about the pain and struggle, but can also scream, ‘Hey, wake up and be alive because there's hope!’”

“Everything I had seen of Christianity was just used to judge people and to be holier-than-thou.”

Additionally, in her song lyrics you’ll find lines like:

“Life sings out, it’s calling you by name. Life screams out. All of this will change.” (from Life Screams)

Lessons & Takeaways from Her Journey

• Transformation is possible. Her life shows that even in deep personal struggle, one can find renewal and purpose.

• Honesty has power. By being vulnerable about pain, faith, doubt, and identity, she connects deeply with listeners.

• Seasons shift. Her decision to leave Flyleaf wasn’t failure but a realignment of priorities (family, calling).

• Art and faith can coexist. Her work demonstrates that deeply spiritual themes can be expressed through rock music authentically.

• The story continues. Her return to Flyleaf and continued solo output show that creative journeys evolve — not necessarily linearly.