“I just think it would be a good thing to have a voice in the mix of all the hopelessness that actually gives you a light at the end of the tunnel; 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!'”

American singer, born 1981

Lacey Sturm is an American singer best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Flyleaf. She is also known for her solo work, and was born in 1981. In February 2016, Sturm became the first solo female artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart with her debut release, Life Screams. Her public work is centered on rock music, especially the harder-edged side of the genre.