Music is not just entertainment; for many, it’s a lifeline. The right song at the right moment can make someone feel seen, understood, and less alone in the world.
Sarah Angel is well aware of the power music has over her audiences. Her vocals and piano playing have taken her to 70 countries, and put her in-front of thousands in theaters, stadiums, and international venues – and lighting up piano bars on land and on cruise ships.
Though Her high energy performances are part of her signature show, sometimes she shares emotional moments with strangers as she sings their song requests on stage; sometimes all they need is just a special song to hold onto – a song that moves them.
She didn’t get here overnight. Raised in a home where music was part of the daily rhythm, like morning coffee or dinner conversations, Sarah didn’t just learn to play; she learned to perform with feeling. Her childhood was filled with practice sessions, stage time, and the kind of intense focus that shaped her into the artist she is today.
What sets her apart is not just where she has performed, it’s how her music speaks to people, and helps them when nothing else will. Her album Surrender and her original single Dear Grandpa reveal not just her talent, but her ability to connect with her audience through her emotional lyrics, and melodies.
Finding Peace in the Unknown: The Making of Surrender
Sarah’s album Surrender was born out of one of the hardest seasons of her life. She had just gone through heartbreak, her father was diagnosed with ALS, and the world was in lockdown. Instead of pushing the pain away, she sat with it. Through prayer, journaling, and quiet reflection, the songs began to take shape, not as a project at first, but as a way to cope with the pain around her.
The album doesn’t offer easy answers. It’s not about pretending things are okay; it’s about letting go when you can’t control the outcome. Surrender is raw, honest, and full of quiet strength. It gives people room to feel what they need to feel, and that’s why it resonates. It meets listeners in their own uncertainty and reminds them they are not alone.
A Goodbye That Turned Into a Song: The Story of Dear Grandpa
Some songs take years to write. Others are born in a single moment. The song Dear Grandpa started on the day Sarah said goodbye to her grandfather, a US Naval officer.
It was raining. There was a gun salute, and the sound of taps playing filled the air. She remembers the smell of the gunpowder, the silence of the crowd, and the weight of that final goodbye. As that chapter was closed forever, it imprinted on Sarah just how short life can be.
That night, she wrote the chorus. The rest of the song came slowly over time, but that moment never left her. When she finally recorded it, she released it on Veterans Day as a tribute, not just to her grandfather, but to every family who’s lost someone in the service.
What makes Dear Grandpa special is how personal it is. It’s not overly polished or dramatic, it’s just honest. And that’s what people respond to. Veterans and their families often approach Sarah after shows to thank her for the song. For some, it brings comfort. For others, it brings tears. Either way, it makes them feel seen.
It’s proof that music can communicate and bring comfort, even when words fall short.
Music That Connects, Not Just Performs
Sarah’s career has taken her across oceans, through packed venues, and into deeply personal moments with people she has never met before. She is not just singing songs, she is creating connections. Whether she is getting a room full of strangers to sing along or quietly honoring someone’s memory, she does it with care.
Her shows are high-energy when they need to be, but her strength lies in knowing when to slow down. When to listen. When to shift from entertainer to friend. And that’s something you can’t fake.
Sharing her talent with the world didn’t stop at merely performing, Sarah began an entertainment company that has since budded into an agency, supporting other musicians and helping them take ownership of their careers. She learned the gear, hauled her own equipment, and built something from the ground up. Not out of ambition, but out of belief, in herself and in what music can do for others.
Conclusion
Sarah Angel’s songs are not about chasing trends. They are about telling the truth. Through songs like Dear Grandpa, and through her countless live performances, she reminds us that music has the power to give us joy, invoke laughter, heal us during times of pain and hardship, and everything in between.
Her story is not one of overnight success. It’s one of showing up again and again, playing from the heart, and letting music do what it does best: bring people together.
To learn more about Sarah Angel, visit SarahAngelMusic.com or follow Sarah on IG @Sarahangelmusic. Be on the lookout for Sarah’s book, ‘The Entertainer’s Handbook’ launching this summer via Amazon books.
