Lacey Sturm Departs from Flyleaf

Flyleaf, photo courtesy by glogster.com

Lacey Sturm, the lead singer of Flyleaf, announced on the band's Facebook page that she has decided to quit the band.



After being the lead vocalist since 2000, Sturm's decision to quit the band had to deal with the fact that since she's a new mother, she wanted to take care and concentrate on raising her child. On top of the death of their sound engineer, Rich Caldwell, Sturm feels that it was finally time to step down as the lead singer.

Lacey Sturm, photo courtesy by glogster.com 

"As I take this first step on a new journey, I pray that each one of you would pursue your highest calling with reckless abandon as well, understanding that sometimes the fullness of life comes in doing things that are only understood by you, God and the special people God has put in your life that truly love you for you," stated Sturm on Facebook.

The remaining band members, Sameer Bhattacharya, Jared Hartmann, James Culpepper and Pat Seals have already chosen a new lead singer for Flyleaf. Kristen May, formerly of Vedera, will be taking up the spotlight as Flyleaf's front woman for the upcoming tour dates.

"I'm finally honing in on the sound I'm going for and couldn't be more excited. Playing with Flyleaf will give me a chance to get back on the road and will only spur on the creativity I'm engulfed in," May said on her Facebook page. "It's also an opportunity to work with great people who are as passionate about music as I am. Thank you everyone for your support."

The band is excited for what's to come for Flyleaf and their new album, New Horizons.

Kristen May, photo courtesy by asguaredmgmt.com

"We are excited for this new chapter in the history of Flyleaf and hope that our fans will accompany us as we continue on this journey to bring hope and inspiration through our music," wrote Pat Seals, bass player and back vocalist of Flyleaf.







*following article was published on The Scribe newspapers on November of 2012