Rise Up My Love

biography

Vessel Annie is an independent singer/songwriter from Hamilton, Montana, noted for lyric-driven story songs which focus on themes of social justice, gratitude, faith, and honoring the stories of those who are often overlooked. Her influences include folk, pop, blues, gypsy, gospel, and alternative Christian, but she has strayed from remaining in a set musical genre. Annie began playing guitar and pursuing songwriting at 17. Struggles with health and depression added fodder to her writing and helped deepen her faith. Annie graduated from Whitworth University with a degree in English Writing and a dream of a career in songwriting, but spent the next decade juggling minimum wage jobs as she refined her craft. Annie lives in Hamilton, Montana, with her husband, a plumber and the full-time muse and inspiration for many of her songs. She is also involved in worship music at her church.