My 2nd single "Miss Kentucky" is out NOW!

Listen to "Miss Kentucky" anywhere you stream your music.

While my wife Jess and I were planning our wedding last year, former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark case that legalized same-sex marriage. It felt like a gut punch and we had many conversations about what could happen if marriage equality was rolled back.

“Miss Kentucky” was inspired by the hateful actions of Kim Davis, both throughout her career and in recent years. More importantly, the song is about the freedom to love and to be married. It’s dedicated to the LGBTQ+ people who paved the way, and a reminder that the fight for equality isn’t over.

Produced by Tim Graham at Bear Creek Studio.

BIO:

Michigan native and Seattle-based singer-songwriter Sarah Brunner brings a rich acoustic Americana sound shaped by over 15 years of live performance. A full-time performer both solo and with her band, The Hipocrats, she blends Americana, folk, and country into a cohesive, genre-spanning style.

Sarah began playing guitar at a young age and started performing in 2013 in East Lansing, Michigan, while studying marketing and business management at Michigan State University. She performed in hostels across the UK and busked throughout Europe before relocating to Seattle in 2017, where she has been based ever since.

In October 2021, she released her debut single “Caravan,” featuring Tyler McGinnis, whose creative partnership led to the formation of The Hipocrats. The band has since released their EP Road to Joy and full-length album Friend Ship Joyride, produced by Grammy Award-winning artist Chance McCoy. Known for their dynamic performances, The Hipocrats have completed 12 major tours, including their Road to Joy Tour—a five-month, 90-show run across 26 states—with notable stops in Nashville, Austin’s Saxon Pub, and Seattle’s Tractor Tavern, where they opened for Will Hoge.

Sarah recorded a new EP at Bear Creek Studios, set for release on August 7th 2026, with its first two singles "Miss Kentucky" and “Something Else,” out now. She writes with honesty and depth, exploring love, struggle, and connection through a queer lens.

My 2nd single "Miss Kentucky" is out NOW!