Ann was born in Southport in Lancashire, where, from an early age, she won many singing competitions. While gaining a degree in Fine Art and later teaching art, she developed a substantial oratorio and concert career. It was while at college that Ann became a Christian.

She moved south and, while furthering her musical studies, worked for four years as a student advisor with the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship.

Ann appeared with New Sadlers Wells Opera and Kent Opera before becoming a member of English National Opera, with whom she performed from 1989 to 2003.

After many years in London, Ann returned to her home town of Southport where she expected to stay for the forseeable future, BUT has since met and married the Rev. Bev Savage and they now live in Bournemouth. Her work as freelance singer and speaker is now centred on the framework of her faith and she is increasingly engaged by many evangelical churches and organisations.