A Native New Yorker quickly rising to the music scene in Nashville, TN.
You’ve most likely already heard Bethany’s powerful vocals as she has graced countless tracks and albums as a featured vocalist and choir arranger. She has worked with artists like Danny Gokey, For King and Country, Walker Hayes, Tauren Wells and many more. She has performed/toured along side Michael W. Smith, For King and Country, Colton Dixon, Unspoken, and Newsong to name a few.
Bethany is widely known for her soaring soulful r&b vocals and authentically inspired lyrics. She is also known for her intentional cover song medleys, breathing new life into songs like “Try/Pretty Hurts/Just the Way You Are” which has already reached over a million views and is still capturing listeners all over the world.
In addition to her vocal prowess and artistry, Bethany is also a prolific songwriter and producer in her own right. In the fall of 2020, she took a step into the spotlight, releasing high-energy track “The Turnaround,” co-produced by multi Grammy and Dove award winning producer Tedd T. (Mute-math, For King and Country).
Shortly after her debut release, Bethany faced an unexpected setback, a serious health diagnosis that forced her to step away from the music scene immediately. This challenging period was compounded by the loss of several close friends and family members, finally followed by the devastating loss of her mother just this past year.
Bethany’s Mother was her earliest and greatest musical inspiration -- her manager, cheerleader, and unwavering supporter. They shared a beautiful and unique bond, as well as the same birthdate and birth time, a connection that fueled Bethany’s strength and passion throughout her career. During the final two years of her mother's life, Bethany became her full-time caregiver, and own personal jukebox, filling her days with private concerts as she journeyed through her cancer treatment. Losing her mother was a shattering experience, plunging Bethany into a period of profound reflection and transformation, where she began to redefine both her personal and musical path. It was, in her words, “a dark night of the soul.”
After a compelling story of loss, heartbreak, faith, and perseverance, Bethany is coming back to the scene with a boldness and passion like never before. Her debut full length album “Forward” (co-produced by Tedd T.) is set to release in 2025.
The album features a rich tapestry of melodies and beats that captivate, paired with raw, relatable lyrics that cut straight to the heart. Bethany Cruz is a force to be reckoned with. She is passionate about her faith, and bringing her listeners into connection with God, themselves and one another. Having overcome a lifetime of profound setbacks, trauma and loss, Bethany is passionately committed to helping others to victory and healing. Her empathy and fierce devotion to her fans shines through, inspiring them to embrace and become all they were created to be.
