Biography
Mary Beth Cross is an accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist, banjoist and artist career coach who is enhancing lives around the world by writing and performing “thoughtful, soothing music for thoughtful living.”
The Denver artist’s music is influenced by the rural farmland and forests of her Wisconsin upbringing and the Rocky Mountains where she currently resides.
Mary Beth’s growing notoriety has led to performances at venues and events such as Folk Alliance International in Toronto and Kansas City, Mo., the Denver Coliseum, and the Colorado Association of School Nurses in Breckenridge, Colo.
The artist describes her music as acoustic Americana with hints of folk and jazz. Her multi-faceted repertoire reflects her love of Broadway, Acoustic Roots and classic Country -- appealing to audiences from all walks of life.
“My music comes from inspiration found in the beauty of nature and the human spirit,” said Mary Beth, who has recorded four albums of originals and covers of some favorite songs. “I work with all kinds of people, and I write songs to hopefully touch others and make them feel something.”
Fact Sheet
Description
Mary Beth Cross is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, banjoist and artist career coach.
Musical Style
Mary Beth’s music is influenced by the rural farmland and forests of her Wisconsin upbringing and the Rocky Mountains where she currently resides. The artist describes her music as acoustic Americana with hints of folk and jazz. Her multi-faceted repertoire reflects her love of Broadway and classic country -- appealing to audiences from all walks of life.
In Her Own Words
“I’ve discovered that people are yearning to find acceptance and solace in a dizzying world of pressure-filled expectations,” said Mary Beth, whose CD “Beyond Good and Evil” hit number four on the Airplay Direct Americana Music Chart. “People long for an authentic, non-formula approach. My music comes from inspiration found in the beauty of nature and the human spirit. I work with all kinds of people, and I write songs to hopefully touch others and make them feel something. I am a woman who loves Christ and is dedicated to my family, those God puts before me on my journey, and those that cannot speak for themselves"
Stats
“Kathy’s Song” (Simon cover) has hit number five on the RMR Top 50 Alternative Folk Song Chart.
Feels Like Home (the EP) has reached number 9 on the RMR Top 50 Alternative Folk Album Chart.
“Kathy’s Song” has reached number 37 on the RMR Top 50 Folk Song Chart.
The EP has climbed to number 11 on the RMR Top 50 Colorado Album Chart.
The song has climbed to number 14 on the RMR Top 50 Colorado Song Chart.
The EP and selected songs are receiving airplay on terrestrial and online radio stations around the world, including KVMR-FM in California, WIKX-FM in Florida, KXCI-FM in Arizona, WBAA-FM in Indiana, WPKN-FM in Connecticut, KRFC-FM in Colorado, WIUP-FM in Pennsylvania, WWSP-FM in Wisconsin, WFMT-FM in Illinois, and WAGS-AM in South Carolina. FolkDJ ranked & Feels Like Home & number 31 for radio airplay during the month of June.
Feels Like Home (the EP) listed on Top Albums and Songs of 2016 List compiled by Richard Gillmann from FOLKDJ-L playlists
What others say…
““In My Right Mind is simply beautiful. Mary Beth is extraordinarily talented. Her work comes from the soul.””
““In My Right Mind showcases Mary Beth Cross’ pure vocals and offers just the right amount of country, soul, and heart. The band is the perfect foil for her tunes and the entire project is a wonderful sonic showcase of Americana music. I think you’ll enjoy it lots.””
““Mary Beth Cross has a voice as pure as those Rocky Mountain streams we’ve all heard so much about.””
““Through the sweet purity of her voice, Mary Beth has captured the underlying, haunting story in ‘Babes in the Wood’. I know Noel would be proud of this version.””
““If there was ever a ‘feel good’ album in the folk-Americana genre, this is it.””
““Mary Beth has a cool version of “High Powered Love” and I really like her voice.””
“Mary Beth’s voice is sweet and unadorned in a way that makes the story intimate and compelling.”