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Bettina

About Me


"The girl you grew up with, you just don't know it..."American Idol Underground Award winner Bettina co-wrote her chart-topping single as a tribute to her parents' marriage and in 2007 & 2008 it resonated with fans at 4 on the Billboard Charts. Her follow-up single, the autobiographical "Cradle To The Grave", reflects her values as well. In 2008, People Magazine raves about Bettina in their "New Stars We Love" feature, and she recently spent time in Nashville recording a new song she co-wrote with Darius Rucker and Mark Bryan, produced by Bryan.A born entertainer, Bettina's passion for music is a driving force. Her childhood spent professionally in recording studios singing Disney children’s records, jingles, and voicing cartoon characters, Bettina has brought life to many beloved characters including Rainbow Brite, My Little Pony, and Alisa on Rugrats. Growing up behind a microphone, the multi-ethnic beauty's artistic growth organically led her to explore her musical roots and individual sound, while developing a love for the disciplined co-writing process in Nashville."I have this vivid memory of being a toddler - my mom listened to Dolly Parton, The Judds, and Elton John, while my dad played old Motown. I couldn't yet read, write, or speak full sentences, but I sang those songs over and over and knew exactly what they meant - and what they meant to me."Songwriter's circles, showcases and collaborations all became part of the evolution of a young artist's sound and Bettina’s world. Back home in California to sing the McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It” campaign and voice some of the most popular video games in the world (Final Fantasy, Madagascar), Bettina was inspired by the love between her parents to co-write and record her first hit single. Following her American Idol Underground win in the Pop category, the buzz surrounding Bettina led to the beautifully produced music video which displays Bettina’s unique appeal (you can see it at www.bettinamusic.com), feeding the already high popular demand for this artist. She rounded out her 2008 tour performing at the US Air Force Academy with Smashmouth, for Gretchen Wilson in Atlantic City, and sharing the stage with David Archuleta in Hollywood.Visit Bettina's Website

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Member Since: 4/7/2008
Band Website: www.bettinamusic.com
Band Members: text BETTINA to 66937 to join my mobile community! I'll text you all the latest and greatest as it is happening!
Influences: Have a baby? Know a baby? Been a baby? YOU have been touched by the March of Dimes www.marchofdimes.com/downloaddrive Big Thanks to Tour sponsor: Fluid Music www.fluidmusic.com
Sounds Like: Listen to Bettina on the TruSonic Network www.trusonic.com
Record Label: TBD Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

#4!!!, Interview, Rumor...

... I was out of control happy when Cradle To The Grave hit #9 for 2 straight weeks...you seriously had to pick me up off the ground when I saw it reached #4!!! THANKS everybody for all the...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:05:00 GMT

OMG C2theG number NINE on BILLBOARD chart!!!

I can't even begin to tell you how incredibly AWESOME it feels!!! THANK YOU for writing me, it's so cool to hear about the song climbing the charts from friends before I even have a chance to pinch m...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:08:00 GMT

C2theG 20 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales Charts!!!

WOO HOO!!!!!It debuted a few weeks ago at 35 and I just wanna say THANK YOU to everyone out there who is supporting me!HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2009 is gonna ROCK!!!
Posted by on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:17:00 GMT

Bettina at The Holiday Of Hope Tree Lighting December 6, 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7WA9tCbnW4
Posted by on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:02:00 GMT

HEY from the road! DOWNLOAD NOW!!!

I've been on the road promoting the November Download Drive and having such an awesome trip!  Went from LA (home) to Houston to Gainesville, FL where I performed at U of Florida - GO GATORS! - to...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:23:00 GMT

Exciting News for November!!!

I just got back from Houston, where I was invited by the March Of Dimes to attend their annual Volunteer Leadership Conference. What an INSPIRING trip!!! I kicked off the meeting with the National A...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:40:00 GMT

NEW SONG! "What I See"

We're in the home stretch of getting these songs finished and I'm getting constant butterflies in my stomach over it...in a good way!!!Here's a peek at the lyrics to the verses of "What I See":Alone a...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:24:00 GMT

Air Force/Navy Football Game!!!

I am so FIRED UP!!! I just found out that I have the honor of singing the national anthem at Falcon Stadium on October 4th at the Air Force/Navy football game! I'm especially excited because it's my d...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:31:00 GMT

Pussycat Dolls & my friend Automatic

Cool news about Automatic - my friend, and co-writer/producer of Cradle To The Grave! He just hooked up the Pussycat Dolls with a new track! He is on FIRE and it is well-deserved! Anyone who hasn't ...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:46:00 GMT

Uploaded entire song - Cradle To The Grave

So y'all have been asking for the the entire Cradle To The Grave song to be uploaded on myspace.....I finally delivered, thank you for being patient! I am donating a dime of every download of this son...
Posted by on Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:30:00 GMT