My name is Hannah Bethel and I am a singer/songwriter. I have been pursuing my career for the past six years, touring around the Upper-Midwest promoting my original music. For the most part we’ve flown solo, my guitar and I; my one, unfailing companion. But I have had the privilege of working with many fantastic musicians over the years, such as The Weekend Cowboy Band, Mark Lucier, Paul Smith, Ray Bosley, Todd Brassard, Tim Sliva and Alex Geborkoff to name a few.
In 2007 I released my first solo album called “Watch Me Fly”, which is available for purchase and download internationally through iTunes, cdbaby.com. The CD is available at several music stores & businesses in the Midwest.
For as long as I can remember, music has always been my everything; my dreams, goals and purpose. Nothing feels quite as right as music. I spent my early childhood in dance and musical theatre. I knew so soon that I needed to be on stage. It called to me with a fiery passion that to this day I cannot quite explain. The closest I can get is that I suppose some people just know what they want; what they need to find completion, and there can be no persuasion. I feel so fortunate to be one of those people.
When I was 13, I started to learn guitar and within a week had written my first song, “Watch Me Fly”. It fell out of me so quickly, it was as if it had been meaning to come out for a long time, but was just waiting for the opportune moment. Everything has snowballed from that moment. Since then I have shared the stage with Joe Nichols, Rodney Atkins and sang the National Anthem before a SHeDAISY concert, participated in three compilation CDs and been accepted into Belmont University’s Commercial Voice program.
I love science fiction novels. I am trying so hard to learn piano but my hands have a hard time keeping up with my brain. I also LOVE espresso but the caffeine dries out my vocal chords, so I must refrain…I am currently working through my quarter life crisis. I LOVE TO SING. I talk to my car when I need a friend. Sometimes I wish I was a faerie. I kiss my guitar good night after a good show. Summer is my favorite season. I love the sting of guitar strings against my fingers tips after hours of practicing. I am not afraid.
I am currently living in Nashville, TN pursuing a record deal.
My song "Forgetting to Forget" was selected by Mike Pinder (singer/songwriter & founder of the "Moody Blues") as a Semi-finalist in his Band Wars songwriting contest.
I am Selected to showcase at the ~2009 Florida Music Festival~ Orlando, Florida. May 13-16!!
WHOO~HOO!!!!!
2009-
Placed in the top 10 (9)
in the open for "Little Big Town" contest.
Votes from all over the world.
The top voting Cities for "demanding me" are from the Midwest & Nashville.
FM102x.com
Selected for song of the day, March 4th.
"Back Roads"
Gary Allen, drummer of the Charlie Daniels Band/JJCale, listed my song "Back Roads" as one of his Top 10 runner up choices for his Music City Beat February songwriting contest for Tennessee concerts.
Mike Pinders Bandwars,
Honorable Mention song:
"I Don't Know"
"Watch Me Fly" CD
The music from "Watch Me Fly" CD is being considered for film by the Independent Film Company "Holden Automotive". owned & operated by Larry Holden & Hanne Kristiansen. Holden has acted in major motion pictures such as "Momento", "Insomnia", "Batman Begins". He has also produced & recieved rave reviews on his films "My Fathers House", "Through His Door up your Stairs", "Carry Your Burden", "Drifter Did Escape".
Hannah Bethel is on iTunes!'s Friend Space (Top 21)
hey cuz what up im always careful when it comes to hunting and i always stay outta trouble lol and yeah i did shoot a deer tonight but i gotta go in the morning to track it so yeah and how is college going with u and hope ur partying up and u trying to stay outta of trouble well ttyl love ya cuz
Hannah, thanks for the nice comment. You are very welcome! I really do like your music and your dedication. You are certainly a lovely young woman and seem most deserving of reaching the dreams and goals you have set for yourself, in music and in life. I wish you nothing but great success! I live in the Nashville area. Perhaps I can attend one of your up-coming shows. I'm sure it would be an enjoyable evening, well spent! I'm happy to have you as a friend on MySpace. Take care.
Great music and voice. I enjoyed listening to all your songs and will post them on my profile. Hope to hear more of your songs soon. Take care and GOD Bless and be Safe. Your friend michael
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Hey girl sorry to missed you on the 3rd I was working that day :( :( But I will do my best to come and to see you next time :) :) All the best to you and have a good one :) :)
hey! thank you so much! I am glad that you are making it so far with your music I hope to hear you on the radio someday, keep the writing, producing, and promoting up! you have real talent!
Thanks for being my friend Hannah! I'm glad you enjoyed my stuff. Now I just gotta get moving like you do and make a music video! im totally gonna have hip hop dancers though. fo sho.