Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘Love Shouldn’t Be a Fight’ Artist Kristen Cruz
Ever since singer-songwriter and Texas native Kristen Cruz appeared on Season 17 of America's Got Talent in 2022, getting a standing ovation from all four judges, she's been a musical powerhouse who simply can't be ignored.
With her pop-R&B sound, driven by soulful, country-tinged vocals, Kristen is beloved for her powerful storytelling through music, with a voice that matches the emotional impact of every line. She's best known for her deeply personal hits, including "Love Shouldn't Be a Fight" and "Dancing in the Sky," and has earned millions of followers across her social channels, not just sharing music showcasing her incredible voice but also making relatable lifestyle content. She's someone we can all look up to, and to learn more about her story, keep scrolling to discover everything she shared with us as our latest Woman Crush Wednesday.
(Image courtesy of Kristen Cruz)
Name: Kristen Cruz
Hometown: Irving, Texas
Birthday: May 5
Fun Facts:
1. Kristen says her biggest character quirk is her obsession with coffee.
"Mention coffee—instant shot of dopamine. I had to cut my intake to only two a day because it was getting out of hand 😂."
-Kristen Cruz
2. Creators such as Britney Broski and Casey Frey speak to her sense of humor.
3. Butterflies are her favorite creatures.
"I feel connected to them. I even have a butterfly tattoo because of how much I love them."
-Kristen Cruz
4. She says her weirdest habit is singing songs with a country accent.
"I don't know why, but I will do it for every song I sing."
-Kristen Cruz
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5. She also loves cats.
"I always hear people hate cats, but I'm a total cat lady."
-Kristen Cruz
6. She prefers just pepperoni and cheese on her pizza.
"But I'm down for anything, honestly."
-Kristen Cruz
7. Her most overused word is "bet."
"It's just an easy word to use and nicer than saying okay 😂. 'Bet' has more of an excited and down-for-it vibe, which I like 😂."
-Kristen Cruz
8. In three words, she'd describe herself as a "chill, funny coffee-addict."
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9. The one snack she couldn't live without is classic tortilla chips.
"I love to eat plain tortilla chips."
-Kristen Cruz
10. The Michael Jordan movie has made a bigger impact on her life than any other film.
"It inspired me to put dedication into my craft, believe in myself and know my value, fighting for it. It made me leave the theater with hope and fire."
-Kristen Cruz
11. Her faith is extremely important to her.
"One thing that is the core of who I am is my relationship with God. It really is my identity and why I create music and content. Prayer and having a relationship with Jesus have showed me who I really am."
-Kristen Cruz
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