Steffany Dawn Gretzinger, formerly known as Steffany Frizzell, is a prominent American Christian music singer-songwriter and former ensemble vocalist closely associated with Bethel Music. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, Steffany Gretzinger gained recognition in 2014 with her debut solo album, “The Undoing,” in collaboration with Bethel Music. This album marked a significant breakthrough, securing a place on the Billboard 200 chart, reaching number twenty. Additionally, it achieved a top-five ranking among both Top Christian and Independent albums in September 2014.
Career
In her career, Steffany Gretzinger primarily served as a worship leader within Bethel Music, a notable component of Bethel Church in Redding, California. She contributed her background vocals to several Bethel Music releases, including “Be Lifted High” (2011), where she was credited under her previous name, Steffany Frizzell. She also featured on “One Thirst” alongside fellow Bethel collective member Jeremy Riddle. Moreover, she provided background vocals on fellow Bethel Music member William Matthews’ release, “Hope’s Anthem” (2011), still recognized as Steffany Frizzell at the time.
One remarkable collaborative release was “The Loft Sessions” (2012), where she was a featured vocalist and composer. The Loft Sessions, recorded in a rustic, refurbished loft space, showcased her soulful rendition of “You Know Me” (solo) and her harmonious performance of “My Dear” with Hunter Thompson. In the same year, Steffany Gretzinger’s vocal prowess shone through on the album “For the Sake of the World,” where she delivered a captivating rendition of “Closer.”
She continued to make meaningful contributions to Bethel Music’s projects with her involvement in the release of “Tides” (2013). This album, released internationally, featured her songs “Letting Go” and “Be Still.”
Solo Success
Steffany Gretzinger’s debut solo album, “The Undoing,” was a remarkable achievement in 2014. The album featured eleven original praise and worship compositions, accompanied by guitar and piano. Released through Bethel Music in August, it made waves in the industry, securing the second spot on the Top Christian Albums chart and earning a place on the Independent Albums chart at number five. It also found its way onto the prestigious Billboard 200 chart, ranking at number twenty.
Following her successful solo debut, Steffany Gretzinger continued to collaborate with Bethel Music, contributing her talents to albums like “You Make Me Brave” (2014) and “Have It All” (2016). The latter album also featured on Bethel member Amanda Cook’s release, “Brave New World” (2015).
In March 2018, Bethel Music announced the release of Steffany Gretzinger’s second full-length studio project, “Blackout.” The lead single, “Save Me,” generated significant anticipation, and the album was officially launched on March 29, 2018.
Steffany Gretzinger’s influence extended beyond her work with Bethel Music, as she co-wrote Francesca Battistelli’s 2019 song “Defender.” In 2020, she released her third album, “Forever Amen,” in collaboration with Provident Music Group, further solidifying her position as a respected figure in the Christian music scene.
