Sarah Potenza

Sarah Potenza, a singer and songwriter, grew up in working-class Rhode Island, influenced by artists such as Tina Turner, Bette Midler, Whitney Houston, and Cher. She developed skills as a songwriter and a singer. Potenza became known for her powerful voice and presence.

Potenza gained national recognition through television appearances. She competed on Season 8 of NBC’s singing competition “The Voice” in 2019. Following this, she appeared on Season 21 of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” where she received a standing ovation from all three judges. Her critically acclaimed solo albums, including “Monster” and “Road to Rome,” reinforced her reputation, with “Road to Rome” and its lead single, a cover of Mary Gauthier’s “Worthy,” reaching the top of the iTunes Blues chart. Rolling Stone described her as “a colossal-voiced singer who merges her old-school influences with a modernistic sound.”

Currently, Potenza is focusing on a new phase of her career, collaborating with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Audé. This collaboration marks a shift towards a disco-inspired sound, aiming to create music for dancing. Their work together began with a club-friendly remix of Lady A’s “Need You Now.” Potenza, based in Nashville after moving from Chicago with her husband Ian Crossman, continues to be an entrepreneur and an advocate, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. She performed at Womenfest Key West, an annual LGBTQ+ music festival, an event organized by Kat Donavon.