ARTIST/SONGWRITER
Troy Cross is an East Tennessee Americana/Roots Country artist and songwriter whose timeless acoustic style turns everyday struggles into songs of hard-won hope. As a recording artist, Troy blends Country, Americana, Bluegrass, and Gospel influences into story-first writing that feels lived-in and honest. For Troy, music is more than a career, it’s a calling. His faith shapes the foundation of his work, but he delivers it through characters and scenes that welcome both lifelong believers and those still searching for what’s missing. Whether he’s singing a quiet ballad or an uplifting anthem, Troy’s songs aim to tell the truth with tenderness, offering dignity, encouragement, and a clear reminder that no one is alone in the fight. On stage and on record, Troy creates a space where faith meets Roots music and hope feels within reach.
YOUR NEW YEAR'S ANTHEM FOR 2026!
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is leave what’s familiar behind.
My new song “New Way of Life” is releasing January 2nd...rootsy, mountain-born, and made for anyone stepping into a fresh start this New Year.
About the Song:
“New Way of Life” is a song I wrote about that moment when staying feels like giving up on yourself. In the story, a man walks off the mountain he grew up on with nothing but the clothes on his back, chasing a railroad track, a city—anything that might lead to a different future. He loves where he’s from, but he knows he can’t keep living the same day over and over.
I co-wrote this one with my friend Jimmy Byrge, who grew up in the mountains of East Tennessee and had to personally travel that path—leaving home behind to go find a life with more opportunity and more peace. That lived experience is all over the song.
For me, it’s also bigger than the mountains. It parallels anyone who’s ready to put things behind them that make them feel stuck...old patterns, fear, a dead end, even something as heavy as addiction, and take the first step toward change. There’s no guarantee it works out, but there’s a kind of quiet strength in finally moving forward.
Even if you never go back, you carry home with you. Sometimes the bravest thing you can say is: "ready or not, here I go...gotta find me a new way of life."
NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS!
I'm excited to introduce you to "Follow The Star," my new single, out now – just in time for the holiday season.
About the Song:
"Follow The Star" is my heartfelt offering this Christmas season... a journey from ancient Bethlehem to your heart today. This Roots Country ballad traces the wise men's faithful pursuit of the Christ child and reminds us that the same divine light still guides our way through life's darkest nights. From the manger to the cross to the empty tomb, this song weaves together the complete story of redemption with a message of hope for everyone carrying burdens or feeling lost this holiday season. No matter where you find yourself on your journey, Jesus is waiting with outstretched arms. I wrote this song (with co-writer and friend Jimmy Byrge) for anyone searching for meaning during Christmas... may it bring peace to your celebrations and remind you that the same star that led the wise men still shines for you today. Please share with someone who needs encouragement this Christmas season!
DEMO SONG VIDEOS
"Hand Me Downs"
"Cannin' Maters"
"Heaven's People"
"Brainwashed or Bloodwashed"
