John Bettis

Born on October 24, 1946, John Gregory Bettis began his career as a lyricist and songwriter, collaborating with various artists across multiple musical genres. One of his most notable partnerships was with Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters, resulting in hit songs like "Top of the World," "Yesterday Once More," and "Goodbye to Love." Bettis also penned chart-topping tracks for artists such as Michael Jackson ("Human Nature"), Whitney Houston ("One Moment in Time"), Madonna ("Crazy for You"), and George Strait ("Heartland"). Throughout his career, Bettis has received numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards, and has had his songs featured on film soundtracks and television theme songs.