Kristen has worked with great artists and producers as well as released and produced her own CDs. With perfect pitch, her vocal range spans 4 octaves, with an unusually mature sound. Starting at age 14 Kristen visited many radio stations getting up at 3:00AM to sing live in the studio for her huge fan base in California. As the radio DJs and Television stations fall in love with Kristen’s unforgettable songs and sound, fun personality and her “born to be a star” classic vintage style looks. Kristen knows exactly who she is and knows in her heart it’s meant to be. Kristen’s other love would be writing songs with her guitar and piano sitting in the Gulf of Mexico on a white sand, aqua water beach with a fishing pole at side! Her preference in music style is Country and Southern Rock and is also known for her songwriting and performance in Pop/R & B/Rock. Kristen started producing her own records at the young age of 15. She was able to sing and perform different genres and that only grew with age. Record companies believe it’s important to have a grasp of what audience you are appealing to. As an artist, thinking outside the box, Kristen took charge and perfected each idea. Two extremes could easily confuse the record industry, unless you really pull it off with perfection. Kristen has been able to do so, writing songs that cross into either genre. Her appearance is easily accepted by all audiences, and so is her voice. This day and age, music is a rough road. It’s not easy to please, and not easy to get heard. Why box yourself into one thing, if you can pull off more than one? Kristen stands strong in her belief that it’s “All about the song”…! A note from Kristen: |“If Clive Davis thinks it’s a hit, then I am taking the pop/rock opportunity”. “If Joe Gallente and Renee Bell think it’s a country hit, so be it. I can’t box myself in with the talent that God gave me. It doesn’t mean I don’t know who I am. I just know more of what I can do, and I have polished and carved on both ideas. I would be shooting myself in the foot to walk away from either offer or stick to shopping myself as one thing, it’s just who will get it first? I enjoy TV, cameras, interviews, and anything else that involves entertainment. I love music, and will not ever live my life without creating it. I walked away from a rather large pop offer in New York with a major label a few years back because I wanted to do country. Some say it was a bad move, some say it was smart. I felt more accepted in country, as Britney Spears and N’Sync were the ‘thing’ at the time. I didn’t feel I would fit in at that moment. I don’t regret doing so, I have learned a lot since, and wasn’t ready then. I have grown, and feel I have a spot in the music business, no matter what genre it is…forever. I love music, and love writing and producing it. I believe it’s important to have a drive and idea, while being open to constructive criticism. The internet is an important tool right now. Records aren’t selling, so we have to make up for the slack. Most artists want someone to do it for them. I am all about being involved, and helping create my spot in this business. I know unsolicited material is not accepted in most businesses involved in the music business. It doesn’t bother me, I figure I will create a buzz, and the right person will come along eventually, but that won’t keep me waiting. I don’t have time to twirl my thumbs. People want good music, whether it’s Pop, Rock, R & B, Folk, or Country, with the internet, I believe it will sell just fine. I am currently in the studio creating my sound, and cutting my new songs. We will see what happens. I will continue to shop myself in both markets, Country and Pop. I will naturally have to start with one, then eventually with time and success introduce a more broad genre. To do so without losing your fans, remaining on radio, and without making a fool of yourself… is tricky, but can be done with the right team, gracefully. My heart loves both, and so do my fans. Some may roll their eyes and say, “Kristen doesn’t know who she is”… Three Names: Shania Twain, Faith Hill & Michelle Branch. Don’t tell me it’s not possible, because you’ve already been proved wrong! I believe if given the right tools, time, and promotion, my songs could easily be a crossover genre, without a second thought. We tend to get outrageously positive feedback when playing live gigs. Our audience is a wide open field of people. Everyone from teens, senior citizens, children, parents, young adults and more. I write about everything, my life, my stories, and people can relate to that. It’s a no brainer to me, only after seeing the reaction from others. I believe in my music, and those who have helped support my career. The reality of it is, without the hand of a large business, Record Company, booking, or any higher connection, it’s almost impossible to break through. I have been to many of the major labels as a teenager. Time has changed, and I am ready to show the new me! The business is so crowed, and the expectations are above sky high. I see the big picture, I think our music will flip the record industry on it’s rear end so fast it won’t know what hit it, but it sure would be smiling again. If I don’t make it as an artist, I will produce records and manage artists. Although… there are too many “if’s” in that sentence! I will do this, whatever it takes… I will do this. It’s all about the song”…!(Kristen) |
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