Kristina Cornell

Her raw, real and fresh approach penetrates the soul, pounding Kristina’s passionate rocking-roots country onto the scene. With a personality that is so warm and easy going, her infectious laugh and witty humor are as unforgettable as her voice.Kristina teamed with singer, songwriter and producer Dave Gibson of the legendary Gibson Miller Band to guide her Lofton Creek album debut. It’s a Girl Thing found Kristina collaborating with a successful round of songwriters, penning six songs on the release. Cornell’s written with talented writers including Curb Records artist Billy Dean, former Sony/BMG artist Brad Martin, former Mercury Records artist Daisy Dern, Jimmie Lee Sloas, Jimmy Yeary, Phil Madera and many others. “My songs were written as I encountered real life issues. The key was to face it with a lot of laughter!” giggles Kristina as she flashes that fabulous smile before adding her defining snort.The youngest of four, Kristina was reared in the small Mount Pleasant community outside Pittsburgh, PA. The household was a mixture of culture as her tight knit family was a combination of German and Italian heritage. Relocating to Nashville when her father took an early retirement, Kristina quickly jumped into the music industry signing a publishing agreement and securing representation at a modeling and talent agency in just a few weeks. She landed acting roles in videos for Terri Clark, Vince Gill, Travis Tritt, and many other leading acts. “Performing is all I know how to do,” says Kristina. “Seeing three and a half minutes of music change someone’s life means everything.”Kristina has taken stage across the nation including a segment with Disney Cruise Lines and a radio tour spanning the south and east coast. Lofton Creek label president, Mike Borchetta stated, “her voice and songs are so unique and appealing, like no other in Nashville.” The current album is a diverse combination of heart-felt ballads, like the first single Little Red Balloon, inspired by the September 11th tragedy, and up-tempo enjoying-life anthems, It’s a Girl Thing and Real Man. Wynonna Judd, Bonnie Raitt, Tammy Wynette, Patty Loveless, and K.T. Oslin are just a few of the female powerhouses that impacted Kristina’s sound. With an enduring, phenomenal work ethic and energy, Kristina’s genuine talent is determined to peal through the packaged talent of the entertainment industry.“Life ain’t no dress rehearsal,” says Kristina. “We get one go round…make it good and be happy!”myspace layouts for Get this layout for your myspace page.