Krystal Marie Peterson (née Harris; November 7, 1981) is an actress, singer-songwriter and pianist known for her 2001 contributions to ''The Princess Diaries'' soundtracks and for her album '' Me & My Piano''. Her singing career was aided by the

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on tour, and she has toured with bassist

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. As an actress, she appeared in a television film titled ''Save the Last Dance'', and in an episode of ''

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''.

Career

She got her first big break performing the title song "Supergirl!" on Disney's ''The Princess Diaries'' soundtracks and was also known for touring as the opening act for the

on The Black & Blue Tour. Her debut album was called '' Me & My Piano'', and it was released on June 5, 2001, right before the success of the film ''

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''. She also provided her song "Love Is a Beautiful Thing" for the film ''

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''; the song was remixed for the soundtrack. In 2002, she released the song "The Kid in You" for

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'' soundtrack as well as appearing in the film as herself. She also guest-starred as the lead role in the ''

'' episode 9x16: "A Song for My Father". Additionally, she provided the singing voice for Velma at the end of the direct to DVD movie ''

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''. She later went by Miss Krystal and recorded an album titled ''Hip-Hop Soul, Vol. 1''. It was intended to be released in late 2002 but was shelved. In 2002, Harris played an art student in the

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TV movie called ''Save the Last Dance,'' based on the film of the same name. Set at an art school, Harris described the concept as "the next ''Fame''". The film was meant to serve as a series pilot, but it was not picked up. She was the lead singer on

's 2012–2013 tour. In July 2013 she started performing as Krystal Peterson & the Queen City Band. They released an EP on iTunes named ''Spell''.

Personal life

Harris married Daniel Peterson and they settled in

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, Ohio. Peterson is the drummer for her band.

Discography

Albums

* '' Me & My Piano'' (2001) * ''Miss Krystal Presents Hip-Hop Soul, Vol. 1'' (Never released) * ''Spell'' (2013) as Krystal Peterson & The Queen City Band

Soundtracks

* ''

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'' soundtrack (2001) * ''

'' soundtrack (2002)

Singles

* "My Religion" (2000) * "Supergirl!" (2001) * "Love is a Beautiful Thing" (2001) * "The Kid in You" (2002)

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Harris, Krystal 1981 births Living people 20th-century American women singers 21st-century American women singers 21st-century American women pianists 21st-century American pianists American women pop singers Musicians from Anderson, Indiana Writers from Anderson, Indiana 20th-century American singers 21st-century American singers