Krystal Marie Peterson (née Harris; November 7, 1981) is an American former singer-songwriter and pianist known for her 2001 single "Supergirl!" which was featured on the soundtrack for ''The Princess Diaries'' and on her debut album '' Me & My Piano''.

Career

On June 5, 2001, Harris released her debut album '' Me & My Piano''. The album featured the single "Supergirl!", which was also prominently featured on Disney's ''The Princess Diaries'' soundtrack. The album also features the song "Love Is a Beautiful Thing", which was later used in the film ''

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'' and appeared on its soundtrack. That year, she toured as the opening act for the

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on The Black & Blue Tour. In 2002, Harris appeared on

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's '' The Country Bears'' soundtrack with the song "The Kid in You" and made a cameo in the movie itself. She also guest-starred as the lead role in the ''

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'' episode 9x16: "A Song for My Father". 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. In 2003, Harris provided the singing voice for Velma at the end of the direct-to-video movie '' Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire''. She was the lead singer on

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's 2012–2013 tour. In July 2013 she started performing as Krystal Peterson & the Queen City Band. They released an EP on iTunes titled ''Spell''. This was Harris's final release to date.

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) * ''Spell'' (2013) as Krystal Peterson & The Queen City Band

Soundtracks

* '' Princess Diaries'' soundtrack (2001) * ''

'' soundtrack (2001) * '' The Country Bears'' soundtrack (2002)

Singles

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

References

External links

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