Bio

Look up chanteuse, and you just might find Kristen’s picture. Her voice is reminiscent of classic jazz singers, but the songs are edgy and smart and cut right across the lines in an interesting way. Since the release of her first full length album, "Love Letters from a Fool" in May of 2006 Cothron has been touring regionally and is currently celebrating the release of her music video, "Dangerous." Fans can purchase the album at any Middle TN Borders Books & Music, at live shows, and online at www.KristenCothron.com or www.myspace.com/KristenCothron. [i] What people are saying about Cothron's latest CD, “Love Letters from a Fool”[/i] [i][b]Performing Songwriter Magazine[/b][/i] asks: "Have you been searching for music's next bold bad girl? Cothron is the buried treasure you're seeking!" [b][i]Music Row Magazine[/i][/b] says “Count me in." - [i][b]The Memphis Playbook[/b][/i] says "...Tougher than Fiona Apple, edgier than Norah Jones, Cothron combines cabaret and indie rock as well as anyone since Elvis Costello." [b][i]South Eastern Performer Magazine[/i][/b] says: "Cothron has a way with words that put fellow sirens Fiona Apple and Norah Jones to shame...An artist of her ability deserves as much support as possible." [i][b]The Nashville Scene[/b][/i] says "Cothron uses her jazz trained alto to bring unusual dynamics to well-written, confessional material" [i][b]BluesBunny.com[/b][/i] says“…this is one ‘dame’ you definitely wouldn’t mind walking into your gin joint!” [i][b]The Leo (Louisville, KY)[/b][/i] says “Nothing foolish about this. Cothron has depth and an elegant beauty that flows smoothly and seamlessly through each track. She exhibits passion and lust as if it is all she knows." [i][b]Enigma[/b][/i] says “Genre mixing with a hint of southern mysticism throughout, Cothron does a good strong woman as well as she does a sensitive woman…Cothron’s ability to make introspective and prospective music is her strongest trait and is just as important as her voice."