From humble beginnings on the Wikwemikong First Nations Reserve on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada to a successful career in Nashville, Crystal Shawanda has come a long way.
She started singing in public at six years old & has never looked back. Moving to Nashville at sixteen, she had the courage to knock on all the right doors & her journey as a successful singer/songwriter was launched.
Facing systemic racism & misogyny in here early years on the road, she carried on with an indomitable spirit.
Among her honours over the years, She performed at Barak Obama's inauguration & she's won Juno awards for her previous works. Her current album "Church House Blues" is nominated for the 2021 Juno Awards.
Her live tours are totally a family affair. Her husband Dwight is both her producer & full time lead guitarist. Their daughter four year old daughter not only travels with the band ....but is also a frequent guest with Mom & Dad on stage.
Hers is an awesome story....& I think You're gonna like it!