Kristin Mooney
| Kristin Mooney | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kristin Mooney |
| Born | April 28, 1963 |
| Origin | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Genres | Pop rock, Folk rock, Americana |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress, model |
| Instruments | Vocals, acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 1985-present |
| Labels | Egg Records (1998), Sin-City Records (2004), Tinderbox Music (2007) |
| Associated acts | Peter Himmelman, Martin Zellar |
| Website | |
Kristin Mooney is an American pop music, folk rock and Americana singer and songwriter. She first began performing professionally in college. After college she moved to Nashville, TN where she continued performing live and started working as a session musician. Upon returning to MN in 1989 Mooney began working with various MN musicians including Peter Himmelman, Martin Zellar, Beat The Clock, John Munson and George Scot McKelvey.
Mooney’s solo debut, titled Living Alone, was released in 1998. The self-titled Kristin Mooney, came out in 2004. Mooney’s third CD, titled Hydroplane, was released in 2007.
Mooney sang harmonies with Keith Richards, Norah Jones, Steve Earle, John Doe, Jim James, Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale and Jay Farrar as a member of the "house band" for the Return to Sin City—A Tribute to Gram Parsons DVD. Mooney's voice was often heard on the CBS drama Judging Amy with music written and performed by longtime collaborator Peter Himmelman.
Mooney currently lives with her husband, Eric Heywood, in Los Angeles, California.
Discography
- Studio albums
- 1998: Living Alone
- 2004: Kristin Mooney
- 2007: Hydroplane