CRYSTAL YATES
ARTIST/WRITER

powerful...inspiring... ..magical...

These are just some of the words used to describe the voice and music of Crystal Yates, a recording artist and singer/songwriter from McKinney, TX. Being in the music industry for nearly 15 years, Crystal is no stranger to writing, performing, and recording, having played across the US and Western Europe in the last 5 years. Crystal is a frequent songwriter, with not only her own original writing but also collaborations with #1 Country writer and CMA award winner Don Poythress, Dove Award winning songwriter Jennie Lee Riddle, Nashville songwriter and producer,Michael Farren, and others. "They are all based on love, life, and relationships." says Crystal. "I write from my heart and what I have experienced and learned".

Since the release of her 2011 project, "Love Wins", the response has been phenomenal, and Crystal has since been a featured performer at the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, The Wildflower Singer/Songwriter Festival, Good Morning Texas, Texas Independent Music Expo, and many more.

Her newest release, "Live At LoneStar Wine Cellars" can be found on iTunes, Amazon, and all other digital music outlets.