Over the years, Kristi has built a multifaceted musical life.  She performs both as a solo artist and alongside her husband, Josh Grider, where her warm harmonies and intuitive musicality elevate every collaboration.  Known for her clear, heartfelt voice and her ability to bring emotional honesty to each performance, she crafts songs that are reflective, uplifting, and deeply rooted in personal experience.

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Her EP All Right showcases her melodic sensibility and her gift for turning life's quiet moments into art.  Kristi writes with a balance of vulnerability and confidence, blending introspection with a reassuring sense of hope.  Her background in teaching further informs her work, adding patience, care, and clarity to her creative approach.

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Beyond the stage, Kristi is dedicated to nurturing young musicians as a piano teacher, sharing her love of melody and encouraging students to find their own expressive voices.  Her commitment to community, family, and authenticity is woven through everything she does - both in her music and in the relationships she builds along the way.

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Onstage, Kristi carries a warm and calming presence. Whether leading a song or adding harmonies that glow from within, she creates a connection that feels genuine and grounded.  As a singer, songwriter, educator, and collaborator, Kristi Grider continues to bring grace, heart, and quiet power to the modern Americana landscape.