Christa Collins
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Christa Collins is an American vocalist. She is a singer who starred as a child in Disney productions. She is presently a singer-songwriter and the front woman for the rock'n roll band Woolly Bandits. She is also a designer for limited edition hair accessories and feather fascinators. She also participated in the first season of the American The X Factor
, making it to the judges' houses before being eliminated.
While on tour in Australia promoting her new CD, Christa’s mother, Denice, was tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver. After losing her mother, who was also her manager, Christa effectively left show business at age 16.
's favorite new band and album.
Christa Collins also sang "A Faded Picture" alongside Billy Corgan
(Smashing Pumpkins) at the 2009 memorial of Sky Saxon, The Seeds
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. During the Top 100 stage of the competition, Christa sang "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol along with group members Henri Bredouw, Hannah Jackson, Emma Henry, Ryan Sims, The Brewers, and Kyle Corr. Later, she was chosen to be one of the eight acts for the "over-30s" category that would advance to the judges' houses. For one of her performances at the judges' houses stage, she sang "No Surprises" by Radiohead. However, she did not pass through to the top 17.
The X Factor (U.S.)
The X Factor is an American television music competition to find new singing talent. The show is produced by creator Simon Cowell's company SYCOtv. It premiered on September 21, 2011 on Fox....
, making it to the judges' houses before being eliminated.
In Disney
As Disney's first ever child recording artist and a prototype for a multimillion dollar marketing campaign, launched by a newly formed Disney Records, Christa Larson released Minnie 'n Me: Songs Just for Girls in 1990. She performed in a guest appearance on Michael Jackson's "Heal the World" in 1991.While on tour in Australia promoting her new CD, Christa’s mother, Denice, was tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver. After losing her mother, who was also her manager, Christa effectively left show business at age 16.
In Woolly Bandits
After staying away from performances for a long time, Christa returned to the stage as the front woman of the rock 'n roll band Woolly Bandits. The band released "Woman of Mass Destruction" in 2009 to positive reviews and became KROQ radio DJ Rodney BingenheimerRodney Bingenheimer
Rodney Bingenheimer, born December 15, 1947, is a radio disc jockey on the long-running Los Angeles rock station KROQ who is notable for helping numerous iconic bands become successful in the American market. His contribution to the music business has been described as important...
's favorite new band and album.
Christa Collins also sang "A Faded Picture" alongside Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan
William Patrick "Billy" Corgan, Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional poet best known as the frontman and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins. Formed by Corgan and guitarist James Iha in Chicago, Illinois in 1987, the band quickly gained steam with the...
(Smashing Pumpkins) at the 2009 memorial of Sky Saxon, The Seeds
The Seeds
The Seeds were an American rock band. The group, whose repertoire spread between garage rock and acid rock, are considered one of the pioneers of punk rock.-History:...
founder.
In The X Factor
Collins applied for the first season of The X Factor USAThe X Factor (U.S.)
The X Factor is an American television music competition to find new singing talent. The show is produced by creator Simon Cowell's company SYCOtv. It premiered on September 21, 2011 on Fox....
. During the Top 100 stage of the competition, Christa sang "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol along with group members Henri Bredouw, Hannah Jackson, Emma Henry, Ryan Sims, The Brewers, and Kyle Corr. Later, she was chosen to be one of the eight acts for the "over-30s" category that would advance to the judges' houses. For one of her performances at the judges' houses stage, she sang "No Surprises" by Radiohead. However, she did not pass through to the top 17.
Albums
- 1990: Minnie 'n Me: Songs Just for Girls (Disney Records)
- 2009: Woman of Mass Destruction - with Woolly Bandits) (Citation Records)
Compilations
- 1991: Ending solo vocals on Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
's "Heal The WorldHeal the World"Heal the World" is a song from Michael Jackson's hit album, Dangerous, released in 1991. The music video features children living in countries suffering from unrest, especially Burundi. It is also one of only a handful of Michael Jackson's videos not to feature Jackson himself, the others being...
" (MJJ Productions Inc.,1991)