Crystal Shawanda, born July 26, 1983, in Wiikwemkoong First Nation, Manitoulin
Island, Ontario, Canada, is a singer known for her work in blues and country
music. She began performing at six and recorded her first album in Nashville at
thirteen. Shawanda's breakthrough came with her debut single "You Can Let Go" in
January 2008, which climbed rapidly on the Canadian Country Singles Chart. Her
debut album Dawn of a New Day was released in June 2008 and peaked at Number two
on the Canadian Country Albums chart. Shawanda shifted to blues music with
albums like The Whole World's Got ...