Kristina Train has a voice for the ages — with a resume to match. Bruce Springsteen once told his fans that her Dark Black album was one of his favorites and that they needed to listen to her.

Vashon audiences will have a chance to hear this gifted singer-songwriter for themselves on September 18 at Vashon Center for the Arts. Sally talks with Kristina about the highlights of her remarkable career, her musical range, and the challenges of being a singer-songwriter in today’s changing music industry.

Her accomplishments include being hand-picked by Herbie Hancock to join his band, earning a sterling recommendation from Bruce Springsteen — she’s on his permanent playlist — and collaborating with Dr. Dre, among many other highlights.

The Savannah-bred, Nashville-based singer began her career at Blue Note Records as the last artist signed by legendary producer Arif Mardin. Since then, she has forged her own path across Americana, country, jazz, and pop.

Train has five critically acclaimed albums to her credit, beginning with her 2009 debut, Spilt Milk, followed by Dark Black on Mercury Records, Rayon City, and 2022’s Body Pressure. Her newest release, County Line, came out in 2026 and is a rich, melodic collection inspired by country music.

Train: A Springsteen favorite with a voice for the ages

Kristina Train has a voice for the ages — with a resume to match. Bruce Springsteen once told his fans that her Dark Blackalbum was one of his favorites and that they needed to listen to her. Vashon audiences will have a chance to hear this gifted singer-songwriter for themselves on September 18 at Vashon Center for the Arts. Sally talks with Kristina about the highlights of her remarkable career, her musical range, and the challenges of being a singer-songwriter in today’s changing music industry.

Her accomplishments include being hand-picked by Herbie Hancock to join his band, earning a sterling recommendation from Bruce Springsteen — she’s on his permanent playlist — and collaborating with Dr. Dre, among many other highlights.

The Savannah-bred, Nashville-based singer began her career at Blue Note Records as the last artist signed by legendary producer Arif Mardin. Since then, she has forged her own path across Americana, country, jazz, and pop.

Train has five critically acclaimed albums to her credit, beginning with her 2009 debut, Spilt Milk, followed by Dark Black on Mercury Records, Rayon City, and 2022’s Body Pressure. Her newest release, County Line, came out in 2026 and is a rich, melodic collection inspired by country music.