Krista Marie was born into a musical family in the small, country town of Batavia, New York. Her father was a world renowned, classical accordionist and concert pianist. Her mother taught voice and piano lessons, while also working side by side with Krista’s father, in their family owned business, Pat’s Meat Market. At a very young age, Krista began performing at school, joined the children’s choir, won statewide vocal and dance competitions and competed in numerous 4-H horse shows. As a teen, her love of music and “horsepower” continued to grow hand in hand. Working summers at the local theme park, Six Flags Darien Lake, as a country singer/dancer, Krista managed to save enough money to buy her first motorcycle at age 15. She also tried her hand at racing mini stock cars, snowmobiles and, eventually, ATV’s.

After studying musical theater in NYC, Krista moved west to L.A. where she earned her membership in the Screen Actors Guild appearing in various film, television and commercial productions. Krista went on to become a stunt woman, while continuing to focus on her songwriting.

Determined to make music a full time endeavor, Krista relocated to Nashville in 2003. After co-writing, producing and self-funding her own first independent album, on her maxed out credit card, she was signed to a publishing deal at EMI Nashville, in 2007. Not long after, she was releasing her first single on Broken Bow Records and shot the music video to “Tomboy”, featuring Ashley Force-Hood (NHRA Champ). Krista’s musical talents and background in the motorsports world have offered her amazingly unique opportunities. In fact, “Drive It Like I Stole It”, which she co-wrote and performed, was the official ESPN, NHRA Drag Racing theme song for the 2009 season.

A pick up truck kinda gal… Dirt, mud & high speed is where KM feels most at home, when not on stage. In the spring of 2008, Krista had a near fatal crash while racing the ATVA National Motocross Circuit. The incident left her with 11 broken bones, and a lacerated liver, including 4 spinal fractures, 4 broken ribs, collar bone, wrist & femur. Dr.'s were unsure if she'd walk again. She laughs and says she now has “after market” parts with a titanium rod through her right femur bone, screws & a filter… Still enjoying her throttle time, KM rides her Yamaha 450 ATV, GSXR sports bike & V-Rod Muscle (Harley-Davidson).

Almost seven years after her nearly fatal crash @ Muddy Creek Motocross track, during an ATVA National, Krista is now training to compete at the Loretta Lynn's National race this summer 2015! This will be her FIRST run back since the wreck! "My bar of success has changed. I know I can't go out there & expect to cross the finish line first... I have been on the road with my music career & everyone competeing has been out there year after year, training & riding since my wreck... but I am going to train my hardest & crossing the finsih line & getting back out there is a true "win" for me!"

Fall of 2010, Krista co-wrote what became a Billboard top 20 country hit, “Home Sweet Home” and became one third of the group, THE FARM. Signed to Warner Brothers / Elektra Records, the country trio performed hundreds of shows nationally & internationally within the first 3 years of their record deal. Krista says that some of the highlighted & most memorable moments so far have been playing for the troops in the middle east (Qatar military base), CMC Rocks The Hunter – (Sydney, Australia), Stagecoach Music Festival, multiple performances at The Grand Ole Opry and at the world famous Ryman Auditorium. They have had the honor of singing the national anthem for professional NFL, MLB and NHL games. THE FARM has had numerous television & red carpet appearances on CMT, ACM’s CMA’s, FOX network and were nominated for an ACA award as new artist of the year. You can check out their music & upcoming concert schedule @ www.TheFarmMusic.com !

In 2014 Krista Marie Oswald co-founded FONTANEL RECORDS, with here husband Marc Oswald. She saw it as an opportunity to give back to the amazingly talented employees at Fontanel. Krista produced their debut album, “Fontanel Family Christmas,” with a second album coming soon, which will consist of original music, written & recorded by the Fontanel staff members.

Currently, MASTERS MARIE is Krista’s other newly founded project & creative pride & joy. She & the late AJ Masters recently released their debut www.JazzicalBlues.com album, titled “Live Laugh Love.” After AJ’s unexpected passing this year, Krista, Tom Shinness, Michael Morton & PT Houston decided to carry on with the music & are now performing the MASTERS MARIE Sunday Series most Sundays from 2-5 PM at The Natchez Hills Winery @ www.FONTANEL.com They perform originals as well as covering classics & standards with their own musical twist. Featured instruments are Harp-guitar, flute, cello, double mandolin & percussion. You can find more on their music & concert schedule at www.MastersMarie.com