Tristan Prettyman

Tristan Prettyman is a singer-songwriter and former "Roxy" model from San Diego, California. She is signed to Virgin Records, released her first major label album, "t w e n t y t h r e e", on August 2, 2005 and is promoting her sophomore album "Hello...x", which was released on April 25, 2008. Taking advantage of the town's proximity to the ocean, she took surfing as an elective at her junior high at the age of 12. She competed in the National Scholastic Surfing Association High School Division and earned fifth place in the state title while still in middle school. She took a liking to the music of Ani Difranco, Joni Mitchell, Jack Johnson, and her father's old acoustic guitar allowed Tristan the chance to learn an instrument and hone her songwriting skills. She began playing in clubs and bars throughout San Diego County before being invited to join fellow San Diegan, Jason Mraz, on his national tour. The two dated and split up in 2006.