Julie Christensen (born January 21, 1956) is an American singer and songwriter.Noted for her versatility, Christensen's music has been described as conveying "the beauty of suffering with a subtlety that cannot be faked."She has released five albums as a solo artist, and in January 2016 released The Cardinal with her band, Stone Cupid. Christensen, a founding member of the Divine Horsemen, has toured extensively with Leonard Cohen.She has performed with artists including Todd Rundgren, Iggy Pop, Public Image Limited, Van Dyke Parks, John Doe, Exene Cervenka, and k.d. lang.