Linda Eder is an American singer and actress. She rose to fame in 1995 when she placed runner-up in the Broadway talent show "Star Search". She followed up that success with her 1998 debut album "And So Much More", which was released to both critical and commercial success. Since then, Eder has released 12 more albums, including a couple of Christmas records. In addition to her musical career, Eder is a successful stage musical actress, appearing in shows like "Jekyll & Hyde", "The Scarlet Pimpernel", "Crazy for You", and "The Mystery of Edwin Drood". She has been nominated for a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award, and has won the National Broadway Theatre award for Best Actress in a musical.