Jewel
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Jewel Kilcher is a singer songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and author. Her birth name is spelled "Jule", but was changed for her entertainment career. She is better known as simply Jewel.
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About
Jewel was born in Payson, Utah, on May 23 1974. She grew up in rural Alaska with her mother, father and two brothers. Her parents Lenedra and Atz Kilcher were both artists and her childhood was surrounded with art ranging from poetry, visual arts and above all music. Jewel joined the family act and started singing folk music at the age of six, in bars and clubs throughout Alaska. Her singing was soon followed by yodeling which has been part of the Kilcher family tradition for generations.Jewel spent her junior and senior high school years at the Interlochen Fine Arts Academy in Michigan as a voice major. She wasn't interested in pursuing higher education and had no real passion for anything besides writing poetry. Jewel soon began writing poetry by day and singing with local musicians by night. She began to land gigs and performed in coffee houses at first. She continued working at these small shows, until someone noticed her and mentioned her to an executive at Atlantic Records in Los Angeles. She recorded four live singles that she had written over the last few years. To promote her upcoming album, she continued to tour coffee houses until Pieces Of You was released in February 1995. Her ability to achieve success paid off in the end. "Who Will Save Your Soul" made it to No.11, and "You Were Meant For Me" peaked at No.2, with the album going platinum three times over. Jewel received three Grammy Award nominations. She is a fine example of how small changes can make a big impact on one's future. With a bit of luck, self-confidence and determination, Jewel was able to turn her life into a success.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | San Diego Music Award | Best Acoustic |
| 1994 | San Diego Music Award | Best New Artist |
| 1995 | San Diego Music Award | Best Acoustic |
| 1995 | San Diego Music Award | Artist of The Year |
| 1995 | San Diego Music Award | Album Of the Year for Pieces Of You |
| 1996 | San Diego Music Award | Artist of The Year |
| 1997 | MTV Video Music Award | Best Female Video for "You Were Meant For Me" |
| 1997 | American Music Award | Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist |
| 1999 | Blockbuster Award | Favorite Female Artist Modern Rock |
| 1999 | Audie Award | Best Spoken Word Album A Night Without Armor |
| 1999 | Governor's Award | Los Angeles NARAS Chapter Songwriting Awards |
| 2003 | Radio Music Award | Best Hook Up Song for "Intuition" |
| 2003 | Regis and Kelly Awards | Favorite Musical Guest |
Certifications
| Album | Certification |
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| Pieces Of You | Certified 12x Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified 8x Platinum in Canada | |
| Certified 6x Platinum in Philippines | |
| Certified 3x Platinum in Indonesia | |
| Certified 6x Platinum in Australia | |
| Spirit | Certified 4x Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified 5x Platinum in Canada | |
| Certified 4x Platinum in Philippines | |
| Certified 5x Platinum in Indonesia | |
| Certified 3x Platinum in Australia | |
| Joy: A Holiday Collection | Certified Platinum in U.S |
| Certified 2x Platinum in Philippines | |
| Certified Platinum in Indonesia | |
| This Way | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified Platinum in Canada | |
| Certified 3x Platinum in Philippines | |
| Certified Platinum in Australia | |
| 0304 | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified Gold in Canada | |
| Certified 5x Platinum in Philippines | |
| Certified 4x Platinum in Indonesia | |
| Certified 3x Platinum in Australia | |
| Goodbye Alice in Wonderland | Certified Silver in Philippines |
| Certified Gold in Indonesia |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Adult Contemporary | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
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| 1996 | Who Will Save Your Soul | 29 | 11 | Pieces Of You |
| 1997 | You Were Meant For Me | 1 | Pieces Of You | |
| 1997 | Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me | 4 | 2 | Pieces Of You |
| 1999 | Hands | 7 | 6 | Spirit |
| 1999 | Down So Long | 59 | Spirit | |
| 2002 | Standing Still | 19 | 25 | This Way |
| 2003 | Intuition | 20 | 0304 | |
| 2006 | Again And Again | 37 | 80 | Goodbye Alice in Wonderland |
News
Tours & Concerts
November 7, 2006 - Turning Stone Casino Verona, NY
November 8, 2006 - Merrill Auditorium Portland, Maine
November 9, 2006 - Providence Performing Arts Center Providence, RI
November 10, 2006 - Palace Theatre Albany, New York
November 11, 2006 - Foxwoods Casino Mashantucket, CT
November 12, 2006 - North Fork Theatre Westbury, NY
November 18, 2006 - Hippodrome Theatre Baltimore, MD
November 19, 2006 - Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts Newport News, VA
November 20, 2006 - Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ
November 21, 2006 - Calvin Theatre Northhampton, MA
November 23, 2006 - Casino Rama Entertainment Centre Orillia,On
November 24, 2006 - Seneca Niagara Casino Theatre Niagara Falls, NY
November 25, 2006 - Emerald Theatre Mt. Clemens, MI
November 26, 2006 - Northern Lights Theatre Milwaukee, WI
November 28, 2006 - Rialto Square Theatre Joliet, IL
December 2, 2006 - Borgata Atlantic City, NJ
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Release Date | Label | Album |
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| 1995 | Who Will Save Your Soul | June 4, 1996 | Atlantic Records | Pieces Of You |
| 1997 | You Were Meant For Me | November 12, 1996 | Atlantic Records | Pieces Of You |
| 1997 | Morning Song | November 3, 1997 | Atlantic Records | Pieces Of You |
| 1998 | Foolish Games | June 30, 1998 | Atlantic Records | Pieces Of You |
| 1998 | Hands | November 1998 | Atlantic Records | Spirit |
| 1999 | Down So Long | April 13, 1999 | Atlantic Records | Spirit |
| 1999 | Jupiter (Swallow the Moon) | August 17, 1999 | Atlantic Records | Spirit |
| 1999 | What's Simple Is True | Autumn 1999 | Atlantic Records | Spirit |
| 1999 | Life Uncommon | October 12, 1999 | Atlantic Records | Spirit |
| 2001 | Standing Still | November 06, 2001 | Atlantic Records | This Way |
| 2002 | Break Me | 2001 | Atlantic Records | This Way |
| 2002 | Serve The Ego | September 24, 2002 | Atlantic Records | This Way |
| 2003 | Intuition | May 13, 2003 | Atlantic Records | 0304 |
| 2003 | Stand | October 14, 2003 | Atlantic Records | 0304 |
| 2003 | 2 Become 1 | December 16, 2003 | Atlantic Records | 0304 |
| 2006 | Again And Again | April 25, 2006 | Atlantic Records | Goodbye Alice In Wonderland |
| 2006 | Good Day | July 2006 | Atlantic Records | Goodbye Alice In Wonderland |
Compilations & Live Releases
| Year | Album | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 
| The Craft | Columbia Records |
| 1999 | 
| The Absolute Hits | Atlantic Label |
| 2000 | 
| Woodstock 99 Vol. 2: Blue Album | Hybrid/Epic |
| 2001 | 
| Dancin With Thunder: The Official Music Of PBR | Epic |
| 2002 | 
| Legacy: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac's Rumours | Atlantic |
Other artists
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Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- She is Alaska's most famous artist.
- Attended the world renowned Interlochen Arts Academy, an exclusive boarding school, in Interlochen, Michigan.
- Album Pieces Of You has sold over 10 million copies.
- Had a TV commercial for L'Oreal Paris' Feria multi-faceted hair colour.
- She learned to play guitar at age 16.
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Categories: Artist | Alternative | Pop
