Joss Stone
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Joss Stone is an English soul and R&B singer and songwriter. At some point she sang as a backup singer of Britney Spears. Joss Stone grew up listening music performed by Dusty Springfield and Aretha Franklin and as a result, she developed a soulful style of singing. Which later would be one of the music industries sought after vocals.
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About
Joss Stone was born on April 11, 1987 in Dover, Kent, England, and spent her teenage years in Ashill, Devon. At a young age, she spent her time listening to soul music. Her break came when she was asked to appear on Star for a Night show on BBC Television singing "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" of Aretha Franklin.
To back her performance on the show, she immediately decided to fly out from England to audition in New York with S-Curve. After being signed by S-Curve Records, Joss Stone flew to Miami to record and work on with debut album The Soul Sessions which was released later on September 16, 2003. The album reached top 5 in the UK Top 75 albums and also made it to top 40 in the U.S. Billboard 200 Chart.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Brit Award | Best British Female Solo Artist |
| 2005 | Brit Award | Best British Urban Act |
| 2005 | Capital FM Award | Favourite UK Album for Mind, Body & Soul |
| 2004 | Platinum Europe Award | Month of June for The Soul Sessions |
| Year | Award | Nomination |
| 2005 | Grammy Award | Best New Artist |
| 2005 | Grammy Award | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "You Had Me" |
| 2005 | Grammy Award | Best Pop Vocal Album for "Mind, Body & Soul" |
| 2005 | Brit Award | Best British Breakthrough Act |
| 2005 | Mobo Award | UK Act of the Year |
| 2004 | Mobo Award | Best Album for "The Soul Sessions" |
| 2004 | Mobo Award | Best UK Act |
| 2004 | Mercury Music Prize Award | Album The Soul Sessions |
Certifications
| Year | Album | RIAA |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Soul Sessions | Certified 3x Platinum |
| 2004 | Mind, Body & Soul | Certified 3x Platinum |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Tracks | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Spoiled | 54
| Mind, Body & Soul |
News
Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour schedules for Joss Stone.
Announcements
- Joss Stone has been busy writing and recording her new album. Look for a brand new release from Joss in early 2007. Watch out for it!
- Look for Joss Stone playing the role of Angela in the new movie Eragon coming to theaters in December 2006 a Christmas release!
Discography
Albums
| Year | Cover | Title | Release Date | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 
| The Soul Sessions | September, 16, 2003 | S-curve |
| 2004 | 
| Mind, Body & Soul | September, 28, 2004 | S-Curve |
| 2007 | 
| Introducing Joss Stone | March 20, 2007 | Virgin |
Singles
| Year | Single | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Right to Be Wrong | February, 08, 2005 | EMI |
| 2005 | Spoiled | March, 14, 2005 | EMI/Relentless |
| 2004 | Super Duper Love | June, 15, 2004 | EMI |
| 2004 | You Had Me | November, 16, 2004 | EMI |
Compilations & Live Releases
| Year | Cover | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 
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| Hip-O Records |
| 2005 | 
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| CMH Records |
| 2005 | 
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| Wind-Up |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Joss Stone always performs barefoot.
- Joss Stone's nickname is Jossie.
- Joss Stone was chosen as the head spokeswoman for The Gap, replacing Sarah Jessica Parker.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Artist | Soul | R&B
