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Jewel Kilcher^[1] (born May 23, 1974)^[2] is an American singer, songwriter, actress, poet and philanthropist, generally known just by her first name, Jewel.^[3] She has received three Grammy Award nominations. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... A dead link or broken link is a link on the world wide web that points to a webpage or server that is permanently unavailable. ... This article is about the R&B singer. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (848x1350, 139 KB) Summary Subject: Jewel (singer) Singer-songwriter Source page URL:: http://www. ... is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Payson is a city in Utah County, Utah, in the United States. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Homer is a town located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. ... Official language(s) None[1] Spoken language(s) English 85. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... Folk music can have a number of different meanings, including: Traditional music: The original meaning of the term folk music was synonymous with the term Traditional music, also often including World Music and Roots music; the term Traditional music was given its more specific meaning to distinguish it from the... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... For the UK magazine, see Guitarist (magazine). ... The poor poet A poet is a person who writes poetry. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, or reputation to a charitable cause. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... Harry Belafonte singing, photograph by C. van Vechten Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Warner Bros. ... is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... The poor poet A poet is a person who writes poetry. ... A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, or reputation to a charitable cause. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Early years

Jewel was born in Payson, Utah ^[4] to Atz Kilcher, of Swiss-German origin, and Lenedra Carroll of Irish descent.^[5] She is the cousin of actress Q'Orianka Kilcher. She spent most of her young life in Homer, Alaska, living with her father.^[6] The home she grew up in did not have indoor plumbing; it had a simple outhouse instead.^[7] She and her father sometimes earned a living by singing in bars and taverns. It was from these experiences she learned to yodel, a quality demonstrated in many of her songs. Her father was a Mormon, but they stopped attending the church shortly before she turned eight.^[8] Yule Kilcher, her grandfather, was a state senator involved in drafting Alaska's constitution for its admission into a state from a territory in 1959 ^[9] Payson is the name of several places in the United States: Payson, Arizona Payson, Illinois Payson, Utah This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Swiss German (Schweizerdeutsch, SchwyzerdÃ¼tsch, SchwiizertÃ¼Ã¼tsch, Schwizertitsch) is any of the Alemannic dialects spoken in Switzerland. ... Kilcher in The New World, 2005 QOrianka Waira Qoiana Kilcher (born February 11, 1990) is an American singer and actress. ... Homer is a town located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. ... Official language(s) None[1] Spoken language(s) English 85. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Outhouse near Crabapple Lake, United States, with wafer board walls, and a fiberglass ceiling An outhouse, (also known as a privy, kybo, jakes or earth-closet) usually refers to a type of toilet in a small structure separate from the main building which does not have a flush or sewer... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the history and use of the word Mormon. For information about the religious beliefs and culture of Mormons, see Mormonism. ... Official language(s) None[1] Spoken language(s) English 85. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

During high school, Jewel was known to spell her name "Jule" or "Juel," but she attributes this to simply playing with her name.^[10] For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ...

Jewel learned to play the guitar while on scholarship at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan, where she majored in operatic voice. She started writing songs at the age of seventeen.^[11] For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... This article is about scholarship (noun) and scholarship as a form of financial aid. ... The Interlochen Center for the Arts is an arts institution located in Interlochen, Michigan, USA, on a 1,200 acre (5 kmÂ²) campus, roughly 15 miles southwest of Traverse City. ... Interlochen is an unincorporated community within Green Lake Township, Grand Traverse County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... For other uses, see Song (disambiguation). ...

For a time, she was poverty-stricken and lived in her van while traveling about the country busking and doing small gigs.^[12] She gained some recognition by singing at the Innerchange Coffeehouse and Java Joe's in San Diego, California.^[13] Her friend Steve Poltz's band, The Rugburns, played the same venues.^[14] Jewel later collaborated with Poltz on some of her songs, including " You Were Meant For Me." (He also appeared in the second, best-known, video for this song.) The Rugburns opened for Jewel on her Tiny Lights tour in 1997. Poltz appeared in Jewel's band on the Spirit World Tour 1999 playing guitar.^[15] A boy from an East Cipinang trash dump slum in Jakarta, Indonesia shows what he found. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic - President George Walker Bush (R) - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Busking is the practice of doing live performances in public places to entertain people, usually to solicit donations and tips. ... â€œSan Diegoâ€ redirects here. ... Steve Poltz is a singer-songwriter and guitar player in San Diego, California. ... The Rugburns was an American musical group originally formed by Steve Poltz and Robert Driscoll. ... You Were Meant for Me is a folk pop song written by Jewel and Steve Poltz and performed by Jewel on her first album, Pieces of You. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ...

Music career

Early

In 1993, Michael Balzary (better known by the stage name – Flea) of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers met Jewel after he saw her perform at a local cafe. He went back to her van where she was living, where she sang a few of her songs to him. He described her singing voice as being "beautiful" and "breathtaking".^[16] It was at these coffeehouse appearances that she was discovered by Atlantic Records.^[17] She cut her debut album, Pieces of You, when she was nineteen and it was released in 1995.^[18] Part of the album was cut live at the Innerchange Coffeehouse in San Diego where she had risen to local fame. The album stayed on the Billboard 200 for an impressive two years, reaching number four at its peak.^[19] The album spawned the Top 10 hits "You Were Meant for Me", "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Foolish Games." The album was a huge success and eventually sold over 12 million copies in the U.S. alone, more than all of her subsequent albums put together.^[20] For other uses, see Flea (disambiguation) Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16, 1962 in Melbourne, Australia), better known by his nickname/stage name Flea, is an Australian-American bassist for the alternative rock/funk rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and a frequent session musician for other music acts. ... Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Pieces of You is the debut album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... You Were Meant for Me is a folk pop song written by Jewel and Steve Poltz and performed by Jewel on her first album, Pieces of You. ... Who Will Save Your Soul is a song by singer/songwriter Jewel. ... Single Information Foolish Games was Jewelâ€™s third/fourth and final single taken from her debut album. ...

Peak

Due to her successes, she was chosen to sing the American national anthem at the opening of the Super Bowl in January 1998 in San Diego.^[21] She was introduced as "San Diego's own Jewel!" However, she was criticized for lip-syncing the anthem to a pre-recording. This was especially noticeable due to her missing her cue and not mouthing the first words. The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States, with lyrics written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key. ... Date January 25, 1998 Stadium Qualcomm Stadium City San Diego MVP Terrell Davis, Running back Favorite Packers by 11 1/2 National anthem Jewel Coin toss Joe Gibbs, Doug Williams, Eddie Robinson Referee Ed Hochuli Halftime show Boyz II Men, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Tops Attendance 68... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

In November 1998, Jewel released her second album, Spirit. The album peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 4 million copies in the U.S. The songs "Hands" and "Down So Long" hit the Top 10. Other singles followed, a new version of "Jupiter (Swallow The Moon), "What's Simple Is True", the theme song to her upcoming movie, and the charity single "Life Uncommon".^[22] Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Spirit is the second album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 1998 (see 1998 in music). ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

A year later, In November 1999, Jewel released Joy: A Holiday Collection. The album sold over a million copies and peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200. She released a cover of "Joy to the World" from the album.^[23] This article is about the year. ... Joy: A Holiday Collection is the third album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music). ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... Joy to the World is one of the best-known and best-loved of Christmas carols. ...

In November 2001, the album This Way was released. The album peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 1 million copies in the U.S., standing as her most critically acclaimed album to date. Jewel hit the Top 10 with the song "Standing Still" and the Top 40 with the song "Break Me". Other singles released were "This Way" and "Serve The Ego", the latter giving Jewel her first number one club hit.^[24] Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... This Way is the third album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 2001 (see 2001 in music). ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

Late career

In 2003 Jewel released her album 0304. She writes in her liner notes, "I wanted to make a record that was a modern interpretation of big band music. A record that was lyric driven, like Cole Porter, that also had a lot of swing. And a lot of it is thanks to Lester, because when I told him I wanted to make a record that combined dance, urban and folk music, he didn't look at me like I was crazy." While some fans considered 0304 an innovative album that held to the tradition of her previous albums, others felt that it was too much of a change from the style of her older albums. Following the limited success of "Serve the Ego", Jewel moved to a more pop-oriented sound with the release of her single, "Intuition." The song, which strays from her usual folk style with simple guitar instrumentation, starts off with a French accordion and experiments with pop beats using synthesizers. The song was successful, reaching #5 on the Billboard Adult Top 40. However, a number of Jewel's fans criticized her for abandoning her traditional folk style in exchange for a new pop sound. Accusations of "selling out" for personal gain, among other things, were made. Despite the different sound style, the song is lyrically similar to her previous work. It has a number of references to culture, including mentioning celebrities such as pop star Jennifer Lopez, model Kate Moss, magazines, film culture and commercialism. ^[25] Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 0304 is the fourth album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 2003 (see 2003 in music). ... Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 â€“ October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Peru, Indiana. ... 0304 is the fourth album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 2003 (see 2003 in music). ...

On May 2, 2006, Jewel released her sixth album, Goodbye Alice In Wonderland. The album received mixed reviews, but still managed to debut at #8 on the Billboard Albums Chart.^[26] The album sold 82,000 copies in its first week out.^[27] The lead single "Again and Again" has had moderate success on Top 40 Radio, peaking at #16.^[28] The second single, "Good Day", was released to radio in late June but failed to gain any traction on the radio airplay charts. Recently, a video for "Stephenville, TX", her next single, has been seen on Yahoo! Launch.^[29] This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Stephenville, TX is a double A-sided single with Only One Too (released to clubs only). ...

As of December 2006, the album barely sold 270,000 copies.^[30] It is notable in that it is the only Jewel album to not achieve Gold certification, even though it is one of her best albums. As one music critic, Timothy Duggan, notes: "This album showcases Jewel's unique talent as a lyricist, alongside a definite growth in her musicianship. It is what 'Pieces of You' might have been had Jewel had the musical knowledge then that she has now. A very satisfying work, all in all."^[31] It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with RIAA certification. ...

Currently, Jewel has released a video for the new song "Quest for Love" as the lead single from the new movie Arthur and the Invisibles. The song is only available on the soundtrack for Arthur and the Invisibles, which was released January 2007.^[32] Arthur and the Invisibles is a part animated, part live action adaptation of the book by Luc Besson who is directing the film himself. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...

In early February 2007, Jewel made a promotional appearance on the T in Boston for the Verizon Yellow Pages, playing songs on a moving subway car and then doing an hour-long acoustic concert in South Station for a large crowd of adoring fans. In an interview with the Boston Globe, Jewel confirmed that she is no longer affiliated with a record label, confirming rumors that Atlantic Records failed to renew her contract after the lackluster sales of her latest album. She also hinted that she would like to do a country album next.^[33] Jewel's album is predicted to be out (at least a single on the radio) by the end of 2007. She is working with John Rich of Big & Rich fame. He says that she is "probably one of the greatest American singer-songwriters we have had." He also said that "every label in Nashville" is talking to her now. ^[34] The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts [2] formed in 1964 to finance and operate most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area. ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area - City 232. ... This article or section should include material from Bell Atlantic This article or section should include material from GTE Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is a local exchange telephone company formed by the merger of Bell Atlantic, a former Bell Operating Company, and GTE, which was the largest independant local exchange... South Station front entrance. ... The Boston Globe is the most widely-circulated daily newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts and in the greater New England region. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Film and theater

Jewel starred in the 1999 Ang Lee film Ride with the Devil.^[35] Jewel also starred as Dorothy in the 1995 "Dreams Come True" production of "The Wizard of Oz" (available on VHS).^[36] This article is about the year. ... Ang Lee (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) (born October 23, 1954) is an Academy-Award winning film director from the Republic of China (Taiwan). ... Ride With the Devil is a 1999 American Civil War drama directed by Ang Lee. ...

Television

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Minor

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Writing

Jewel published a book of poetry titled A Night Without Armor in 1998. Although it sold over 1 million copies and was a New York Times Bestseller, it received mixed reviews.^[46] Jewel went on to write an autobiography titled Chasing Down the Dawn in 2000. Chasing Down The Dawn was a collection of diary entries and musings detailing her life growing up in Alaska, her struggle to learn her craft and life on the road.^[47] Jewel was scheduled to release a third book called Love Poems which was supposed to be an extremely intimate portrayal of her relationship with her boyfriend Ty Murray. It was canceled several months before release because Jewel was worried about Ty's mother's reaction to her intimate confessions.^[48] This article is about the art form. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Cover of the first English edition of 1793 of Benjamin Franklins autobiography. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Official language(s) None[1] Spoken language(s) English 85. ... Ty Murray was born October 11th, 1969 in Phoenix, Arizona. ...

Philanthropy

In 1995 Jewel Kilcher performed in The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True a musical performance of the popular story at Lincoln Center to benefit the Children's Defense Fund. The performance was originally broadcast on Turner Network Television (TNT), and issued on CD and video in 1996. The Childrens Defense Fund is a child advocacy group. ...

She formed a non-profit organization called Higher Ground For Humanity with her mother Lenedra J. Carroll and her older brother Shane Kilcher. The organization's main focus became access to clean water in developing countries after The Clearwater Project was launched in 1999. The organization's focus is education, sustainable improvements, and building alliances with like-minded organizations.^[49] The Clearwater Project has taken on projects in South America, Central America, India, and Africa, building wells and water filtration systems. One such project was the reactivation of construction of a well through the use of a solar powered pump for the benefit of the Maasai people in the Sukenia region of Tanzania, Africa. Before Clearwater's involvement villagers were walking as much as 10 hours a day to fetch clean water. Other projects have taken place in Malakkara, India, Gualcea, Honduras, Sisoguichi, Mexico, and Bangladesh.^[50] Jewel donates a portion of her income to the organization and often holds events to benefit the organization.^[51] The organization tends to parallel the career of Jewel since she provides the majority of the organization's funding. As of 2005, the activities of the organization were reduced. In September, 2006, as part of Lifetime Television's Stop Breast Cancer for Life campaign, Jewel delivered more than 12 million petition signatures to Capitol Hill, urging Congress to pass the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2005 (S 910/HR1849). The bill would ban the practice of "drive-through" mastectomies, when women are forced to leave the hospital just hours after their surgeries and before they are ready to go home.^[52] A non-profit organization (often called non-profit org or simply non-profit or not-for-profit) can be seen as an organization that doesnt have a goal to make a profit. ... Higher Ground for Humanity is a non-profit organization located in Carlsbad, California. ... This article is about the year. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... For other uses, see Central America (disambiguation). ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Cable tool water well drilling rig in Kimball, West Virginia. ... Solar power describes a number of methods of harnessing energy from the light of the sun. ... Languages Maa (É”l Maa) Religions Monotheism Christianity Related ethnic groups Samburu The Maasai are an indigenous African ethnic group of semi-nomadic people located in Kenya and northern Tanzania. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Income, generally defined, is the money that is received as a result of the normal business activities of an individual or a business. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

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Discography

This is the discography documenting albums and singles released by singer Jewel. ...

Albums

Pieces of You is the debut album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). ... Spirit is the second album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 1998 (see 1998 in music). ... Joy: A Holiday Collection is the third album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music). ... This Way is the third album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 2001 (see 2001 in music). ... 0304 is the fourth album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 2003 (see 2003 in music). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

DVDs

Books

Major tours

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Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... Who Will Save Your Soul is a song by singer/songwriter Jewel. ... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... The American Music Awards show is one of four annual major American music awards shows (the others being the Billboard Music Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony). ... The American Music Awards show is one of four annual major American music awards shows (the others being the Billboard Music Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony). ... VH1 (VH-1: Video Hits One until 1994) is an American cable television channel that was created in January 1985 by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, at the time a division of Warner Communications and owners of MTV. VH1 and sister channel MTV are currently part of the MTV Networks division... Single Information Foolish Games was Jewelâ€™s third/fourth and final single taken from her debut album. ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... The Grammy for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1960. ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... The Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1966. ... Who Will Save Your Soul is a song by singer/songwriter Jewel. ... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... You Were Meant for Me is a folk pop song written by Jewel and Steve Poltz and performed by Jewel on her first album, Pieces of You. ... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... The American Music Awards show is one of four annual major American music awards shows (the others being the Billboard Music Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony). ... The American Music Awards show is one of four annual major American music awards shows (the others being the Billboard Music Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony). ... Pieces of You is the debut album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... The Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1966. ... Single Information Foolish Games was Jewelâ€™s third/fourth and final single taken from her debut album. ... The Radio Music Awards are an annual award show that airs on NBC, and honors the years most successful songs at mainstream radio, In past years, the show has included many of the top names in music including Janet Jackson, Elton John, Destinys Child, Tim McGraw, Nelly, Mariah Carey... Live with Regis and Kelly is a syndicated American television talk show, hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa. ...

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Discography Image File history File links Commons-logo. ... The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database of information about movies, actors, television shows, production crew personnel, and video games. ... This is the discography documenting albums and singles released by singer Jewel. ...

Albums: Pieces of You (1995) · Spirit (1998) · Joy: A Holiday Collection (1999) · This Way (2001) · 0304 (2003) · Goodbye Alice in Wonderland (2006) Pieces of You is the debut album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). ... Spirit is the second album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 1998 (see 1998 in music). ... Joy: A Holiday Collection is the third album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music). ... This Way is the third album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 2001 (see 2001 in music). ... 0304 is the fourth album by singer/songwriter Jewel, released in 2003 (see 2003 in music). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Singles: "Who Will Save Your Soul" · "You Were Meant for Me" · "Foolish Games" · "Morning Song" · "Hands" · "Down So Long" · "Jupiter (Swallow the Moon)" · "What's Simple Is True" · "Life Uncommon" · "Break Me" · "Serve the Ego" · "Intuition" · "Stand" · "2 Become 1" · "Goodbye Alice in Wonderland" · "Again and Again" · "Good Day" · "Stephenville, TX" · "Quest for Love" · "Anybody but You" Who Will Save Your Soul is a song by singer/songwriter Jewel. ... You Were Meant for Me is a folk pop song written by Jewel and Steve Poltz and performed by Jewel on her first album, Pieces of You. ... Single Information Foolish Games was Jewelâ€™s third/fourth and final single taken from her debut album. ... Single Information Morning Song was the third single taken from Pieces Of You. ... Hands is taken from Jewels second album Spirit, and was the first single released by Jewel that was not altered from the original album version released on the album. ... Down So Long was the second single taken from Jewelâ€™s sophomore album. ... Single Information Jupiter (Swallow The Moon) was released in 1999 following the second single Down So Long. ... Single Information Whats Simple Is True is one of the more quieter singles released by Jewel. ... Single Information Life Uncommon, was the final single to be taken from Jewelâ€™s second album. ... Category: ... // Song Information Serve The Ego was the third single taken from Jewelâ€™s album, This Way. ... Following the club success of Serve the Ego, Jewel moved to a more pop-oriented sound with the release of her single Intuition. ... Stand was the second single pulled from the Jewel album 0304. ... // Song Information 2 Become 1 (not a cover of the Spice Girls smash hit 2 Become 1) was the third and final single taken from Jewels smash hit album 0304. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Again and Again is the lead single off Jewels sixth studio album, Goodbye Alice in Wonderland. ... Good Day is the second single released from Jewels fifth album, Goodbye Alice In Wonderland. ... Stephenville, TX is a double A-sided single with Only One Too (released to clubs only). ... Quest for Love is a song by Jewel, and the first single from the soundtrack to the part animated, part live action feature film Arthur and the Invisibles. ...

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