Jewel
Jewel Kilcher, known mononymously as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, poet, author, activist, and actress born on May 23, 1974, in Payson, Utah. Raised in Homer, Alaska, she began her musical career at age six, performing with her parents, Atz Kilcher and Nedra Carroll. After her parents' divorce, she continued to tour with her father, learning to yodel and developing her distinctive sound.
At 15, Jewel received a vocal scholarship to the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where she studied operatic voice and began writing songs. She later moved to San Diego, California, performing in coffeehouses, which led to a contract with Atlantic Records in 1994. Her debut album, "Pieces of You" (1995), became one of the best-selling debut albums of all time, featuring hits like "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "You Were Meant for Me."
Jewel's subsequent albums include "Spirit" (1998), "This Way" (2001), and "0304" (2003), which showcased her versatility across folk, pop, and dance genres. Her first country album, "Perfectly Clear" (2008), debuted at number one on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. In addition to her music career, Jewel published a collection of poetry in 1998 and acted in Ang Lee's film "Ride with the Devil" (1999).
An activist, Jewel founded the "Higher Ground for Humanity" foundation in 1998 and launched the "Never Broken" initiative to support emotional wellness. She continues to inspire with her artistic and humanitarian contributions, having sold over 30 million albums worldwide and been nominated for four Grammy Awards.
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