Jewel (singer)

 Jewel Kilcher, born May 23rd, 1974 was an American actor, singer and songwriter. She was born on May 23rd, 1974. At the age of 15, when she was awarded a part-time award to attend the Interlochen Arts Academy, Michigan. She studied operatic voice. She began to perform in coffeehouses and clubs in San Diego after she graduated from high school. The local media and was offered an album deal with Atlantic Records. Pieces of You was her debut album. It would go on to become one of the most popular debut albums ever and was certified platinum 12 times. The album's debut single, "Who Will Save Your Soul" was a top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 11. Two other singles, "You Were Meant For Me" and "Foolish Games" were also included in the 1997 year-end charts for singles. This Way (2001) was her follow-up album. The album was released in 2003. The album marked an departure from her previous folk-oriented albums and featured electronic arrangements as well as elements that were dance-pop in nature. Perfectly Clear was her first country album. It was released on the top of the Billboard's Top Country Albums charts in the year 2008. The album contained three songs: "Stronger Woman", I Do, and "Til it's like cheating". In 2009, Jewel released Lullaby, her first album released on her own.