JEWEL

10/28/2009

Knight Theatre (16+ must have id - under 16 with parent only)

Doors Open: 7:00 - Headliner Begins: 8:15

Knight Theater

430 South Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

Jewel is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, actress, poet, painter, philanthropist and daughter to an Alaskan cowboy singer-songwriter. 

From the remote ranch of her Alaskan youth to the triumph of international stardom, the three-time Grammy nominee, hailed by the New York Times as a “songwriter bursting with talents” has enjoyed career longevity rare among her generation of artists. Whether alone with her guitar or fronting a band of ace musicians, Jewel has always been a charismatic live performer, earning the respect of other singer-songwriters such as Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan and Neil Young, who, not only invited her to open their shows, but mentored her in the early phases of her career. Her singular style and beauty continuously land her on the covers of such diverse magazines as Time, People, Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, In Style, Glamour and Seventeen. Stuff listed her among its '102 Sexiest Women in the World’ while Blender went further, crowning her 'rock’s sexiest poet.‘

This spring, Jewel debuted her first-ever independent release, Lullaby, in a partnership with Fisher-Price® and Somerset Entertainment.  Lullaby was produced by Jewel and recorded at her home studio in Stephenville, TX.  The 15-track album features 10 self-penned songs and a few standards including beautiful renditions of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”  The acoustic record is reminiscent of Jewel’s twelve-time platinum album Pieces of You.

“This isn’t just a kids’ album, it’s really a mood album – perfect to relax to at the end of a long day,” said Jewel.  “It will soothe and lull children, but was also written and sung for adults to enjoy and unwind with.” 

Maintaining her country roots, Jewel is currently writing for her next country music album.  The upcoming project is the follow-up effort to her successful launch into the format with the #1 Billboard-charting Perfectly Clear, which was released in June 2008.

Jewel’s personal odyssey, partly chronicled on one of the best selling debut albums of all time, the twelve-time platinum Pieces of You, came full circle with her country album, Perfectly Clear, the debut release on the Nashville-based independent label The Valory Music Co.

Jewel is set apart her whole career for not only singing, but writing all her songs, and this album was no exception.  “I’ve been writing country songs my whole career; some of the songs on this record date back to when I was 18 years old.   I’ve been hanging on to them until now.  They were meant for a record like this one.”

The record’s first single “Stronger Woman” was a powerful and positive message that resonates with women of any age. Jewel has spent a lot of time in Nashville over the last few years, and has naturally been drawn to and accepted by the Nashville music community. She has hosted the country reality show "Nashville Star" and she has made a number of appearances at Muzik Mafia events.  She co-wrote and sings with new artist Jason Michael Carroll on "No Good In Goodbye" which appeared on his debut album, Waitin' In The Country (Arista Nashville).  She was also invited to sing with Merle Haggard, a long time hero of hers, on his album of #1’s.  In addition, she was a presenter on the Country Music Association Awards show with her husband Ty Murray in 2007.

Jewel currently lives on a working ranch in Stephenville, Texas with her husband, World Champion bull-riding superstar, Ty Murray.
 

Presented By:  MaxxMusic, Visulite Theatre & Blumenthal PAC

 

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