Jewel to release new country album today

Three-time Grammy nominee Jewel, will release her highly-anticipated new country album, Perfectly Clear, on Tuesday, June 3rd on The Valory Music Co., sister label to Big Machine Records. In support of her new release, Jewel will perform on Live with Regis and Kelly and Late Night with Conan O’Brien on June 4th; The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on June 17, followed by Jimmy Kimmel Live on June 18th.

In addition, Jewel will return for her second season on NBC’s Nashville Star on June 9th. Jewel will serve as a mentor/judge, along with her friend and Perfectly Clear co-producer, John Rich of Big and Rich. Billy Ray Cyrus hosts this season’s Nashville Star.

“I am so excited to be a part of Nashville Star, to help mentor young artists and cultivate their singing, songwriting and playing and to encourage and continue that tradition,” said Jewel.

Jewel kicks-off a tour on June 11th in Albuquerque, NM, with Brad Paisley’s Hershey’s Presents The Paisley Party Tour. The cross-country tour continues into the fall, with more dates to be added to the touring schedule. For additional information please visit www.jeweljk.com.

Finally, Jewel fans will be treated to behind-the-scenes glimpses into Jewel’s life during her album release week. The star’s video blogs, made from the road, will be found exclusively on social networking website iLike (www.iLike.com), beginning June 2nd.

Jewel, hailed by The Times of London as “the most sparkling female singer-songwriter since Joni Mitchell,” has sold over 27 million albums worldwide, enjoying career longevity rare among her generation of artists. An acclaimed singer, songwriter, poet, actress and painter, Jewel has explored fresh musical avenues for more than a decade that have taken her from the simplicity of acoustic-driven folk to the embrace of rock, pop, country, blues, jazz and classical influences.

Jewel remains committed to her philanthropic endeavors, including Project Clean Water, a program she founded in 1997. The non-profit charity foundation is working to improve the quality of life for millions of people, by helping to provide clean water on a global scale. Jewel also serves as the U.S. charitable ambassador for Sir Richard Branson’s charity, Virgin Unite.