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Jewel first discovered her singing and writing gifts at home, where her mother Lenedra involved Jewel and her two brothers, Shane and Atz Lee, in "creativity workshops," where they enjoyed writing poems, singing and creating arts-and-crafts projects. She also taught them a reverence for the natural world and the wisdom of indigenous people. Lenedra sang with her children often, too. One of Jewel’s favorites was the melody, "This Little Bird," which she & her mother sing on Jewel’s Spirit CD.
After graduating from Interlochen in 1992 and traveling for a few months, Jewel moved to San Diego, California to live with Lenedra and Atz Lee. Jewel fizzled out in a variety of jobs, including waitressing, and found herself broke and wondering what to do next. With Lenedra's encouragement and belief in pursuing their dreams, they moved out of their apartment and into separate VW Vans. Cutting costs left more time for Jewel to focus on writing songs, playing music and singing.
Jewel signed with Atlantic Records in late 1993. With an advance from the company, she rented a house with Lenedra and bought a used Volvo and a new guitar.
The public heard Jewel’s first album, "Pieces Of You," in 1995. After a slow start and relentless touring, "Who Will Save Your Soul," "You Were Meant For Me" and "Foolish Games" became hit singles.
Jewel's second album, "SPIRIT," debuted in November 1998 in the #3 spot on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum out-of-the-box. The collection has since been certified triple platinum by the RIAA.
Jewel’s holiday album – Joy: A Holiday Collection -- includes popular Christmas songs along with a few secular, inspirational songs, some of which Jewel wrote. The enhanced multimedia technology also includes a video of Jewel’s taping session of "Gloria," her first self-composed aria.
Jewel’s first collection of poetry, "A Night Without Armor," was released in 1998 and has been a staple of the New York Times best-seller list. A second book is scheduled for release by HarperCollins in the year 2000.