Profile
Famous as :
SingerBirth Name :
Jewel KilcherBirth Date :
May 23, 1974Birth Place :
Payson, Utah, USASpouse :
Ty Murray (former rodeo cowboy, since 7-Aug-08)Claim to fame :
Album "Pieces of You" (1995)
Recap of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 8 Premiere
March 10, 2009 10:03:34The season of dancing has begun with the premiere of "Dancing with the Stars" on Monday, March 9. On the heels of the exit news of Jewel Kilcher and Nancy O'Dell from the competition due to injury, the show announced on the premiere night that "The Girls Next Door" star Holly Madison and "The Bachelor" dumpee Melissa Rycroft will step in for both.
Rycroft's participation is a rather abrupt decision that only allows her to practice within 48 hours while the others except for Madison, were given 3 weeks. Apart from that, the show has introduced a new rule, the bottom two couples will be given another chance to dance off against each other to determine who will be out. Thus, next week, all the contestants are back dancing and this week's score will be added to next week's.
Jewel and Nancy O'Dell Sidelined From 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 06, 2009 01:03:39Jewel Kilcher is officially sidelined from this season's "Dancing with the Stars", and so is Access Hollywood correspondent, Nancy O'Dell. Jewel is confirmed to be replaced by Playboy mate, Holly Madison but no report yet on who will fill in for Nancy.
In a statement Jewel uttered her disappointment, saying "The doctor just looked at me and said, 'You're done dancing.'" She is diagnosed with fractured tibia in both legs that if she keeps dancing, it will prolong to bad consequences. "My doctor said under no circumstances could I continue because if the fractures get worse we were looking at longterm damage like arthritis at a young age or pins in my legs," Jewel said. "Neither of those were an option."
'Dancing with the Stars' May Replace Jewel With Holly Madison
March 05, 2009 10:03:46Words on the street are Jewel Kilcher will not recuperate in time to compete in "Dancing with the Stars" and therefore has been replaced by Playboy mate Holly Madison. Co-star of the "The Girls Next Door" star even has come out in public to confirm this, saying that Holly has been dreaming about a slot but never got a chance to do it until now.
Jewel announced on her blog last week that she has suffered from inflammation of tendon that makes her knees hurt. She has been taking medication since and still has a high spirit of joining her husband Ty Murray who also competes this season. "Hopefully these steroids will really do the trick and I can keep bad flare ups at a (sic) bay in the future," she said.
Jewel May Miss 'Dancing with the Stars' After Knees Problem
February 26, 2009 02:02:20The chance of Jewel Kilcher winning "Dancing with the Stars" is dimmer as she has revealed a health problem before the show even premieres on TV. Writing on her blog, the singer said that she has been diagnosed with tendinitis after feeling pain on her knees during rehearsals.
"I guess I really over did it on the rehearsal front!" she writes. "My knees have been hurting so badly that I finally broke down and talked to (husband Ty Murray's) knee doctor yesterday. He said I have tendonitis in my knees and that I have to start a course of medicine to try and bring the swelling down. Yuck! It's mainly my left knee, and I can't believe I hurt it so badly."
Official Partnering of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 8
February 13, 2009 09:02:13The official partnering of "Dancing with the Stars" season 8 has been unveiled. Two-time champion Julianne Hough will be partnered with her boyfriend, the country singer Chuck Wicks. "I might kick him in the butt a little harder than with my other partners!" Hough said to People on the partnering. "I'm definitely a 'crack the whip' type of person."
Meanwhile, dancing pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy who had delivered wins for several of his partners, will be teamed up with actress Denise Richards while his fiancee Karina Smirnoff is teamed up with Apple Computer wiz Steve Wozniak. Last season's champion Derek Hough will lead rapper Lil' Kim while two-times winner Cheryl Burke assists actor Gilles Marini.
Meet the Cast of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 8
February 09, 2009 01:02:17The complete and official cast of "Dancing with the Stars" season 8 has been unearthed. Apparently the leaked casting scoop last week hits the bullseye for all three, country singer Jewel Kilcher, actress Denise Richards and reality TV star Steve-O, are confirmed signing up for the dancing competition.
Bringing a different twist, however, this season for the first time presents celebrity spouses that will compete against each other. Rodeo star Ty Murray joins the show to battle his wife, Jewel. Another celebrity couple vying for the prize are Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks. Talking to People magazine, the show's Senior Talent Producer, Deena Katz said, "Julianne is the cutest thing you'll ever meet and she's one of the toughest teachers. I keep warning Chuck, 'you see this loving side, but she is tough.'"
Three Alleged Cast of 'Dancing with the Stars' Leaked
February 05, 2009 10:02:24Before the official announcement is read this Sunday, the cast of "Dancing with the Stars" season 8, has been leaked partly. Allegedly, the ex-wife of Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, will shake her body in competition with "Jackass" star Steve-O and country singer Jewel Kilcher.
Reporting Denise's casting scoop was Life & Style Weekly that claims the actress has been prepping herself by losing a few pounds and toning it up. "She's super excited and has lost a few pounds to tone up and get in shape," an insider told the magazine. "She's ready and thinks she can go all the way!"
Jewel Kilcher and Ty Murray Desperately Trying to Have Baby
October 11, 2008 01:10:34It was just this August that Jewel Kilcher and Ty Murray got married, but they are said to have been desperately trying to have a baby. Embracing motherhood fever, the singer reportedly even plans to release a lullaby record next year.
Some of Jewel's friends told OK! magazine that Jewel and Ty initially declared prior to their marriage they wouldn't walk down the aisle unless they were planning to have children. The beauty has changed her mind though as "She told her team to clear her schedule for 2009" because she and Ty are planning for a baby, the friends stated.
First Photos of Jewel Kilcher's Hush Hush Wedding on People
August 15, 2008 08:08:01Her wedding to husband Ty Murray was a top secret, but Jewel Kilcher doesn't mind sharing the photos of her nuptials to People magazine. The weekly publication, in addition to the pics, also has details of the ceremony which aren't covered by any other media.
In its weekly issue, People features a picture that shows Jewel and Ty posing on a beach during the sunset. They are photographed standing on the sand in front of what appears to be a lamp, backing the sunset, with him embracing her from behind.
Newlyweds Jewel Kilcher and Ty Murray Hold Honeymoon Party
August 11, 2008 02:08:49Their marriage was a hush hush, but that doesn't mean Jewel Kilcher and her husband Ty Murray do not want to share their wedding bliss. Much contrary to their top secret wedding last week, which came to everyone's surprise when it was first leaked, the newlyweds hold a honeymoon party in style.
Jewel and Ty, as reported by OK! magazine, hosted an evening of music and dancing at Aura Nightclub in The Bahamas Friday, August 8 just one day after they eloped and exchanged vows in a private ceremony on August 7. OK! furthermore cited some partygoers as saying they saw the couple "celebrated in style as they soaked in the scene from a supreme spot in the club's VIP room."
Just Married: Jewel Kilcher and Boyfriend Ty Murray
August 08, 2008 01:08:40New report has just surfaced by the hour that Jewel Kilcher has married her longtime boyfriend Ty Murray. The lovebirds, according to People as being informed by her representative, "eloped to the Bahamas and exchanged vows in a private ceremony" on Thursday night, August 7.
Detailing on the wedding ceremony, the representative revealed to the magazine that the singer "wore a traditional wedding gown, while Ty wore his favorite blue jeans, white shirt and cowboy hat." The representative added, "The couple is very happy and look forward to enjoying their honeymoon."
Jewel Kilcher to Be One of the Judges on 'Nashville Star'
April 11, 2008 03:04:53After hosting the country music reality series "Nashville Star" last year, this year Jewel Kilcher takes her involvement further. The singer-songwriter is set to be one of the judges on the show alongside John Rich of Big & Rich.
Jewel says that she's honored to work for the show. The "Foolish Games" singer also explicitly revealed her reason to take the job, claiming that at the beginning of her career she also had mentors to help and guide her. "As a young artist, I really benefited from having great mentors like Bob Dylan and Merle Haggard. They took me under their wings and encouraged me to stand up for things that, as an artist, are important," she said. Because of that she plans to share her experience by becoming one of the judges and helps the contestants of "Nashville Star." The show will be premiered on June 9 at NBC.
Video Premiere: Jewel Kilcher's 'Stronger Woman'
March 10, 2008 02:03:14Jewel Kilcher or more known in the shorter form of Jewel, has given the right to her new music video premiere on PerezHilton.com on March 9. The pop singer who turns a country crooner in her upcoming album, has let out the clip for her brand new single "Stronger Woman".
The video reportedly was filmed in Nashville where she also worked on the country album. Jewel previously described the video as using "visual metaphors to portray how woman have in a way been responsible for binding and restricting themselves".
'Stronger Woman', First Single From Jewel's Country Album
January 11, 2008 10:01:30The first outcome from Jewel Kilcher's decision to go country has arrived. A song called 'Stronger Woman' has been leaked on-line, and reportedly will be made the lead single from her upcoming album.
Jewel stated on her MySpace page that she will release a new song to radio outlets on January 23 this year. The singer who went mainstream in her fourth album, signed a deal with Nashville-based label, Valory Music Company back in November 2007 to release the new album this spring. The CD which is tentatively titled 'Perfectly Clear' after one of the songs, is rumored to be released on March 11.
Jewel Follows Her Hidden Desire, Country Album
November 03, 2007 02:11:32Singer Jewel Kilcher has picked up her guitar once again for a country-oriented album. The singer who leaned on mainstream sound in her fourth effort '0304', has just signed a deal with Nashville-based label, Valory Music Company.
Country music apparently has been a hidden desire for Jewel who admitted that her last label was "always scared of country music". She told Billboard.com, "If I had been discovered now, living in my car in San Diego, I think I would have been signed as a country act. As a singer/songwriter and as a storyteller, I'm old fashioned."
Rob Thomas & Jewel Kilcher Among "Soundstage" New Artists
May 09, 2007 03:05:53
PBS' "Soundstage" live concert series will begin its fifth season soon and the networks has listed several names to perform. Rob Thomas, Macy Gray, Jewel Kilcher and Dashboard Confessional would be the artists whose live performances are going to be comprised in a one hour TV special.
The first show featuring Thomas' Red Rocks gig in Denver will be broadcast on June 14. Gray's Grainger Studio show in Chicago will get its turn on July 5 while Dashboard's Madison Square Garden concert is slated for July 12 airplay. Jewel in particular will get a two-hour set, which will be aired separately on July 19 and 26. The show will feature her performance at Rialto Theatre in Joliet, Ill.
Bruce Springsteen's Classics Raised $100,000
April 07, 2007 11:04:08
Bruce Springsteen received a standing ovation in the event dubbed "Celebrating the Music of Bruce Springsteen". He made a surprise appearance in the end of the show by singing "Rosalita" that immediately invited roars from the audience. They leaped from their seats and continued to cheer on him for the last 30 minutes.
Held on April 5 in Carnegie Hall, the event presented Bruce performing 3 songs, two of which are played acoustically. The rock and roll legend said in the middle of the show "The good news is...I'm not dead yet!" and then he made a tribute to blues singer Odetta who sang his classic "57 Channels (And Nothin' On)" earlier.
Superstars and Their "Fast Cars"
March 23, 2007 02:03:28
Our beloved Hollywood celebrities, naming some are Krista Allen, Jewel Kilcher, and William Shatner, apparently like challenge. They are all have been confirmed to take part in "Fast Cars & Superstars," a new celebrity racing show to debut in America this summer.
Some other stars about to take part in the reality show among others are tennis star Serena Williams, surfing hero Laird Hamilton and his wife, volleyball star-turned-model Gabrielle Reece, and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk.
Jewel Kilcher Tapped to Co-Host 'Nashville Star'
September 29, 2006 02:09:08
Singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher has been tapped to co-host the fifth season of the USA show "Nashville Star", the program attempts to find fresh talent in the country music industry.
Jewel reportedly will be working alongside Cowboy Troy, who also co-hosted during the most recent programs. The new season will begin Jan. 11 with winner set to receive a recording contract.
"The Young and the Restless," Jewel Kilcher
May 15, 2006 01:05:16
How would you describe such person as Jewel Kilcher? "Young and restless" maybe, just like the title of the daytime-TV soap "The Young and the Restless", which she is about to hit as an attempt to promote her new CD.
The singer-songwriter reportedly will appear May 31 on the CBS soap opera, in which she will perform at a fundraiser hosted by characters Nick and Sharon Newman to mark the first anniversary of their teenage daughter's death in a drunk-driving accident.
The Billboard 200 Charts
May 11, 2006 11:05:24
Hard rock band Tool leads the Billboard 200 charts with their latest set "10,000 Days". Their first album in five years sold 564,000 copies in its first week of release, such amount enough to bring the music act to No. 1 spot on the chart. Meanwhile, Pearl Jam's self titled album debuts at No. 2, sold more than 279,000 copies.
Debut at No. 3 is Mobb Deep's "Blood Money" which has been sold 106,000 copies, ahead of Disney's "High School Musical soundtrack" at No.4 and Rascal Flatts' "Me & My Gang" at No. 5. Securing the 6th place on the Billboard 200 is "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" by various artists, and at No. 7 is Godsmack's "IV".
