Ever since she announced herself to the world in the mid-’90s, Jewel has become one of the most beloved and respected singer-songwriters in the music industry. With decades of recording beautiful, soulful songs under her belt, it’s no wonder the singer has built a huge following of devoted, loyal fans over the years. Now, we’re taking a look back at how it all began.
Jewel started out a far cry from the glistening lights of music stages and sound booths of major recording studios. The singer was born in Alaska and grew up singing her heart out. By the time she knew she wanted to be a singer and songwriter for the rest of her life, Jewel was doing practically everything to make herself known to the world. She traveled around the country performing in coffee shops and even lived in her car for a time before finally getting noticed. By 1995, Jewel’s entire world changed when her debut album, Pieces Of You, was released.
As for her personal life, Jewel married rodeo cowboy Ty Murray in August 2008 after roughly a decade together. They welcomed their son, Kase Townes Murray, in July 2011. Sadly, the couple’s romance did not last, and Jewel announced that she and Ty decided to divorce in July 2014 after six years of marriage.
