JEWEL, an icon in the world of music, is fast becoming a world-renowned author as well. This poetry collection is followed by Chasing Down the Dawn, a mosaic of her writing and reflections.

Jewel’s music career is legendary. Jewel’s first album, Pieces Of You, earned an American Music Award for Best new Artist. In 1999, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified her CD with its prestigious Diamond Award for U.S. sales exceeding 10 million units. The album -- which hit #4 on the Billboard 200 -- is certified at more than 11 million units. This makes POY one of the top five best-selling albums of all time by a female artist. 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 quadruple platinum by the RIAA. Jewel has received three Grammy Award nominations, an American Music Award, and an MTV Video Music Award. In addition, she has graced the cover of such major magazines as Time, Rolling Stone (twice), Vogue, Interview, Entertainment Weekly, People, and Details.

Jewel was born in Payson, Utah, but the family soon moved to Anchorage, Alaska. She attended Interlochen, an art school in Michigan.

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