Jewel's musical journey began when she was just four years old in 1962, singing the novelty song "I Want to Stay on Jumbo", penned by her father Arthur. The following year, she spent a year in the United States with her parents, and in 1963, she became a member of the Blanch Family Show.
The family relocated to the USA in 1969, where Jewel developed a passion for acting, landing roles in numerous TV shows, movies, plays, and commercials. She continued to nurture her singing talent, writing and performing songs.
In 1976, Jewel returned to Australia, where she starred in six episodes of the popular TV show "Young Doctor's". Her song "Will I Ever Be Loved" was released on Living Sound Records in Australia, earning her an award at the Queensland Country Music Awards.
The breakthrough came in 1978, when Jewel signed with the prestigious RCA Label in Nashville after being discovered by Chet Atkins and Bob Ferguson, who were impressed by her performance of "Will I Ever Be Loved". This marked the beginning of her successful music career.
In 1979, Jewel was inducted into the Hands of Fame and won the USA Billboard Magazine's Country Music Award for Number 1 New Female Singles Artist. She was also nominated by Record World Magazine as Top New Female Vocalist and by Cashbox. Jewel co-produced her father's single "A Real Cowboy" and served as stage hostess at the Australasian Country Music Awards.
The following year, Jewel won the Golden Guitars for Album of the Year with "The Lady and the Cowboy" alongside her father, and Female Vocalist of the Year with "Can I Love You".
In 1984, Jewel and her husband relocated to Nashville, where they established a management and publishing company called Ten Ten. The company went on to offer Keith Urban a publishing deal and signed Alan Jackson when he was starting his career.
Jewel's remarkable journey is a testament to her dedication, perseverance, and talent in the music industry.
