Jewel Kilcher, born May 23rd 1974 is an American Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actress, poet and philanthropist, generally known just by her first name, "Jewel". Jewel was born in Payson, Utah, to Atz Kilcher, whose parents were German-speaking immigrants from Switzerland and Lenedra Carroll. She and her father sometimes earned a living by singing in bars and taverns. It was from these experiences she learned to yodel, a quality demonstrated in many of her songs. Jewel learned to play the guitar while on scholarship at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan, where she majored in operatic voice.
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