Jewel a "Woman" country radio can embrace

R*Philippines · 01-27-2008, 03:18 AM

Jewel a "Woman" country radio can embrace
(Reuters, Saturday January 26, 2:24 PM)

NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Singer-songwriter Jewel, who is releasing a country album this summer on Nashville-based independent Valory Music, is finding early acceptance from country radio. Her single "Stronger Woman" is the Hot Shot Debut on Hot Country Songs this week, at No. 50.
It's Jewel's second appearance on the country chart: In 1999 she peaked at No. 56 as the duet partner of Merle Haggard when the pair reprised his 1984 No. 1 "That's the Way Love Goes."
The new song, written by Jewel and Marv Green, is a midtempo, banjo-laden testament to believing in one's self. "I like a beginning, middle and end to my songs," Jewel recently told Billboard in explaining her move to country. "That's pretty much just country radio right now."
Playing Jewel on a country station is not a stretch, according to KEGA Salt Lake City program director Cody Alan. "If you listen back to old Jewel music, you realize the rootsy feel of her songs are country in nature," he said. "Her relationship with (professional bull rider/cowboy) Ty Murray helps to give her some country cred. That, along with a great female lyric on 'Stronger Woman' seem like the makings of a country hit." The song will be available exclusively at iTunes starting February 5. Jewel's album "Perfectly Clear," which was produced by Nashville heavyweight John Rich, is due June 3. Reuters/Billboard

reggiedvd · 01-27-2008, 02:19 PM

I didn't know this song was co-written. Does anyone know who Marv Green is?

reggiedvd · 01-27-2008, 02:21 PM

I just answered my own question. He has written for and with almost every country artist. His biggest hit was "I Hope You Dance"

01-27-2008, 03:18 AM	#1
R*Philippines I jewel everyday. Join Date: May 2005 Location: MANILA,PHILIPPINES Posts: 900 Rep Power: 0	Jewel a "Woman" country radio can embrace Jewel a "Woman" country radio can embrace (Reuters, Saturday January 26, 2:24 PM) NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Singer-songwriter Jewel, who is releasing a country album this summer on Nashville-based independent Valory Music, is finding early acceptance from country radio. Her single "Stronger Woman" is the Hot Shot Debut on Hot Country Songs this week, at No. 50. It's Jewel's second appearance on the country chart: In 1999 she peaked at No. 56 as the duet partner of Merle Haggard when the pair reprised his 1984 No. 1 "That's the Way Love Goes." The new song, written by Jewel and Marv Green, is a midtempo, banjo-laden testament to believing in one's self. "I like a beginning, middle and end to my songs," Jewel recently told Billboard in explaining her move to country. "That's pretty much just country radio right now." Playing Jewel on a country station is not a stretch, according to KEGA Salt Lake City program director Cody Alan. "If you listen back to old Jewel music, you realize the rootsy feel of her songs are country in nature," he said. "Her relationship with (professional bull rider/cowboy) Ty Murray helps to give her some country cred. That, along with a great female lyric on 'Stronger Woman' seem like the makings of a country hit." The song will be available exclusively at iTunes starting February 5. Jewel's album "Perfectly Clear," which was produced by Nashville heavyweight John Rich, is due June 3. Reuters/Billboard __________________ Stay COOL !!! RY

01-27-2008, 02:19 PM	#2
reggiedvd JKF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO. Posts: 403 Rep Power: 230	I didn't know this song was co-written. Does anyone know who Marv Green is? __________________ I'm Jelous of Shopping carts and all of their brand new things.

01-27-2008, 02:21 PM	#3
reggiedvd JKF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO. Posts: 403 Rep Power: 230	I just answered my own question. He has written for and with almost every country artist. His biggest hit was "I Hope You Dance" __________________ I'm Jelous of Shopping carts and all of their brand new things.