Buddy Jewell
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| Buddy Jewell | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2 1961 |
| Origin | Osceola, Arkansas, United States |
| Genre(s) | Country |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals |
| Label(s) | Columbia |
| Associated acts | Clint Black Miranda Lambert |
| Website | buddyjewell.com |
Buddy Jewell (born April 2, 1961 in Osceola, Arkansas) is an American country music singer-songwriter who was the first winner on the USA Network talent show Nashville Star. Signed to Columbia Records in 2003, Jewell made his debut on the Amerian country music scene with the release of his self-titled debut album, which produced back-to-back Top 5 singles in "Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey's Song)" and "Sweet Southern Comfort". To date, Jewell has recorded two albums, both on Columbia, and has charted four singles on the Billboard country charts.
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[edit] Biography
Born in Osceola, Arkansas, Jewell was 41 when he won the Nashville Star country music singing contest in 2003. After winning the competition, he was signed to a recording contract with Columbia Records. His first album, Buddy Jewell, debuted at #1 on the Top Country Albums charts, and earned him a gold record and two Top 5 singles on the Billboard country charts. His 2005 follow-up, Times Like These, was less successful, and Jewell was released from his contract on November 9, 2005.[1]
Jewell attended Oklahoma State University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album | US Country | US 200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Buddy Jewell | 1 | 13 |
| 2005 | Times Like These | 5 | 31 |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | US Country | US Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey's Song)" | 3 | 29 | Buddy Jewell |
| "Sweet Southern Comfort" | 3 | 40 | ||
| 2004 | "One Step at a Time" | 38 | ||
| "If She Were Any Other Woman" | 27 | Times Like These | ||
| 2005 | "So Gone"A |
- AFailed to chart.
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Nashville Star | |
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| Hosts | Nancy O'Dell · LeAnn Rimes · Cledus T. Judd · Sara Evans · Wynonna Judd · Cowboy Troy · Jewel |
| Judges | Charlie Robison · Robert K. Oermann · Tracy Gershon · Billy Greenwood · The Warren Brothers · Phil Vassar · Anastasia Brown · Bret Michaels · Randy Owen · Blake Shelton |
| Winners | Buddy Jewell · Brad Cotter · Erika Jo · Chris Young · Angela Hacker |
| Other alumni | George Canyon · Miranda Lambert |
| Related articles | Grand Ole Opry · Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center |
