Jewel plans second country album for June release

(AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS)

Multi-platinum American singer/musician/songwriter Jewel is set to release her second country-inspired album, Sweet and Wild, on June 8, according to an April 8 announcement. The artist has planned a 20-city US tour in support of the album, with tickets set to go on sale beginning April 23.

Jewel's first country album, Perfectly Clear, was released in June 2008 and debuted at #1 on the US Billboard country chart and #8 on the Billboard 200. That album was followed in 2009 by Lullaby, the artist's first-ever independent release. The singer's new album, Sweet and Wild, includes the single "Stay Here Forever," which was previously released as part of the soundtrack for the film Valentine's Day.

The "Star Light Café" Tour in support of Sweet and Wild begins on June 11 in Atlanta and ends June 27 in Seattle. Singer-songwriter Radney Foster will open for the artist, and the June 21 performance will be a co-headlining show with Brandi Carlile.

June tour dates:

1 - Fargo, ND - Fargo Theatre
2 - Saint Paul, MN - The O'Shaughnessy
3 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater
4 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
5 - Florence, IN - Belterra Casino Resort
6 - St. Louis, MO - Sheldon Concert Hall
11 - Atlanta, GA - Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
12 - Robinsonville, MS - Horseshoe Casino
13 - Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Center Concert Hall
15 - Midwest City, OK - Rose State Performing Arts Theatre
16 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland by AMC
17 - Salina, KS - The Stiefel Theatre for Performing Arts
18 - Denver, CO - Arvada Center
19 - Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center
21 - Boise, ID - Idaho Botanical Garden
22 - Missoula, MT - Wilma Theatre
24 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Concert House
25 - Portland, OR - Oregon Zoo Amphitheatre
26 - Jacksonville, OR - Britt Pavilion
27 - Seattle, WA - Woodland Park Zoo

Alaska native Jewel has sold 27 albums worldwide. For album, tour, and ticket information, visit http://www.jeweljk.com.