Enthralled with the instrument, he began performing publicly, mainly in church, at age 15.īuddy Jewell was also a natural athlete, playing baseball, basketball and football. His uncles Clyde and Hubert taught Jewell to play guitar. Both of his parents were musical, and there were stacks of classic country records around the house. Jewell was influenced by the music of all three. Conway Twitty hailed from nearby Helena, and Glen Campbell is a native of Delight. That’s not far from Dyess, where his mother and father grew up with the Cash family…as in Johnny Cash. Jewell has since followed up with 5 more albums, “Times Like These,” “Country Enough”, “I Surrender All”, “Wanted : LIVE “ “My Father’s Country.”and his newest release,"Reloaded"Īfter living throughout the Arkansas Delta in Dyess, Helena-West Helena and Forrest City, Buddy’s family finally settled in Osceola. The album was certified Gold later that same year, selling over ½ million copies.īuddy’s first two singles, “Sweet Southern Comfort” and “Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey’s Song)” both landed in the top 5 on the singles chart. Book Buddy Jewell for your next show now.Buddy Jewell burst onto the country music scene after winning the inaugural season of the USA Network’s hit television series “Nashville Star.”Īfter Buddy’s win, Columbia Records released his self-titled debut album “Buddy Jewell” which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts as well as #13 on the Top 100 Pop Album Charts. Having shared the stage with the likes of Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Brooks and Dunn, and ZZ Top, Buddy Jewell is a well-rounded performer, a true entertainer, and an absolute crowd pleaser. Buddy knows the meaning of hard work and perseverance. He has also driven a beer truck and worked as a nightclub bouncer. Born to a working-class family in Arkansas, Jewell has been singing for his supper since the age of 21, from coast to coast. It has a friendly, “lived in” quality because, as the old saying goes, he has “been around". Most recently, in September 2015, he was inducted into the Arkansas Entertainer’s Hall of Fame, taking his place alongside music legends Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell.īuddy Jewell’s voice is the voice of experience. In 2011, Jewell was named “Entertainer of the Year” and “Crossover Artist of the Year” by the International Country Gospel Music Association. First Lady Laura Bush spoke at the event. Recipients of this award are individuals who exemplify the ideals of involved, responsible and committed fatherhood. In April 2005, Buddy was honored by the National Fatherhood Initiative as a recipient of their annual Fatherhood Award. He was also named “New Artist of the Year” by the prestigious ABC Radio Networks. He earned major award nominations from the ACM for "Best New Artist", the CMA for the "Horizon Award", their version of the Best New Artist of the Year, and a Grammy nomination for his participation in "Amazing Grace III", a special gospel project. Jewell has since followed up with 5 more albums, “Times Like These,” “Country Enough”, “I Surrender All”, “Wanted : LIVE “and his newest release, “My Father’s Country.”Įmail: year that followed his win on Nashville Star was truly a dream fulfilled for Buddy. Buddy’s first two singles, “Sweet Southern Comfort” and “Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey’s Song)” both landed in the top 5 on the singles chart and are RIAA certified One Million Plays. The album was certified Gold later that same year, selling nearly a million copies. He and America have been involved in a love affair ever since.Īfter Buddy’s win, Columbia Records released his self-titled debut album “Buddy Jewell” which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts, as well as #13 on the Top 100 Pop Album Charts. Buddy was the true viewer favorite from the very beginning, capturing 65% of the nationwide voting and beating out 11 other contestants, most notably, Miranda Lambert, by over 2 million votes on the final episode. Arkansas Entertainer’s Hall of Fame InducteeĪmerica chose Arkansas native Buddy Jewell as the very first winner of the USA Network's hit reality show "Nashville Star".Int'l Country Gospel Music Association Winner.Academy of Country Music Awards Nominee.
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