Jewel Blanch

In 1962, aged 4, her musical career began when she sang "I Want to Stay on Jumbo", (a novelty song written by her father Arthur). 1963 - Spent a year in USA with her parents. Jewel was a member of the Blanch Family Show. 1969 - Family moved to the USA for 12 years. Jewel became interested in acting and had roles in many TV shows, movies, plays and commercials. Jewel continued to sing and write songs. 1976 - The Grundy Production brought her back to Australia to do six episodes of "Young Doctor's". "Will I Ever Be Loved" was released in Australia on Living Sound Records and won an award for her at the Queensland Country Music Awards. 1978 - Signed to the RCA Label in Nashville after Chet Atkins and Bob Ferguson heard her singing "Will I Ever Be Loved". 1979 - Inducted into the Hands of Fame. Won the USA Billboard Magazine's Country Music Award for Number 1 New Female Singles Artist. Record World Magazine also nominated her as Top New Female Vocalist as did Cashbox. Co-produced her fathe