Stronger Woman

Last updated
"Stronger Woman"
Jewel - Stronger Woman.jpg
Single by Jewel
from the album Perfectly Clear
B-side "Do You Believe Me Now" (Jimmy Wayne) [1]
ReleasedFebruary 11, 2008 (U.S.)
Recorded2007
Genre
Length
  • 4:02(Album Version)
  • 3:49 (Single Version)
Label Valory
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) John Rich
Jewel singles chronology
"Quest for Love"
(2007)
"Stronger Woman"
(2008)
"I Do"
(2008)

"Stronger Woman" is a song written by Marv Green and co-written and recorded by American recording artist Jewel. Her first release to country radio, it is also the first single from her album Perfectly Clear (2008), which was produced by John Rich of the country duo Big & Rich and released on the Valory imprint of Big Machine Records. "Stronger Woman" reached number 13 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also peaked at number 84 on the Hot 100 chart.

Contents

The single was released to iTunes exclusively on February 5, and officially sent to US radio on February 11, 2008. In late January, in its first week of unofficial release, Stronger Woman entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at number 50. [2]

Critical reception

AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine chose it as a highlight from Perfectly Clear. [3] Mandi Bierly of Entertainment Weekly called it "unremarkable radio fare." [4]

Music video

The video was filmed in Nashville, and on March 9, 2008 it made its debut on PerezHilton.com. [5]

Chart performance

On the week of February 23, 2008, "Stronger Woman" debuted at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100, but left the next week. [6] It reappeared on the week of April 5 at number 93, [7] and peaked at number 84 the week of April 19, staying on the chart for ten weeks. [8]

Chart (2008)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [9] 84
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [10] 13
US Radio Songs ( Billboard ) [11] 64

Year-end charts

Chart (2008)Position
US Country Songs ( Billboard ) [12] 59

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jewel (singer)</span> American musician (born 1974)

Jewel Kilcher, mononymously known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter. She has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and has sold over 30 million albums worldwide as of 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tracy Lawrence</span> American musician

Tracy Lee Lawrence is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Atlanta, Texas, and raised in Foreman, Arkansas, Lawrence began performing at age 15 and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1990 to begin his country music career. He signed to Atlantic Records Nashville in 1991 and made his debut late that year with the album Sticks and Stones. Five more studio albums, as well as a live album and a compilation album, followed throughout the 1990s and into 2000 on Atlantic before the label's country division was closed in 2001. Afterward, he recorded for Warner Bros. Records, DreamWorks Records, Mercury Records Nashville, and his own labels, Rocky Comfort Records and Lawrence Music Group.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I'm Every Woman</span> 1978 single by Chaka Khan

"I'm Every Woman" is a song by American singer Chaka Khan, released in September 1978 by Warner Bros. as her debut solo single from her first album, Chaka (1978). It was Khan's first hit outside her recordings with the funk band Rufus. "I'm Every Woman" was produced by Arif Mardin and written by the successful songwriting team Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. The single established Chaka's career outside the group Rufus, whom she would leave after their eighth studio album, Masterjam, was released in late 1979.

"Baby, It's Cold Outside" is a popular song written by Frank Loesser in 1944 and popularized in the 1949 film Neptune's Daughter. While the lyrics make no mention of a holiday, it is commonly regarded as a Christmas song owing to its winter theme. The song was released in eight recordings in 1949—including well-known versions by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan, and by Dean Martin and Marilyn Maxwell—and has been covered numerous times since.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jewel discography</span>

The discography of Jewel, an American singer-songwriter, consists of 13 studio albums, four live albums, five compilation albums, 38 singles, 35 music videos, five video albums and five spoken-word albums. She debuted in 1995 after signing with Atlantic Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stars Are Blind</span> 2006 single by Paris Hilton

"Stars Are Blind" is a song recorded by American television personality and socialite Paris Hilton for her debut studio album, Paris (2006). It was released as the lead single from the album on June 5, 2006, by Warner Bros. Records. The song was written by Fernando Garibay, Sheppard Solomon and Ralph McCarthy, and produced by Garibay with additional production by Solomon. Jennifer Karr was the vocal arranger and background vocalist for the song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foolish Games</span> 1997 single by Jewel

"Foolish Games" is a song by American singer-songwriter Jewel from her debut studio album, Pieces of You (1995). It was also the third single to be lifted from the Batman & Robin motion-picture soundtrack. Jewel re-recorded the single for the soundtrack to produce a more radio-friendly version, similar to her other singles "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "You Were Meant for Me". This version is shorter than the album version by one verse. The song details the frustration and agony of knowing that the intensity of one's love is not reciprocated by one's lover.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hands (Jewel song)</span> 1998 single by Jewel

"Hands" is a song by American singer Jewel, released as the first single from her second studio album, Spirit (1998). Jewel wrote the song following an incident in which she considered stealing a sundress after getting fired from various jobs due to kidney troubles, and she decided that her hands were better suited to writing songs than stealing clothes. Written as one of the last songs for the album, the lyrics express how the smallest decisions have the power to make change. A piano-driven ballad, the song was serviced to American radio stations on October 7, 1998, ahead of its planned release date in mid-October due to a radio leak in Dallas, Texas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stand (Jewel song)</span> 2003 single by Jewel

"Stand" is a song by American singer Jewel from her fifth studio album, 0304 (2003). Written and produced by Jewel and Lester Mendez, the song was released as the album's second single on September 2, 2003. "Stand" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, instead reaching number 16 on the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart, while becoming Jewel's third consecutive number-one song on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2 Become 1 (Jewel song)</span> 2003 single by Jewel

"2 Become 1" is a song by American pop singer–songwriter Jewel from her fifth studio album, 0304 (2003). Written by Jewel and Guy Chambers and produced by Jewel and Lester Mendez, the song was released as the album's third and final single in December 2003. It failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and all other Billboard charts except for the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks, where it peaked at number thirty-three in late January 2004. The single also charted moderately in Australia at number forty-nine.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Not Ready to Make Nice</span> 2006 single by The Dixie Chicks

"Not Ready to Make Nice" is a song co-written and performed by American country music trio Dixie Chicks. It was released on March 20, 2006, as the first single from the band's seventh studio album, Taking the Long Way. The Dixie Chicks wrote the song in response to the backlash they experienced in 2003 after criticizing President George W. Bush.

<i>Bucky Covington</i> (album) 2007 studio album by Bucky Covington

Bucky Covington is the debut studio album by American country music artist of the same name. It was released on April 17, 2007 by Lyric Street Records. It produced three singles — "A Different World", "It's Good to Be Us", and "I'll Walk" — all of which were top 20 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song "Empty Handed" was also featured in the video game NASCAR 08. Reviews for the record were positive to mixed, with critics divided over the production, lyrical content and Covington's performance. To promote the album, Covington co-headlined with Jason Michael Carroll on a tour across the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Everything Zen</span> 1995 single by Bush

"Everything Zen" is a single by British grunge band Bush. Released on 28 January 1995, it was the band's first single released under the name "Bush", and their second overall. The single comes from their 1994 debut album, Sixteen Stone.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You Were Meant for Me (Jewel song)</span> 1996 single by Jewel

"You Were Meant for Me" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Jewel, released on her first album, Pieces of You (1995). It was written by Jewel and Steve Poltz. It describes a failed relationship and the narrator's inadequate attempts at moving on with her life.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Closer (Ne-Yo song)</span> 2008 single by Ne-Yo

"Closer" is a song by American recording artist Ne-Yo. The song was produced by Stargate. It was released as the lead single from Ne-Yo's third studio album, Year of the Gentleman (2008).

<i>Perfectly Clear</i> 2008 studio album by Jewel

Perfectly Clear is the seventh studio album recorded by American singer Jewel. Her first album of country music, it was released on Valory Records on June 3, 2008.

<i>Sweet and Wild</i> 2010 studio album by Jewel

Sweet and Wild is the ninth studio album by American recording artist Jewel. It was released on June 8, 2010, through Valory Music Group as her second country album with the label. The song "Stay Here Forever" was released as a single from the soundtrack of Valentine's Day and as the lead-off single to the album. It was a minor Top 30 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The album's second single, "Satisfied", was released on May 17, 2010, and debuted at #59 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of June 19, 2010. The album debuted at number eleven on the Billboard 200, with sales of 32,000 copies.

"I Do" is a song written and recorded by American recording artist Jewel. It was released in June 2008 as the second single her album Perfectly Clear. The song was Jewel's second Top 40 country hit, although it was less-successful than its predecessor, reaching a peak of number 38 after a short chart run.

<i>Back to Tennessee</i> 2009 studio album by Billy Ray Cyrus

Back to Tennessee is the eleventh studio album released from country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus. The album was released on April 7, 2009, on Lyric Street Records. It is also the follow-up album to 2007s Home at Last. Originally planned to be released in July 2008, the album was pushed to new release dates five times. "Somebody Said a Prayer" was released as the album's lead-off single, and was a top 40 hit on the country charts in late 2008. The title track and "A Good Day" followed it as the second and third singles, reaching number 47 and number #59, respectively. Also on the album is "Butterfly Fly Away", a duet with daughter Miley Cyrus. The song is also on the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack. Cyrus and Lyric Street Records parted ways shortly after the chart debut of "A Good Day".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wildflower (the JaneDear girls song)</span> 2010 single by the JaneDear girls

"Wildflower" is a song written by Susie Brown, Jeremy Stover and Vicky McGehee, and recorded by American country music duo the JaneDear girls. It was released on April 26, 2010, as the lead-off single from their self-titled debut album, which was released on February 1, 2011.

References

  1. Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 196. ISBN   978-0-89820-177-2.
  2. Jewel a "Woman" country radio can embrace
  3. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Perfectly Clear - Jewel". AllMusic . Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  4. Bierly, Mandi (May 30, 2008). "Perfectly Clear". Entertainment Weekly . Time Inc. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  5. Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton » Blog Archive » New Jewel!
  6. "Hot 100: February 23, 2008". Billboard . Eldridge Industries . Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  7. "Hot 100: April 5, 2008". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  8. "Stronger Woman by Jewel". aCharts.co. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  9. "Jewel Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
  10. "Jewel Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
  11. "Jewel Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
  12. "Best of 2008: Country Songs". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2008.