September 10, 2001 – Jewel's fourth album, This Way (Atlantic Records) will be released November 13th. The album's first single, "Standing Still," with lyrics by Jewel and music by Jewel and Rick Nowles, will hit radio outlets nationwide this week. The companion video clip, directed by Darren Grant (Destiny's Child), is slated to premiere later this month.

Recorded in Nashville, This Way was produced by Dann Huff and Jewel, her first work as a producer. One of the top guitarists in the business, Huff has become a producer in demand in recent years, with a diverse list of credits ranging from Megadeth to Faith Hill.

"I wanted to focus on the craft of performing and songwriting," says Jewel. "I've always been a live musician, and I wanted my voice to shine through. At the same time, I hope to stay relevant as a writer, which means staying honest about where you are. The most important thing to me is maintaining my authenticity. I'll always be curious musically and want to try new things, but above all, I want the music to sound honest and good in 20 years."

Jewel's three previous albums – Pieces of You (1995), Spirit (1998), and Joy: A Holiday Collection (1999) – have together sold over 23 million copies worldwide. Pieces of You earned the Diamond Award from the RIAA for U.S. sales of 10 million units, and has passed the 11 million mark in America alone.