Personnel: Danny Rader (acoustic guitar); Adam Shoenfeld (electric guitar); Mike Johnson (lap steel guitar); Jonathan Yudkin (banjo, dulcimer, mandolin, fiddle, viola); Jason Freese (strings, Hammond b-3 organ, Wurlitzer organ); Michael Rojas (accordion, piano, Hammond b-3 organ, Wurlitzer organ); Mike Brignardello, Glenn Worf, Ethan Pilzer (bass guitar); Steve Brewster (drums); Eric Darken (percussion); John Rich, Wes Hightower, Liana Manis (background vocals).

Jewel's music has ranged from folky, adult alternative fare to sleek dance-pop, so it's not much of a surprise that 2008's PERFECTLY CLEAR turns another genre corner. This time out, Jewel embraces country music, a choice that reflects the time the singer-songwriter spent in Nashville prior to recording the album.

Warm, passionate, and full of keen pop instincts, PERFECTLY CLEAR still rings out with plenty of appealing country twang. "Stronger Woman," an anthem of female empowerment, is the album's lead single and a case in point. With its catchy chorus and message-driven lyrics, the song will sound right at home on the radio alongside more established country-pop artists, as will "I Do" and "Anyone but You," among other highlights.

Paste (magazine) (p.69) - "[S]he expertly appeals to purists and fans of modern country-pop with an energy and freshness lacking from her recent efforts."