Joss performed twice on last night’s Dancing With the Stars Results Show. She did her debut TV performance of “Free Me” as well as a cover of “Son of a Preacher Man” later on in the show.

Watch the video below!

“Free Me”
https://joss-stone.net/media/video/freeme_dwts.flv

“Son of a Preacher Man”
https://joss-stone.net/media/video/soapm_dwts.flv

British soul singer and songwriter Joss Stone will release her fourth studio album, entitled Colour Me Free, on October 20th on Virgin Records. The physical CD will be available exclusively from retail chain Target in the U.S., while the digital version will be sold exclusively through iTunes. The first single from the album is “Free Me.” The album will be released on November 2nd outside of North America.

Stone wrote and recorded Colour Me Free at Mama Stone’s, the live music venue that her mother runs in Wellington, England. She co-produced the album herself, along with producer/songwriters Jonathan Shorten and Conner Reeves, who also worked on Stone’s 2004 platinum-certified album, Mind, Body & Soul.

“I woke up one morning and wanted to make an album,” Stone says. “It’s very, very raw — basically a bunch of musicians, writers, and myself just jamming. The album was not dictated or forced. It was an organic process where each musician was given the freedom to create their sound. It’s an honest and accurate representation of where I am as an artist and person right now. I am really proud of the music and excited to have people hear the songs.” Read the rest of this entry »

In addition to the new American TV dates I just posted, there is now another!

Joss will appear on E! late night show Chelsea Lately for an interview on Wednesday, September 30th. Chelsea Lately airs weeknights at 11PM (ET). Visit the show website for more info.

Joss joined Motown legend Smokey Robinson on stage at the Jay Leno Show for a performance of Smokey’s single “You’re the One for Me”. Watch below:

https://joss-stone.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/smokey_joss_jayleno.flv

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With the release of Colour Me Free less than a month away, Joss Stone is starting to line up some TV dates, stateside. One (today) is with Smokey Robinson, whose album, Time Flies When You’re Having Fun, she currently appears on. Here’s what Virgin Records has announced, thus far:

Thursday, September 24, 2009
Jay Leno Show; 10 PM (ET) on NBC (Performance w/ Smokey Robinson)

Monday, September 28, 2009
Last Call w/ Carson Daly; 1:30 AM (ET) on NBC (interview)

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Dancing with the Stars; 8PM (ET) on ABC (performing “Free Me”)

Thursday, October 1, 2009
Jimmy Kimmel Live; Check your local listings (Outdoor Stage Performance of “Free Me”)
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Can’t wait! And don’t worry if you’re unable to watch. I will share any and all video I can right here on the site!

Joss attended Vivan Westwood’s fashion show at London Fashion Week yesterday. Here are a few pictures:

Credit: SP

Coverlandia, a blog that specializes in single and album cover art, has posted the cover to what they say is Joss’ Colour Me Free album. Check it out below:

What do you think? Is this real? I don’t like it. It’s too plain. Joss is so creative and needs a cover that expresses her creative side.

Album covers are such a big part of a CD. Yes of course it is important that the music inside is really good, you want tunes you can listen to on the way to work, when you’re playing Party poker and at a party with friends. But when you buy a CD it’s nice to get great cover art as well.

The cover art of an album really does say so much about it and can give of such varied vibes. When there’s an artist you love, like Joss you really want them to give you a cover that represents who they are. They have so much choice with what they can do and you want them to go all out.

It’s appropriate since it appears that Joss is now actually “free” from her label troubles. Her official website has the following posted:

Joss is set to release COLOUR ME FREE on October 20th 2009. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Finally!

Joss Stone, Mel C and Bananarama have all been confirmed for a charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

Tulisa Contostavlos from N-Dubz, Jamelia, Bonnie Tyler, Escala and Sharon Corr will also play the Pinktober gig on November 1, presented by Hard Rock Cafe and held in aid of breast cancer charity the Caron Keating Foundation.

“I always try and support as many charities as I can and breast cancer is extra important to me, being a woman – I hope to make a small difference,” said RnB star Joss.

Tickets are priced from £35 to £45 and go on sale on Friday September 11 at 9am. They are available either by calling 0845 401 5031 or at www.RoyalAlbertHall.com.

Source: Press Association